THE HOLY SPIRIT
Filled and Empowered
KEY POINT TO LEARN: One of the basic foundations and experiences of Christianity is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. It is IMPOSSIBLE to live a victorious Christian life by NATURAL means. This is why we need the supernatural POWER OF GOD in our lives.
1. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit
a. What are the two reasons for receiving the Holy Spirit according to Acts 1:8?
b. Write the verse that matches the corresponding truth concerning the Holy Spirit’s activities towards us:
(Romans 5:5, John 14:26, John 16:13)
Guide us into all truth.
Teach us everything and remind us of what He’s said.
Fill us with God’s great love.
c. Read John 7:37-39 and Luke 24:49. What are the promises Jesus spoke of in
these scriptures?
d. What does this mean to you as the recipient of these promises?
2. The Believer’s Prayer Language
KEY TRUTH: In the early church, “tongues” was evidence that the believer had received the Holy Spirit. This same “evidence” applies today!
a. After reading Acts 2:1-4, select the word best describing the number of people at Pentecost who received the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues:
- Most
- All
- None
- Chief Apostles Only
b. How did Peter know the Gentiles had also received the Holy Spirit? (Acts 10:44-46)
c. In Acts 19:1-6 the disciples at Ephesus received the Holy Spirit when
Note that these were already believers and that the Holy Spirit filling was a separate experience from salvation.
d. List the benefits of speaking in tongues as stated in the following scriptures.
1 Corinthians 14:2
1 Corinthians 14:4
Romans 8:26-27
3. Receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
a. The following scriptures teach about several conditions necessary for receiving the Holy Spirit. What are they?
Acts 2:38-39
Luke 11:9-13
John 7:37-39