INTRODUCTION

1. The Special work of the Holy Spirit

a) This is an important doctrine to know

b) This is a vital doctrine to believe in

2. The Spirit of God is involved in our Salvation

a) Right from the beginning

b) He continues to work in believers

 

THE RECEIVING OF THE SPIRIT

1. How was the Spirit of God received?

a) By the works of the law? Galatians 3:2a

b) Or by the hearing of faith? Galatians 3:2b

2. The word “believed” and the word “trusted”

a) In English they are different

b) It is really a matter of translation

Both words are the same in the Greek text (“to believe”)

3. Recapitulation of our Salvation in the Lord

a) In Him (the Lord Jesus) you trusted Ephesians 1:13a

b) After you heard the word of truth Ephesians 1:13b

c) The gospel of your salvation Ephesians 1:13c

d) In whom also, having believed Ephesians 1:13d

e) You were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise Ephesians 1:13e

f) Who is the Guarantee of our inheritance

until the redemption of the purchased

possession to the praise of Gid glory Ephesians 1:14

4. Highlighting the Two Functions of the Spirit of God

a) He is our Seal

b) He is our Guarantee

 

BEGINNING OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH-SALVATION

1. Having begun in the Spirit Galatians 3:3a

2. We must continue with the Spirit

3. We cannot be made perfect

By the flesh Galatians 3:3b

 

THE SUPPLY OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD

1. It is God who supplied the Spirit by faith Galatians 3:5a

2. It is God who works miracles by faith Galatians 3:5b

 

THE FAITH-KEY TO RECEIVING THE SPIRIT OF GOD

1. The faith of Abraham cited

a) He believed in God Galatians 3:6a

b) It was accounted to him for righteousness Galatians 3:6b

2. Those who are of faith are sons of Abraham Galatians 3:7

3. Those who are of faith are blessed

With believing Abraham Galatians 3:8

4. That the blessing of Abraham might come

Upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus,

That we might receive the promise of the Spirit

Through faith Galatians 3:14

The promise of the Spirit is received through faith

(For both Jews and Gentiles)

 

CONCLUSION

1. The Spirit of God plays many significant roles

a) He dwells in every believer Romans 8:9

b) He gives life Romans 8:10-11

c) He leads Romans 8:14

d) He teaches us how to relate to God the Father in prayer Romans 8:15)

e) He bears witness that we are indeed children of God Romans 8:16

f) He helps us in our weaknesses Romans 8:26

2. The Challenge of Faith

a) Commencement with the Spirit

b) Continue with the Spirit

c) Conclude life in the Spirit