Podcast – Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts




  • 011 Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Distinct from Regeneration

    Despite the Holy Spirit’s work at conversion, here Dr David Petts refutes the arguments that suggest that all believers are baptised with the Holy Spirit at conversion. Scripture References: A Distinct Purpose: Luke 24:49 Acts 1:4-8 Mark 16:15ff Hebrews 2:4 1 Corinthians 12:7, 13 A Different Manner of Reception: Acts 8:18, 19:6 Acts 2:4, 10:46,…

  • 010 The Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Introduction

    In this podcast, Dr David Petts outlines the foundational doctrines of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.   Scripture References: Acts 1:1-9   The Spirit coming ON you: Acts 2:17 Acts 8:15-17 Acts 10:44 Acts 19:6   Interchangeable expressions: being baptised in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5, 11:16) receiving a promise (Acts 1:4, 2:39) receiving…

  • 009 Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Testimony

    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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…