Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is He so important? What role does He play in the life of the believer? These questions are answered in this introductory message of this series on the Holy Spirit. Assurance of salvation, transformation of character, empowerment to love and serve others, and the Trinity are discussed as well as goals for the series.

A passage concerning what Jesus taught about the Holy Spirit's future role in His followers' lives. It's a promise of the Holy Spirit's provision for Christians who serve others. If we want to be effective servants, three attitudes are necessary: 1) willingness to serve; 2) seeing our helplessness in meeting people's deepest needs; and 3) shameless audacity in asking God for help. When we ask Him in faith, He will give us whatever provision of the Holy Spirit we need in order to serve others as His representatives.\r\n

A literary device known as a chiasm is used to explain Jesus' conversation with his disciples the night before his crucifixion. Special attention is given to the role of the Advocate. Jesus promised his disciples that he would send another Advocate?the Holy Spirit, to be with them and all believers forever. He binds believers to God, teaches us and guides each of us personally.

The most concise passage in the New Testament on how to be filled with God's Spirit. A helpful and practical look at what it means to: 1) speak God's truth to ourselves; 2) give thanks; and 3) be subject to one another. Habitual submission to the Holy Spirit's control results in progressive health.\r\n

The book of Acts unfolds the multi-faceted ways the Holy Spirit enables us to be Jesus' witnesses: 1) He guides us into opportunities to share; 2) He gives us courage and articulation as we share; 3) He convicts people of their need for Jesus; 4) He enables us to do confirming deeds of love; and 5) He encourages us when we experience opposition.\r\n