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Who is the Holy Spirit?
Please read John 14:15-17.
What do you think is the significant word in verse 16?
What does this tell us about the Holy Spirit?
The Greek word here for counsellor is parakletos which comes from two words, para, meaning alongside, and kaleo, meaning to call. So the counsellor is literally ‘the one who is called alongside.’
Why is this such an appropriate promise for Jesus to make at this time?
Who has the Holy Spirit?
To answer this question correctly we need to examine the promises of God as they are found in the Bible.
Please read Ephesians 1:13-14.
According to this verse who has the Holy Spirit?
How can you know if you have received the Holy Spirit?
What do you make of Ephesians 4:30 and Ephesians 5:18?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
The Holy Spirit has a number of different tasks in the life of the believer. We will look at 5 of them.
Please read John 16:7-8.
What does Jesus promise the Holy Spirit will do when he comes?
Why is this activity so important?
Please read 1 Corinthians 2:10-14.
Why is the person without the Spirit ignorant about the real identity of Jesus? (See also 2 Corinthians 4:4)
Please read John 14:23.
This is an amazing promise from Jesus. What do you think it means?
Please read Romans 8:29.
What is God’s plan for our lives?
How will this come about? (See Galatians 5:22-23)
Please read 1 Corinthians 12:7-13.
In this part of the Bible what does ‘the body’ refer to?
(See also 1 Corinthians 12:27-28)
What does the Spirit give to each Christian?