The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

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The Gifts of the SpiritThe Gifts of the Spirit

…[2] preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. [3] For the time is coming when people will

not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will

accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, [4] and

will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.

(2 Timothy 4:2-4 ESV)

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Mark 16:17-20"These signs will accompany those who have

believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;

18.  they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will

lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."19.  So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken

to them, He was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

20.  And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them,

and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.]

Acts 2:16-18but this is what was spoken of through the prophet

Joel:17. `AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' God

says, `THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL

MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL

PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS,

AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS;18. EVEN ON MY BONDSLAVES, BOTH MEN AND

WOMEN, I WILL IN THOSE DAYS POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT

And they shall prophesy.

1 Corinthians 12:8-11For to one is given the word of wisdom through

the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to

another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and

to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various

kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the

same Spirit works all these things

How Were They How Were They Bestowed ?Bestowed ?

Acts 1:4-5,8; 2:16Acts 1:4-5,8; 2:16

And while staying with them he ordered them not to And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of

the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; [5] for the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; [5] for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with

the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

[8] But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has [8] But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in

Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” of the earth.”

[16] But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: [16] But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel:

[17] “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares,[17] “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares,

that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh,that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh,

and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

and your young men shall see visions,and your young men shall see visions,

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[16] And I will ask the Father, and he will [16] And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you give you another Helper, to be with you

forever, forever,

(John 14:16 ESV)(John 14:16 ESV)

[4] And while staying with them he ordered [4] And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; [5] for John he said, “you heard from me; [5] for John

baptized with water, but you will be baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many baptized with the Holy Spirit not many

days from now.” days from now.”

(Acts 1:4-5 ESV)(Acts 1:4-5 ESV)

Given as a sign for Given as a sign for acceptance of the acceptance of the

GentilesGentiles[44] While Peter was still saying these [44] While Peter was still saying these

things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. [45] And the believers heard the word. [45] And the believers from among the circumcised who had from among the circumcised who had

come with Peter were amazed, come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was because the gift of the Holy Spirit was

poured out even on the Gentiles. poured out even on the Gentiles. [46] For they were hearing them [46] For they were hearing them

speaking in tongues and extolling speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, [47] “Can God. Then Peter declared, [47] “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing anyone withhold water for baptizing

these people, who have received the these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” Holy Spirit just as we have?”

(Acts 10:44-47 ESV)(Acts 10:44-47 ESV)

How Were They How Were They Bestowed ?Bestowed ?

Acts 8:5; 12, 14-17Acts 8:5; 12, 14-17

[5] Philip went down to the city of Samaria and [5] Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. proclaimed to them the Christ.

[12] But when they believed Philip as he preached [12] But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the good news about the kingdom of God and the

name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.and women.

[14] Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that [14] Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, [15] who came down and to them Peter and John, [15] who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy prayed for them that they might receive the Holy

Spirit, [16] for he had not yet fallen on any of them, Spirit, [16] for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. [17] Then they laid their hands on them Lord Jesus. [17] Then they laid their hands on them

and they received the Holy Spirit. and they received the Holy Spirit.

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No other way to receive No other way to receive the Holy Spirit’s powerthe Holy Spirit’s power

[11] For I long to see you, that I may impart [11] For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen youto you some spiritual gift to strengthen you

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(Romans 1:11 ESV)(Romans 1:11 ESV)

[14] Now when the apostles at Jerusalem [14] Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, of God, they sent to them Peter and John, [15] who came down and prayed for them [15] who came down and prayed for them

that they might receive the Holy Spirit, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, [16] for he had not yet fallen on any of [16] for he had not yet fallen on any of

them, but they had only been baptized in them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. [17] Then they the name of the Lord Jesus. [17] Then they laid their hands on them and they received laid their hands on them and they received

the Holy Spirit.the Holy Spirit.

(Acts 8:14-17 ESV) (Acts 8:14-17 ESV)

Our 1st Objection to Our 1st Objection to Today’s PracticesToday’s Practices

The baptism of the The baptism of the Spirit was never Spirit was never promised to all menpromised to all men

There are no There are no apostles today to lay apostles today to lay hands on Christianshands on Christians

Our 2Our 2ndnd Objection ? Objection ?The Gifts Were The Gifts Were TemporaryTemporary

Ephesians 4:18-15 teaches itEphesians 4:18-15 teaches it

Ephesians 4:8,11-13[8] Therefore it says,

“When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he

gave gifts to men.”

[11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the

shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the work of

ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13] until we all

attain to…

Verse 13 / “Until”, Verse 13 / “Until”, “Till”“Till”A preposition of A preposition of

time denoting a time denoting a certain certain time limittime limit..

Examples…

We live till we die!

“I will come and visit and stay until New

Years.”

“We didn’t stay until the end of the game.”

“Spiritual gifts were given until/till…

[11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the

shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the

work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

[13] until we all attain to…the unity of the faith and of the

knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the

measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

Ephesians 4:11-13[3] Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. (Jude 1:3 ESV)

[3] eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— [5] one Lord, one faith, one baptism, [6] one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:3-6 ESV)The Faith was unified when it all was

given

[11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the

shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the

work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

[13] until we all attain to…the unity of the faith and of the

knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the

measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

Ephesians 4:11-13[3] His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, (2 Peter 1:3 ESV)

WE HAVE the knowledge of Christ

in the Scriptures

[11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the

shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the

work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

[13] until we all attain to…the unity of the faith and of the

knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the

measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

Ephesians 4:11-13[16] All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be competent (perfect, complete, mature) equipped for every good work.(2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV)The Scriptures bring us to maturity

[11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the

shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the

work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

[13] until we all attain to…the unity of the faith and of the

knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the

measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

Ephesians 4:11-13[22] And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, [23] which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. (Ephesians 1:22-23 ESV)

The FULLNESS of Christ is the church

The Time for spiritual gifts to The Time for spiritual gifts to exist?exist? ““Until we attain toUntil we attain to…”…”

… …the unity of the the unity of the faith,faith,

… …the knowledge of the knowledge of the Son of God…,the Son of God…,

… …a mature man,a mature man,

……to the stature to the stature which belongs to which belongs to

the fullness of the fullness of Christ.Christ.

The faith IS unifiedThe faith IS unified

The knowledge of The knowledge of Christ is in ScriptureChrist is in Scripture

The scriptures make The scriptures make us mature/completeus mature/complete

The church IS at it’s The church IS at it’s full staturefull stature

The time for spiritual gifts to exist was UNTILL the scriptures were complete!

The Result ? “…no longer to The Result ? “…no longer to be…”be…” … …childrenchildren … …tossed here and there…tossed here and there… … …carried about by every carried about by every

wind wind of of doctrinedoctrine

… …by the trickery of menby the trickery of men … …by craftiness in deceitful by craftiness in deceitful

scheming scheming

This obviously take place here, on the

earth, not in heaven!

The Gifts Were The Gifts Were TemporaryTemporary

Ephesians 4:18-15 teaches itEphesians 4:18-15 teaches it 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 likewise1 Corinthians 13:8-13 likewise

…Love never fails, but gifts would cease, be

done away with.

1 Cor. 5:7 – Are you walking by faith?

Acts 20:32 – Is your confidence in God’s word?