The Power of The Holy Spirit

A. The Holy Spirit, our power

1. The power of the Kingdom of God – Matthew 4:17, 11:28; Luke 11:20
2. Crucial to our life in God’s Kingdom
   a. Battle of powers
   b. Not merely a topic of theological discussion
3. With us – John 14:17
4. Within us – John 14:17
5. Upon us – Acts 19:6

B. The Holy Spirit, like Jesus

1. Another comforter – John 14:16
2. Another (Allos, Gk), one of the same kind
3. All of our understanding and experiences of the Holy Spirit can be tested against the
   character, work, and words of Jesus Christ

C. The Holy Spirit, in fullness

1. Sanctification into holiness – 1 Peter 1:2
2. Release into freedom of Christ – Romans 6:18-19, 22

D. The Holy Spirit, ongoing source

1. Communion of the Holy Spirit – II Corinthians 13:14
   a. Fellowship with Holy Spirit
   b. Partnership with Holy Spirit (Senior partner)
   c. Servant to Holy Spirit (as master)
   d. Impartation of Godly power and wisdom to us
   e. Unity with Holy Spirit
2. Treat Holy Spirit as a person
   a. Not as an object, thing (quenches Holy Spirit – I Thess. 5:19)
   b. Not as a thing to be experienced
   c. But as a person who gives anointing, power
3. Communion through waiting on Him
   a. Open conversation
   b. Looking to Him for strength – Isaiah 40:31
   c. Listening for guidance