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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

 

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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

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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

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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