The Holy Spirit.

KNOWING THE HOLY SPIRIT. The Holy Spirit is a real person. We must get to know Him in a personal and intimate way. Paul wrote of the communion of the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 13:14 New King James Version (NKJV) 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. The Holy Spirit. New Way of living. The gifts of the Holy Spirit provide a whole new way of living for the spirit-filled believer. Even as Peter got out of his boat and walked on the water to Jesus, we are to step out of the comfort zones of natural living and walk on “ spiritual waters.” We are to live in the spirit and operate in all nine of His supernatural gifts in our daily lives. 1 Samuel 10:6 New International Version (NIV) 6 The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person. Resurrection power is for those who believe. If you do not want or do not believe nothing will happen. But if you want the power of God to be manifested in your life you must believe and receive it by faith and also operate on those gifts which God has given you. Ephesians 1:19-20 New King James Version (NKJV) 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, JESUS MINISTERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. Philippians 2:5,8 When Jesus came to this earth He humbled himself and came as a man. He temporarily laid aside all His rights and privileges as God and lived on this earth as a man. No Miracles recorded. When He was baptised by John according to Mark 1:10,11 the Holy Spirit came upon Him immediately miracles began to happen in His ministry. Jesus our example anointed by the Holy Spirit, began to operate in the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. The same power for us today. Luke 24:49 New King James Version (NKJV) 49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem[a] until you are endued with power from on high.” Prophet Joel prophesied in (Joel 2: 28,29) Jesus baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.(Luke 3:16) Acts 1:8 New International Version (NIV) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT THERE IS NO POWER TO WITNESS. When you do not have the Holy Spirit you do not have the power. The Holy Spirit will give you the boldness of speech. Acts 1:8 . 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me[a] in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” IT BEGAN ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST. Acts 2:1-4 New King James Version (NKJV) Coming of the Holy Spirit 2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord[a] in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. A Miracle took place in their mouth. ASKING FOR THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Luke 11:11-13 New King James Version (NKJV) 11 If a son asks for bread[a] from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Ask and it shall be given to you. Its is a gift and you don’t have to work for it. Samaritans received the gift. Acts 8 14-17 The Gentiles received this gift. Acts 10:44-46 New International Version (NIV) 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues[a] and praising God. Speaking in Tongues. The evidence of speaking in an unknown tongue always accompanied receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that this is a sign that would follow those who believe they shall speak with new tongues(Mark 16:17) Paul wrote that he spoke in a heavenly language the tongues of angel.( 1 Corinthian 13 :1) Paul explained that this came by the Holy Spirit through his spirit and not through his mind The angels never run out of words praising God. 1Corinthians 14-14 For if I pray in a tongue my spirit prays but my understanding is unfruitful. Praying in the Spirit is God’s will. Jesus told the Samaritan woman that those who worship me shall worship me in Spirit and in Truth. Roman 8: 26& 27 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us[b] with groaning which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. God speaks to us through His Spirit. Testimony: God gave me a name of a person in a Petrol Station in Tangkak Muar. Telling me all about his back sliding and asking him to return to God. I called him by his name he was so surprised first time meeting him and able to call him and tell him every thing about his life. God spoke and told me that a person is having 2 wives. And when he asked me to pray I told him to return back to God and repent. Purpose of the Heavenly Language. PRAISE 1 Corinthians 14:15 What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding. PRAYER Jude 1:20 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.