The Holy Spirit By Charles Ryrie

The Holy Spirit: Who He is, What He Does written by Robert Gromacki is good read for any individual wanting to become more knowledgeable about the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Gromacki holds a doctorate degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a distinguished professor of Bible and Greek at Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.

In “A Divine and Supernatural Light,” Edwards incorporates biblical references to craft a great picture of the glory of God. According to Edwards, the light of God is “obtained wholly natural or of no superior kind” through the daily actions of man (Miller). Edwards brings forth a critical point, throughout the sermon emphasizing that every aspect of nature influences the spirit of God. Additionally, the Holy Spirit functions in the minds of humans and inanimate objects by exerting its nature and living within its natural host (Miller). Throughout the piece, Edwards assures the reader that the divine light can only be obtained from God and not by another natural means. Edwards’ marvelous piece of literature allows the reader to realize that there is no deeper reality and value than the glory of God through his only son Christ. To truly find the salvation of God, man must be able to let go of the unearthly sin that is consistently brought up by Satan himself. By removing society's prejudices, Edwards’ states, that “ the human mind becomes susceptive of the due force of rational judgments for their truth” (Miller 360). The ultimate goal of man is to see and savor the triumphant glory of God to obtain complete salvation. Through the extensive use of imagery, Edwards provides the reader with the opportunity to visually comprehend that spiritual knowledge is acquired in the heart as a feeling of human delight (Trang). Furthermore, in the sermon, Edwards personifies God as the sun because God strives to illuminate objects so that man can be able to perceive the extraordinary miracles and graces of Christ. Edwards also points out that the spiritual light of God is not designed to instill new ideas or doctrines, rather the Holy Spirit is meant to aid man in conveying eternal truths (Miller). Furthermore, through the use of comparison and contrast, Edwards once again assists the reader in understanding that God’s spiritual light is not acquired from heresy and rational understanding; rather, it can develop as a delightful pleasure within our hearts. To achieve a sense of spiritual excellence, man must possess a conviction of truth and reality for the spirit of God to have a dominant presence in the human soul

In the study of Christian theology, scripture plays an essential role in the revelation of the Doctrine of God. Scriptures are “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) words, written by the Holy Spirit through divine inspiration of prophets. They are necessary for the proper understanding of the doctrine of God, the self-revelation of God, the proof of God’s existence, and for the discernment of false doctrines.

A. This chapter talks about the idea of Providence in the divine way. Also, he lists the different thoughts and theories of Providence through time as the church has continued. He contrasts Premodern Providence, and how the idea of how we as a people have been losing Providence in our world because of our time, technology, and societal individuality. - 58 words

As a text written in the early middle ages, the Canon Episcopi by Regino of Prüm was revolutionary in the fact that it exemplified a growing skepticism for magic within the Christian community, and most importantly, it served as a strict call to arms for church officials to identify and eliminate practices of magic within parish communities. As a major theological text in the time where Christianity is finally solidifying doctrine, the Canon Episcopi should both draw upon existing ideas of its predecessors and shape the theological works of its successors. While the works of other theological minds show evidence of a common theme or influence, there is still extreme variability and sometimes even direct opposition to Regino’s themes. While

In light of my theme, this paper hopes to accomplish three goals. My first goal is to reflect on the calling forth of bold, brave, and anointed preachers in James A. Forbes’ book The Holy Spirit and Preaching. Second, I will explore the preaching ministry of Howard Washington Thurman who, I think, exemplifies what it means to operate in the anointing of Christ. Finally, I will take these considerations about the Holy Spirit and Howard Thurman, and reflect on my own preaching ministry, which nears eleven

Tonight we are going to study the attributes of the Holy Spirit. Many individuals refer to the Holy Spirit as an “it.” This is an incorrect understanding of the Holy Spirit. Many individuals have misconstrued this doctrine out of ignorance.

A new eagerness and ideas of the awakened brought disagreement and isolation over the nature of religious experience. Edward researched the fruit of revival and his conclusion descried the revival in his own fellowship. He surfaced with a perceptive, doctrinal rooted plan of evidences by which improve participants might detect the true meaning of their religious experiences. He didn’t want to describe the mental and spiritual state of the awakened. He desired to establish signs of those who were restored by the spirt of God. “A sense of god’s beauty, sweetness, or holiness that saints apprehend or taste.” (Kling, 1) He later developed a new mindset to understand the renew work of God’s spirit. He defended the revival as God’s work by the legitimacy of the conversations. There was great and amazing work of conversations and debut among the people. He admitted that there were misconduct and glut but suggested advice of a writer. “He proposed “signs” by which an experience might be judged legitimately the

The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father, and is equal in essence and in power in the Trinity to the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit was originally sent by Jesus after his ascension into heaven, Jesus himself saying that he would send a “helper” after he departed from the earth. This spirit is worshipped just as the Father and the Son are, and also participated in the creation of the world, sustaining and giving life continually to all things, and exhibits the uniqueness and characteristics of the third person in the Trinity. This is the same Holy Spirit that divinely inspired the infallible word of God, and although the canon is now closed, the Holy Spirit still works powerfully and constantly in the life of the church and in believers. The Holy Spirit is the giver of spiritual gifts, which are given at conversion and help the believer become more like their creator. The presence of the Holy Spirit is evident in the life of all true believers, and this Spirit turns cowardly men into mighty warriors for Christ who accomplish actions way beyond their natural ability.

The Holy Spirit scolds us, teaches us, guides us and attests of Jesus Christ. Acts 5:3-4 4 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.”…1 Timothy 3:16 John 14:25-26: “These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. But the

From The Catechetical Guide of UCCP SOF Who is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is God's Presence in the

Through baptism we receive the gift of faith and are brought into profound intimacy with the Trinity who gives us that gift. It is fitting then that the Creeds that profess the content of the faith would originate from the rites of baptism, and the need to verbally assent to the truth. As we are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, so is the creed, specifically the Apostles and Nicene creed, structured. The creed also reflects the grand work of the Trinity, tracing it from the creation, to the redemption, and then to the birthing of the new creation through the Church which Sanctifies. This structure bears witness that all things flow from the Trinity and are meant to return to Him.The creedal

There has been so much contention on the fact regarding the cessation of some of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and that Enns here is arguing that some of the gifts of the Holy Spirit have seized their operation is not only ambiguous but very disturbing to the Christian faith because, there is nowhere in the scripture that God specifically told the church that any of the gift has come into extinction. My opinion here is in the consideration of Enns view in accordance with the scripture and I can easily conclude that, the author is not only wrong but grossly misrepresented the scripture.

Who is the Holy Spirit and what is the work of the Holy Spirit as it relates to the physical world? To mankind? To the believer? To the Scriptures?

1. Write a paragraph on your current view of the Holy Spirit: Who is He? What is He like? (A force, Influence, Energy, Person, etc.) What does He do for you?