Dr David Petts tells the exciting story of how he came to believe in and experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Future podcasts will unpack the biblical foundations.
Author: David Petts
Dr David Petts is an international speaker and author who is best known for his 27 years as Principal at Mattersey Hall Bible College and his in-depth but easily understood teaching on the Holy Spirit. Now retired, he enjoys preaching locally, and teaching through his podcast, Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts.
008 The Fruit of the Spirit
One of the great works of the Holy Spirit is the fruit that can grow in our lives. Hear Dr David Petts’ teaching on the subject.
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 6:11
1 Peter 1:2
Galatians 5:22-23
Fruit not Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:11
1 Corinthians 12:30
Galatians 5:22-23
The Fruit in the Life of Jesus
1 Corinthians 13:13
Matthew 4:3-4
Matthew 27:40
John 13:1-17
Acts 10:38
John 14:9
Romans 5:1
Psalm 16:11
Luke 10:21
Colossians 3:12-14
Galatians 2:20
Romans 5:5
1 Corinthians 13:1ff.
Cultivating the Fruit
2 Corinthians 3:18
1 John 3:2
Galatians 5:19-21, 5:16, 5:24
007 The Holy Spirit in the work of Sanctification
What is sanctification? What indeed is holiness? How can I become holy? Or am I holy already? Hear answers to all this and more!
Scripture references:
1 Peter 1:16
2 Peter 1:4
The Meaning of Holiness:
Genesis 2:3
Exodus 13:2
Exodus 19:10
1 Thessalonians 4:7
Exodus 28:3
How can I live a holy life?
Holy already:
1 Corinthians 1:2
1 Corinthians 6:11
1 Peter 2:9
Hebrews 10:10
Not yet holy:
1 Peter 2:9 cf.1 Peter 1:16
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
1 Corinthians 1:8-9
Ephesians 5:25-27
1 John 3:1-2
Christ has done all that was necessary to make us holy:
Ephesians 5:25-26
Hebrews 13:12
Hebrews 10:10
Colossians 1:22
Our part:
Romans 6:5, 8, 11, 12.
God’s part:
Ephesians 5:26
John 17:17
Hebrews 12:10
006 The Holy Spirit in the work of conversion
Dr David Petts outlines how the Holy Spirit is the agent at work when people are saved.
Scripture References:
John 3:5
Titus 3:5
The Spirit inspired the Scriptures:
1 Peter 1:23
James 1:18
2 Peter 1:20
2 Timothy 3:16
The Spirit inspires the Preacher:
Acts 1:8
Acts 4:31, 8:29, 16:6-9
Romans 15:18-19
1 Corinthians 2:1-4
1 Thessalonians 1:5
Hebrews 2:3-4
Romans15:18-19
1 Corinthians 2:4-5
1 Thessalonians 1:5
Hebrews 2:3-4
The Spirit convicts the Sinner:
John 16:8
Acts 2:1-4
Acts 2:5
Acts 2:37-38
Acts 2:23
Luke 5:8
The Spirit indwells the Regenerate:
Galatians 4:6
Romans 8:9
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005 The Holy Spirit in the teaching of Jesus
Dr David Petts deals with some difficult passages where Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit.
Scripture References:
The Synoptic Gospels
The Holy Spirit is a gift from the Father
Luke 11:9-13
Miracles performed by the Spirit bear witness to the
nearness of the kingdom of God
Matthew 12:28, cf. Acts 1:4-8, Mark 16:16ff
The Spirit helps Christians on Trial
Matthew 10:19-20
Mark 13:9-11
Luke 12:11-12
The Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
Matthew 12:22-32
Mark 3:29
Luke 12:10
John 3:18, 36
The Gospel of John
The Holy Spirit as the Paraclete
John14:12, 16
John 14:26 cf. 14:17, 15:26, 16:13
The Paraclete and the Christian
John 14:16, 14:18
John 16:7
John 14:26
John 16:13-15
John 14:6
John 14:17, 15:26, 16:13
The Paraclete and the World
John 16:8-11
John 16:7-8
John 15:26-27
The Meaning of John 20:22
John’s Pentecost
John 20:19-23
Acts 1:13, cf. 2:14
The Power but not the Person
John 20:22
John 7:39
The New Birth
No scriptures referred to
A Prophetic Symbol
John 20:22
John 7:39
John 16:7
Luke 24: 45-49
Acts 1:4-8
004 The Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus
Scripture References:
The Spirit at Jesus’ Baptism:
Matthew 3:1-15
Mark 1:1-8
Luke 3:1-18
John 1:6-28
Matthew 3:11
Mark 1: 8
Luke 3:16
John 1:33
Matthew 4:1
Mark 1:12
Luke 4:1
Luke 4:18ff
Baptism and the Spirit:
Acts 1:4-8
Matthew 3:16
Mark 1:9-10
Luke 3:21-22
Acts 2:38
The Temptation in the Desert:
Matthew 4:1
James 1:13
1 Corinthians 10:13:
Hebrews 4:15
Genesis 3
Hebrews 9:14
Luke 4:1
Ephesians 6:17
Matthew 4:4, 7, 10
Luke 3:22
Luke 4:3, 9
Luke 3:22, 4:18ff
His Miracle-Working Ministry:
Acts 10:38
Luke 3:22
Luke 4:1
Luke 4:14
Luke 4:18
His Death and Resurrection:
Hebrews 9:14
Romans 8:11
Acts 1:2
003 The Holy Spirit in the New Testament before Pentecost
Dr Petts continues his explanation of the Holy Spirit’s nature and work by outlining New Testament references before Pentecost, and in this episode, before Christ.
Scripture references:
Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist:
Luke 1:5-7, 15 , 67
Acts 2:38-39
Luke 1:15-16
Acts 1:8
Mary – The Virgin Birth:
Matthew 1:18-25
Mark 6:3
Luke 1:30-32, 34, 35-37
Luke 3:23
Luke 2:48-49
Galatians 4:4
1 Corinthians 15:47
002 The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
Hear Dr Petts outline the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and the indication of what would come after Pentecost.
Scripture References:
The Meaning of ‘Spirit’:
Ezekiel 37:1-14
…spirit (vv1, 14)
…wind (v9)
…breath (vv5, 6, 8, 9, 10)
The Spirit of God:
Psalm 51:11
Isaiah 63:10, 11
Genesis 1:2
Psalm 33:6
Psalm 104:30
Job 33:4
Psalm 139:7-10
The Spirit in Relation to Man:
Genesis 6:3
Ezekiel 36:26-27
Power for Service:
Genesis 41:38
Numbers 27:18
Ezekiel 2:2
Judges 3:10, 6:34, 11:29, 14:6
1 Samuel 10:10, 16:13
Exodus 31:3,
Deuteronomy 34:9
Micah 3:8
Genesis 41:37-41
Numbers 11:25
Numbers 27:18
1 Samuel 10:10, 16:13
Different Abilities:
Judges 3:10
Judges 6:33-34
Judges 11:29
Judges 14:6
Judges 14:19
Judges 15:14-15
Isaiah 11:2
Deuteronomy 34:9
Genesis 41:38
Daniel 5:11
Exodus 31:3
Micah 3:8
Numbers 11:25-26, 29
God’s Spirit for All:
Isaiah 61:1-2
Isaiah 11:1-3
Joel 2:28
Acts 2:17
Acts 2:39
001 Who is the Holy Spirit?
Discover the biblical basis for understanding the Holy Spirit as fully God, the third person of the Trinity.
Scripture References:
A Wonderful Person:
Personal Activities:
John 14:26
John 15:26
John 16:13
Acts 13:2
Personal Attributes:
Romans 8:26
Ephesians 4:30
Isaiah 63:10
Acts 5:1-10
1 Corinthians 12:11
Personal Pronouns:
Acts 13:2
John 16:13
Just like Jesus
John 14:16
A Divine Person:
Attributes of Deity:
Genesis 1:1
Genesis 1:2
Job 33:4
Matthew 19:26
Job 42:2
Luke 1:35-37
Jeremiah 23:24
Psalm 139:7-10
1 John 3:20
1 Corinthians 2:10
Psalm 90:2
Hebrews 9:14
The Trinity:
Matthew 3:16-17
Matthew 28:19
John 14:16
Acts 2:33
Acts 10:38
2 Corinthians 13:14
Hebrews 9:14
Other Significant Passages:
Luke 1:26-38
Acts 5:3-5
Should we worship the Holy Spirit?
John 16:13
John 5:19