1.
THE IMPORTANCE OF
THE HOLY SPIRIT

2.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
THE HOLY SPIRIT EXPERIENCES EMOTIONS

3.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Luke 24:46-49
“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer
and rise from the dead on the third day, and
repentance and forgiveness of sins will be
preached in his name to all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem…

4.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Luke 24:46-49
… You are witnesses of these things. I am
going to send you what my Father has
promised; but stay in the city until you have
been clothed with power from on high.”

5.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 1:4-5
On one occasion, while he [Jesus] was
eating with them, he gave them this
command: …

6.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 1:4-5
…“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift
my Father promised, which you have heard me
speak about. For John baptized with water, but in
a few days you will be baptized with the Holy
Spirit.”

7.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 1:8
“…you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

8.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 2:1-4
‘When the day of Pentecost came, they were all
together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the
blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and
filled the whole house where they were sitting…

9.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 2:1-4
‘…They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that
separated and came to rest on each of them. All of
them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to
speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.’

10.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 2:37-39
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized,
every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ
for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will
receive the gift of the Holy Spirit…

11.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 2:37-39
…And you will receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit. The promise is for you and your
children and for all who are far off - for all
whom the Lord our God will call.”

12.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 4:8
‘Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said
to them: “Rulers and elders of the people!...’

13.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 5:42
‘Day after day, in the temple courts and
from house to house, they never stopped
teaching and proclaiming the good news
that Jesus is the Christ.’

14.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 8:6-8
‘When the crowds heard Philip and saw the
miraculous signs he did, they all paid close
attention to what he said…

15.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 8:6-8
…With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many,
and many paralytics and cripples were
healed. So there was great joy in that city.’

16.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 8:15
‘When they arrived, they prayed for them
that they might receive the Holy Spirit,
because the Holy Spirit had not yet come
upon any of them;…

17.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 8:15
… they had simply been baptized into the
name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John
placed their hands on them, and they
received the Holy Spirit.’

18.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 8:29
‘The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot
and stay near it.’

19.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 9:11-12
The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on
Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus
named Saul, for he is praying. In a vision he has seen
a man named Ananias come and place his hands on
him to restore his sight.”

20.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 9:17
‘Then Ananias went to the house and entered it.
Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the
Lord - Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as
you were coming here - has sent me so that you
may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” …

21.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 9:17
… Immediately, something like scales fell
from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He
got up and was baptized, and after taking
some food, he regained his strength.’

22.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 10:43
“All the prophets testify about him [Jesus]
that everyone who believes in him receives
forgiveness of sins through his name.”

23.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 10:44
‘While Peter was still speaking these words,
the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the
message…

24.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 10:44
…The circumcised believers who had come with
Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy
Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
For they heard them speaking in tongues and
praising God.’

25.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 11:15
“As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came
on them as he had come on us at the
beginning. Then I remembered what the
Lord had said: …

26.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 11:15
…‘John baptized with water, but you will be
baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ So if God gave them
the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the
Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could
oppose God?” …

27.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 11:15
… When they heard this, they had no
further objections and praised God, saying,
“So then, God has granted even the
Gentiles repentance unto life.”

28.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 19:1
‘There [in Ephesus] he found some disciples
and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy
Spirit when you believed?”
They answered, …

29.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 19:1
…“No, we have not even heard that there is
a Holy Spirit.” So Paul asked, “Then what
baptism did you receive?” “John’s baptism,”
they replied…

30.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 19:1
…Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism
of repentance. He told the people to believe
in the one coming after him, that is, in
Jesus.” …

31.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts
Acts 19:1
… On hearing this, they were baptized into the name
of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on
them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke
in tongues and prophesied. There were about twelve
men in all.’

32.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Baptism in the Spirit
and Speaking in Tongues.

33.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Speaking in tongues is sometimes
called “glossolalia”, transliterated
from the Greek words glossa and
laleo for “tongues” and “speak”.

34.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Joel 2:28
‘And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on
all people. Your sons and daughters will
prophesy, your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions. Even on my
servants, both men and women, I will pour
out my Spirit in those days.’

35.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts 1:8
“…you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

36.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
SPECIFIC GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:8-11
‘To one there is given through the Spirit the
message of wisdom, to another the message
of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to
another faith by the same Spirit,…

37.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
SPECIFIC GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:8-11
… to another gifts of healing by that one
Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to
another prophecy, to another distinguishing
between spirits, …

38.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
SPECIFIC GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:8-11
…to another speaking in different kinds of
tongues, and to still another the
interpretation of tongues. All these are the
work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives
them to each one, just as he determines.’

39.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Gifts of revelation - the word of wisdom,
the word of knowledge, and discerning of
spirits.

40.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Gifts of power - faith, gifts of healing(s),
and the working of miracles.

41.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Gifts of utterance - prophecy, speaking in
different kinds of tongues, and the
interpretation of tongues.

42.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
How to receive the Baptism in the Holy
Spirit.
1. Deeply desire to be filled with the Holy
Spirit.
2. Go to a place where you will be
undisturbed and can concentrate on the
Lord.

43.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
How to receive the Baptism in the Holy
Spirit.
3. Get into a comfortable position.
4. Focus on the Lord.
5. Ask the Lord to baptise you with the Holy
Spirit.

44.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
How to receive the Baptism in the Holy
Spirit.
6. Praise God out loud and proclaim his
faithfulness (as in Ps 89).
7. Continue to praise and thank God out loud
for what He is going to do.

45.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
How to receive the Baptism in the Holy
Spirit.
8. Trust God to fill you with the Spirit and to
fill your mouth with His words of praise.
9. Expect new words to come from your lips.

46.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
How to receive the Baptism in the Holy
Spirit.
10. Receive by faith.
11. Don’t rely on your feelings.