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 11In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

12in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.

 11In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

12in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.

13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

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14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession - to the praise of his glory.

14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession - to the praise of his glory.

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Ephesians 3:20-21

“20Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, 21to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”

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The Holy Spirit is God

The Three Persons of the One GodTo help concept: Think of H20 & its 3 forms: ice, water &

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Work/Power of the Holy Spirit

• Evident in the life of Christ– Luke 4:1-2– John 1:32

• Inspired the holy scriptures– 2 Peter 1:21– Acts 1:16

• Present from the beginning– Genesis 1:2 – Haggai 2:5

The Holy Spirit Dwells In Us

– John 7:37-39… Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.

– Ephesians 1:13-14… Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession - to the praise of his glory.

The Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit is God

• There is only one Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit was with– God during the creation– Jesus during the temptation by Satan– Bible authors inspiring their words

• The Holy Spirit comes to dwell in all Christians

Christians are Called to be Holy

• I Peter 1:14-16As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

• 2 Peter 3:11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.

• 1 Thessalonians 4:7For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

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The Holy Spirit can help prevent down times and turn them around when they happen.

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How does the Holy Spirit Help Us?

• Counsels - John 16:13

• Directs - Acts 13:2

• Teaches - John 14:26

• Makes clear - 1 Corinthians 2:11-13

• Empowers - 1 Corinthians 2:4

• Comforts - John 16:6-7

The Christian’s Advantage in Life

Christians have the Holy Spirit to call on and guide them – the same powerful Holy Spirit that helped with the creation, that was with Jesus and that inspired the holy scriptures.

We should constantly watch for Him, listen to Him and allow Him to work within us.

We need to be “filled” with the Holy Spirit.

Life In the SpiritRomans 8:1-17

All things are possible!

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