“How Does The Holy Spirit, Convict,
Convert, & Sanctify?”
#4 – The Holy Spirit Works Through The
Word
Introduction:
1. The rise of mysticism and emotionalism has played a large role in
attributing to the Holy Spirit things that we can be certain should not be.
a. Professed Divine revelation
b. Professed miracles –
c. Professed spiritual contacts and direct faith
d. Professed direct leading
2. True spirituality is – Fearing God, and keeping His commandments as
defined by His word.
3. The Holy Spirit Organized The Church By:
a. Revealing God’s Word –
b. Confirming That Which He Revealed -
4. Spiritual gifts were important in the establishment and organization of
the New Testament church.
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Provided a full and final
revelation of God’s word
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Confirmed Both Messenger &
Message!
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Spiritual gifts were a means to an
end, and ended when God’s revelation was completed . . . (i.e. the scriptures)
5. In this lesson we are going to focus on the work of the Holy Spirit in
the redemption of man
I. How
Was The Holy Spirit To Convict The World:
A.
Jesus Said That He Would Send Him For That Purpose - John 16:7-11
1. He would offer proof so compelling as to prick the conscience of the
world and give it reason to move upon His claims. - (And did so in Acts 2)
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Of Sin: “because they do not
believe in Me” – cf. Acts 2:22,23
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Of Righteousness: “because I go to
My Father” – cf. Acts 2:32,33
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Of Judgment: - “because the ruler
of this world is judged” (14:30)
– cf. Acts 2:34-37
2. He did so by testifying of the death, resurrection, and glorification of
Jesus Christ!
a. What if we reject His testimony?
B. The
Word of God Sufficient to convict! - Hebrews 4:12;
a. Reason Not Emotion! Acts 24:25; Acts 17:2
b. Compliance does Not Always Follow Conviction
c. Whether or not those so stricken to act was a matter of their own free
will! (Acts 2:40)
II. How
Did/Does The Holy Spirit Convert People To Christ -
A. Through
the New Birth - John 3:5-8
1. The Word of God Sufficient to convert! - Psalm 19:7; James
1:18-25; 1 Peter 1:22-23;
a. Reason – Not Emotion! - Romans 12:2
b. Compliance Always Follows Conversion!
c. Genuine Faith is produced Only One Way - Rom. 10:13-17
2. Examples of Conversions By The Word
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The 3,000 in Acts 2:37-42
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The 5,000 in Acts 4:4
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The Samaritans in Acts 8:12
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The eunuch in Acts 8:35-38 –
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Cornelius in Acts 10:6,22,33; 11:14
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Lydia
in Acts 16:14
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The Corinthians in Acts 18:8
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The Bereans
in Acts 17:11,12
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The twelve in Ephesus
in Acts 19:5
III. How
Does The Holy Spirit Sanctify People -
A. Brings
them to obedience and the blood of Christ - 1 Peter 1:2
1. Many teach that sanctification by the Spirit occurs prior to hearing the
gospel and faith – (The Sovereignty of God the Holy Spirit in Salvation -
Arthur W. Pink)
2. We do not deny that the Holy Spirit Sanctifies – but how and when does
He do it? 2 Thes. 2:13-15
3. The Bible teaches that we are sanctified by the following things –
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By God – Jude 1; 1 Thes. 5:23
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By Christ – Heb. 13:12; 10:10,29
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BY the Holy Spirit – Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor 6:11
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By The Truth – John 17:17,19; Heb. 10:10;
Eph. 5:26
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By Belief in The Truth – Acts
26:18
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By Repentance – 2 Tim. 2:21
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By Baptism – 1 Cor
6:11; Eph. 5:25-27; Acts 22:16
(None of these things will sanctify separate and apart from the other
things listed!)
Conclusion
1. The Holy Spirit Convicts, Converts, & Sanctifies – HOW?
2. ONLY through that which has been revealed and
confirmed – i.e. the Word of God.
3. The Holy Spirit continues to work
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Through the Revealed New
Covenant:
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Through the Confirmed New
Covenant:
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By Convicting Men Through
The New Covenant:
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By Converting Men through
The New Covenant:
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By Sanctifying Men Through
The New Covenant:
Will you believe
His Testimony?