Message: “Holy Spirit Part 3” from Pastor Joe

Holy Spirit Part 3 Lesson Objective: To continue the discussion on the Spirit and to address specific questions that have been raised relative to the gift of speaking in tongues and interpretation and related questions. Scripture:  1 Corinthians 14; 1 Corinthians 12: 7-11; Review The Holy Spirit was given to selected individuals for specific task in the Old Testament and was present throughout the Old Testament Exs: Genesis 1: 1-2 ; Joshua Deut. 34:9; David Psalms 104: 30, Nehemiah 9:20 The Holy Spirit is reflected in numerous verses in the New Testament Exs: Christ baptism                 Matthew 3: 16-17 Purposes of the Holy Spirit Provide power to the Apostles Luke 24:49 Helper John 14: 6; John 16:13; John 14: 26 The Holy Spirit is much more then Spiritual gifts but the power and knowledge that allows us to use the gifts that we are given. Gives us the tools to carry out the Great Commission. Caution 1 Corinthians 12: 1-2. One interpretation of this text is that he warned not to take the special gifts and worship the gift. 1 Corinthians 12: 31. Seek greater gift ( the gift that serves the Church and not the individual Question: Sir, we take the Pentecost day as the day the Lord sent the comforter to the apostles. From that time they started speaking in tongues and spread the Gospel with strong boldness. Now, I ask myself: Before Pentecost even in the old testament time, there was no Holy Spirit in people? How the Holy Spirit used to manifest in people before the Pentecost. Answer: The fact that Old Testament does not record speaking in tongues does not mean that the Holy Spirit did not manifest in people. The Holy Spirit was manifested in the power demonstrated by Moses, Joshua, David, Elijah and Elisha to name a few. Everyone has been instilled with the Holy Spirit but all do not have the gift of speaking in tongues therefore to sugggest that the presence of the Holy Spirit is reserved only for those who speak in tongues is not biblically supported. Question: Can someone speak in tongues and not have the Holy Spirit? Answer: If one defines speaking in tongues as only a spiritual gift then the aswer is no but if one defines speaking in tongues as speaking in an unknown language then the answer is yes. If it purely is unknown language then we never know what spirit is being spoken which again underlines the importance of interpretation. Question: How does the gift of speaking in tongues compare to the other gifts? Answer: All gifts come from the same spirit. Paul seems to place emphasizes on prophesy which is used to evangelize and spread the gospel. 1 Corinthians 14: 1 Question: Should we encourage or be encouraged to seek the gift of speaking in tongues.? Answer: Since all gifts come through the Holy Spirit and is given as the Holy Spirit desires then we should be encouraged to identify our gifts and use those gifts appropriately. No one gift should be encouraged unless the Church family is in need of a special gift. Again gifts are primarily to serve others and not to serve ourselves. 1 Corinthians 14: 12 1 Corinthians 12: 31. Question : Why does God place the Holy Spirit in each believer: Answer: The indwelling Spirit not only comforts, leads and inspires each Child of God, but also desires to work through him/her to accomplish His will.  

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