• Matthew 3:16-17
  • Introduction
    • The Holy Spirit is not a mysterious force.
    • John 16:13; I Corinthians 12:11; Acts 5:3
  • The Holy Spirit revealed truth by inspiring people to speak and write it.
    • I Corinthians 2:10-13
    • II Peter 1:20-21
    • II Samuel 23:1-2
    • Acts 1:15-16, 20
    • Ephesians 3:1-7
    • Hebrews 3:7-11
    • Hebrews 4:7
    • Hebrews 10:15
    • Revelation 1:10-11
  • In Bible study, it’s important to harmonize all information (such as what happened and how it happened).
    • II Corinthians 7:6
    • John 4:1-2
    • Acts 10:19-20
    • Luke 16:29-31 (John 1:45; Acts 15:21; 26:22; 28:23)
    • Acts 21:20-21
    • Acts 7:51-53
    • Ephesians 6:17
  • Many of the passages about the Holy Spirit are simply referring to His actions through the Word.
    • John 16:7-11 (Acts 2:4-37; II Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9; James 2:8-9)
    • John 3:5-8 (I Peter 1:22-25)
    • Acts 9:31 (Acts 15:31; Romans 15:4)
  • Take-aways:
    • Always ask the key question: How?
    • Because of the Holy Spirit, we can have faith in the words of the Bible (Luke 12:11-12).
    • We need to study, teach, and preach God’s word (Hebrews 2:1-4).