LESSON 3

THE CHURCH
SUSTAINED BY THE
HOLY SPIRIT
HOLY SPIRIT
WHY STUDY THE HOLY SPIRIT?

He is the neglected member

of the Godhead
Neglected in preaching and
study (Ac. 19:2)
“Holy Spirit” is found 94 times
in the Bible
God (18th c.) and Jesus (19th c.)
have been given attention.

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WHY STUDY THE HOLY SPIRIT?

He is the neglected member of

the Godhead
Neglected in preaching and study
(Ac. 19:2)
“Spirit” comes from the Heb. ruach,
and the Gr. pneuma, meaning
breath; wind
“Spirit” used in different ways:
human spirit, angels, demons,
attitude, and the Holy Spirit
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WHY STUDY THE HOLY SPIRIT?

He is the neglected
member of the
Godhead
Neglected in preaching
and study (Ac. 19:2)
Neglected in prayer (Jude
20)
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WHY STUDY THE HOLY
SPIRIT?
He is the misunderstood
member of the Godhead
Misunderstood as to who he
is
Misunderstood as to what
he does, and how he does
it.
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WHY STUDY THE HOLY
SPIRIT?
To Understand His Presence (from Gen.
1:2 to Rev. 22:17)
To Appreciate More His Mission (Jn.
16:8)
To Speak Correctly of Him (Tit. 2:1,8)
To Be Able to Refute Errors Taught
About Him (Ac. 8:17-20)
To Accept His All-Sufficient Word (Jn.
14:26) 13
WHO IS THE HOLY
SPIRIT?
He is a real being
He is not just a human
emotional feeling; a “better-
felt-than-told” experience.
He is real
What we know about the Holy
Sprit is determined by
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WHO IS THE HOLY
SPIRIT?
He is a spirit being
He is not a physical being
(Lk. 24:39), though he
may indwell a bodily form
(Lk. 3:22; Jn. 1:33).
He is a spirit (Gen. 1:2)
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WHO IS THE HOLY
SPIRIT?
He is a divine being
He is not an angel, or God’s
“power” but a separate member
of the Godhead (Lk. 1:35)

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WHO IS THE HOLY
SPIRIT?

The Holy Spirit Is …

Real
Spirit
Divine
Personal
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THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT
Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear of the Lord
WISDOM
It helps us
recognize the
importance of
others and the
importance of
keeping God
central in our
lives.
UNDERSTANDING
It is the
ability to
comprehend
the meaning
of God’s
message.
COUNSEL
It is the ability to
see the best way
to follow God’s
plan when we
have choices
that relate to
Him.
FORTITUDE
It is the
courage to
do what
one knows
is right.
KNOWLEDGE
It is the ability to
think about and
explore God’s
revelation, and
also to recognize
there are
mysteries of faith
beyond us.
PIETY
It helps us
pray to
God in true
devotion.
FEAR OF THE
LORD
It is the feeling
of amazement
before God, who
is all present,
and whose
friendship we do
not want to lose.
THE TWELVE FRUITS OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT
Love Faithfulnes
s
Joy Gentleness
Peace Self-control
Patience Chastity
Kindness Generosity
Goodness Modesty
The coming of the
Holy Spirit
( Acts 2: 1-4 )
1. What are the
manifestations of
the coming of the
Holy Spirit from the
acts of the apostles?
2. Why do you think
the Holy Spirit is
symbolized by the
tongues of firethat
descended upon the
apostles?
3. What effect does
the coming of the
Holy Spirit have o
the apostles?
PENTECOST
LESSON PROPER

 The Holy Spirit was sent on the day of

Pentecost when the work which the
father gave the Son to do on earth was
accomplished.
When Jesus was risen from the dead
and appeared to the disciples , the
disciples where filled with the Holy Spirit
( “Receive the Holy Spirit.”), It was the
first time the disciples were filled with
the Holy Spirit.
THE PENTECOST
 The second time was on the
day of Pentecost .
 Pentecost is the descent of
the Holy Spirit upon the
apostles. It is considered the
“ birth of the universal
church.” the followers of
Jesus present in the room
considered the first member
of the Catholic Church
 THE PENTECOST
 During the Pentecost, the apostles
were transformed from scared and
timid followers of Jesus to
uncourageous proclaimers of the
Gospel.
 The listeners were touched by the
preaching of Peter and were baptized
in the name of the Jesus Christ.
 About three thousand persons were
added that day. That was the
 THE PENTECOST
 During the Pentecost, the apostles
were transformed from scared and
timid followers of Jesus to
uncourageous proclaimers of the
Gospel.
 The listeners were touched by the
preaching of Peter and were baptized in
the name of the Jesus Christ.
 About three thousand persons were
added that day. That was the beginning
 THE CONTINUOUS GROWTH
OF THE CHURCH
 The apostles began to
embark on their missionary
journey and forming
communities of faithful
Christians. ( through Judea,
Galilee, and Samaria)
 It was through the Holy
Spirit that the members of
the church grew in
numbers.
 The growth of the church
are the conversions that
happened by the power of
the Holy Spirit.
 THE CONTINUOUS GROWTH
OF THE CHURCH
 The mission to bring the
faith to those who do not
know Jesus was not easy.
 The Church had
undergone so many
persecutions but the faith
of the disciples remained
strong because the Holy
Spirit was working on their
lives, strengthening them ,
and empowering them to
spread God’s word to the
end of the world.
THE CONTINUOUS GROWTH
OF THE CHURCH
 Saul the Jew who led
the Roman soldiers in
persecuting the
Christians.
 Stephen the first
martyr of the church .
 After the conversion
of Paul he tirelessly
went on missionary
journeys, especially to
Gentile lands,
QUIZ

1. What important role does the Holy Spirit play in the

growth and spread of the Church?
2. Identify the special gifts which you believe are given
to you by the Holy Spirit. Explain how you will use
these gifts to help spread the Church.
3. The Holy Spirit is God’s gift to us. Write a prayer
thanking God for this gift.