Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lou Saldiveri | Series: Sunday Morning Worship

— Pastor Lou’s Notes —
Intro: The Third Person of the Trinity is the Holy Spirit. I believe that He is probably the least understood Person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit’s ministry is multifaceted. This morning, I invite you to explore what the Nicene Creed declares about the Holy Spirit.

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The Holy Spirit is the Lord

1.
Fully God
2.
Desire us to yield to Him
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He guides us into all truth: John 16:13; 2 Tim. 3:16
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He will guide the Christ follower: Romans 8
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God continues to reveal Himself through creation and the ministry of the Holy Spirit e.g. Psalm 19
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The Holy Spirit is the Giver of Life

1.
He is equal to God the Father and God the Son in every way
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He is the one who convicts hearts of sin and is able to open them to exercise faith in Christ: 1 Corinthians 12:3
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His is the life, power, advocate, comforter, and teacher, of the believer: John 14:26; 16-17; 16:13-15

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He is able to transform hearts to be more like Christ from the inside out: Romans 8

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Sanctification: Lev. 11:44
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He gives the Christ follower assurance: Romans 8:23; Eph. 1:13
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He gives the Christ follower spiritual gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1 ff
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The Holy Spirit Proceeds from the Father and the Son

1.
Needs greater explanation e.g not sure what the writers were trying to convey

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The Holy Spirit comes from the Father e.g the Hound of heaven
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The Spirit is divine
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The Holy Spirit Is Worshiped and Glorified

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He is God and therefore entitled to worship
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Through the person and work of the Holy Spirit, we are able to worship God the Father and God the Son. Therefore, we worship and glorify the Spirit for His ministry in us
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The Holy Spirit Inspired the Prophets Amos 1:6

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He would help the prophets speak exactly what God wanted them to convey: Luke 2:25-32;
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Look at the book of Acts 2 & 4
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Our Response: Matthew 28:20.

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Live in the power of the Holy Spirit

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Live by the Spirit Gal:5:25
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Walk by the Spirit
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Let the Holy Spirit produce the life of Christ in us from the inside out