The ministry and role of the holy spirit ken birks. Sevenfold may also be connected with the biblical understanding of the number 7 representing perfection. Tapping into the source releases the unlimited anointing fresh oil of the holy spirit john 3. So today were going to begin to get to know the holy spirit as the sevenfold holy spirit. Session 4 the sevenfold anointing on david introduction david would sing and the spirit would move upon him and he would prophesy. Today, were going to talk about the spirit of wisdom. The seven menorahs seen by john on patmos are divine expressions of the sevenfold holy spirit of god. The person and work of the holy spirit by francis dixon scripture portion. It discusses the titles given the holy spirit and emblems which represent him. At an exact time in history, god sent his son into the world, in the fullness of time. Today, were going to talk about the spirit of understanding.
The person and ministry of the holy spirit by vernon williams love tabernacle ministries international 4314 st michaels ct sugar land, texas 774792986, u. C develop the fruit of the holy spirit in your life. The seven fold spirit of god could be the perfect spirit of god, the holy spirit. What does it mean that god has 7 spirits, or a sevenfold. The holy spirit is one spirit, and he is the third person of the godhead. Father, we come before you in the name of jesus, we say holy spirit, do what you do best, and what you enjoy most. Pdf seven truths about the holy spirit eddy lanz academia. God inspired the bible, he was merging the holy spirit with the spirits and words of the. The first is that the seven spirits of god are symbolic of the holy spirit. The holy spirit has a seven fold ministry in the life of every believer. Over the last few weeks, weve been talking about and getting to know the precious sevenfold holy spirit. At the same time, the sevenfold spirit of god may also refer to isaiah 11, where the spirit of the lord is said to rest upon the shoot of jesse i. Strengthen what little remains, for even what is left is at the point of death.
Some have wondered if the spirit was a created being, while others believed that the spirit was an energy force. In my opinion, the reference to the seven spirits in revelation does not imply that god the holy spirit is more than one being, but refers to the manifestations or characteristics of the spirit of god mentioned in isaiah 11. In light of that its interesting to note what jesus read at the beginning of his earthly ministry. We always try to leave time for ministry for the holy spirit to minister to us. The fivefold ministry of the holy spirit ministrymaker. Weve been studying the holy spirit this month, and today were going to begin talking about the sevenfold holy spirit.
The essential ministry of the holy spirit, part 1 selected. May 10, 2015 and the spirit of the lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the lord isaiah 11. As we are getting to know the holy spirit, we have to understand that knowing him is an infinite pursuit. Theres something significant about luke writing that the disciples were filled with joy and with the holy spirit.
Mar 30, 2017 the essential ministry of the holy spirit, part 1 selected scriptures grace to you. The spirit of the glorified jesus living stream ministry. The wilderness menorah was the symbol of the divine sevenfold spirit of god. Pdf the book explores the full meaning of the spirit in st johns gospel. Did you know there are 12 different ministries of the holy spirit. Today it is equally important that believers understand the ministry of the holy spirit. Study 6 the holy spirit and our service words of life. The purpose in this lesson is not to exalt the person of the holy spirit above jesus and the father, but to simply show us that it takes all three persons in the godhead working in our lives for us to be complete. The designations are not insignificant, for they indicate various aspects of the glorified jesus coming to man as the spirit. The ministry and role of the holy spirit by kenneth l. The indispensable ministry of the holy spirit romans 8. And so we miss what god is saying about the sevenfold holy spirit.
A large and constant danger, one to which most christians are subject, is to look upon the holy spirit in only one of his glorious capacities and natures, not even realizing that when we receive the holy spirit, were receiving a sevenfold holy spirit. The spirit of knowledge gives lifechanging revelation. The names of the holy spirit online christian library. By his threefold ministry as prophet, priest and king he redeemed every part of man, spirit, soul and body. No one title can ever completely display or describe everything he is.
In one interpretation, the seven spirits represent the sevenfold ministry of the spirit as depicted in the book of isaiah. Today, were going to talk about the holy spirit of knowledge, who will give you lifechanging, radical, gutlevel revelation if you want him to. By the anointing, believers are able to rightly judge and discern with gods wisdom, even when the facts are difficult or deceptive. Come holy spirit come, holy spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in us the fire of your love. The basic theme of the training is to teach what jesus taught, that which took men who were. For those of you who are joining us for the first time this month, we have. The divine candlestick of god is comprised of the sevenfold holy spirit. However, there are several references to the holy spirit in the bible that contain various titles or names for him, showing that he demonstrates himself in our lives in multiple ways. Mar 04, 2014 get to know the holy spirit neither knoweth him.
The moment you trust jesus as your only hope of salvation the holy spirit comes into your heart, brings your spirit to life, and you are born again john 3. The holy spirit of god 6 the holy spirit of god the personality of the holy spirit introduction 1. The ministry of the holy spirit harvestime international institute this course is part of the harvestime international institute, a program designed to equip believers for effective spiritual harvest. And the spirit of the lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the lord isaiah 11. Prayer to the spirit for universal renewal holy spirit, fulfill in us the work begun by jesus. Send forth your spirit and we shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth. So thats something that was established in the old testamentthat precedent had already been established and they had heard of it. Dec 16, 20 one of the most popular paradigms for talking about the holy spirit for much of history at least in the west i dont know if the orthodox draw from this in the same way is the image of the seven fold spirit of god in revelation. There shall come forth a rod from the stem of jesse, and a branch shall.
The ministry of the holy spirit gives believers the ability to discern a situation, to receive an understanding of the right course of action, and anointed skill in carrying that action out by the power of the holy spirit eph. So, just as gods supernatural love is poured into our hearts the moment we invite christ into our lives, so the holy spirit also gives us his mindgods thoughts and his power to perform those thoughts in our lives. My new and expanded series, the positive ministry of the holy spirit, will help you make this change in your thinking. The ministry and role of the holy spirit ken birks, pastorteacher i. The previous lesson introduced this series and stressed the importance of our study 2. C explain how to receive the baptism of the holy spirit. I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alivebut you are dead. The spirit of the lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and piety. There are many spirits but there is only one holy spirit.
In this view, the seven spirits of revelation refer to this sevenfold ministry of the holy. They can be sent on missions of ministry as jesus was sent by the father. Weve already talked about the spirit of yahweh and the spirit of wisdom. Now, we want to talk a little bit about the doctrine of the holy spirit and i dont want to get bogged down and spend weeks and weeks and weeks defining every facet of the spirits ministry but t. After praying in tongues the man of god declared the year 2009 as the year of the 7 seven fold increase.
Consider with me a possibility that all the gifts and fruits of the holy spirit emanate from the light of gods holy menorah. The sevenfold holy spirit jamie rohrbaugh isaiah 11. Encountering the sevenfold spirit of god by patricia king. There is no subject more important in religion than that of the holy spirit. The basic theme of the training is to teach what jesus taught, that which took men who. This series defines these seven attributes and helps you learn how the holy spirit can be an active part in your life. Full understanding those who love christ are not only indwelt by the holy spirit, christ, and the father, but also enjoy a supernatural union with them. This is the holy spirit s ministry of regeneration. Paul and barnabas were sent out as missionaries by the church in antioch acts. The holy spirit shares the same essence with the father and the son, and yet he is distinct from them.
Pastor chris speaking in tongues during the end of year service in the year 2009. We see the exact theme presented in the coming of the holy spirit. The sevenfold ministry of the holy spirit causes believers to be anointed in the following ways. This sevenfold list of names is unique in that although this namegroup occurs in the. The holy spirit had come in a powerful way people were being filled. In addition, the spirit revealed new truth to them. While the holy spirit continues in his ministries, we know that this lost world.
In the old testament, the prophet was one of divine guide also called a. Mar 14, 2016 today, were continuing our study of the sevenfold holy spirit as described in isaiah 11. Oct 22, 2015 and so we miss what god is saying about the sevenfold holy spirit. The ministry of the holy spirit sermon by ray ellis, acts. Nancy provides real, practical insights into how the holy spirit works in our. Take the things that belong to jesus, and give them to us.
Notice in the book of revelation that each church established by god received an expression of one of the seven divine candlesticks. In the christian bible, the term seven spirits of god appears four times in the book of revelation. One of the most popular paradigms for talking about the holy spirit for much of history at least in the west i dont know if the orthodox draw from this in the same way is the image of the seven fold spirit of god in revelation. Is it possible that each gift of the holy spirit sprouts from one of the branches of the sevenfold spirit of god. I believe the two olive trees represent the spirit and the word. We can learn a lot from the bibles descriptive title the holy spirit.
What does it mean that god has 7 spirits, or a sevenfold spirit. Series 22 study 5 the sevenfold ministry of the spirit. We must understand the ministry of the holy spirit in order to be part of this special. When god appoints a prophet in the land, people there have nothing to do with it. Today, were continuing our study of the sevenfold holy spirit as described in isaiah 11. Releasing the supernatural ministry of the holy spirit no, page five. By combining prayer and these practical steps you will soon discover that. The 1 spirit of the lord is upon me, because he has anointed me 2 to preach the gospel to the poor. Paul uses the phrase gods temple interchangeably with temple of the holy spirit, thus equating the two 1 cor. By the anointing, minds are made sharp and discerning. If we combine both texts we find jesus portrayed as standing before. The holy spirit is the great comforter, but his positive ministry goes far beyond that.
The other two persons of the godhead are god the father and gods son, jesus christ. The essential ministry of the holy spirit, part 1 selected scriptures grace to you. The seven spirits of god sermon by jeff van wyk, isaiah 11. Alternatively, seven may represent completeness or plenitude see biblical numerology and symbolize the fullness of the spirit before gods throne. To deny the accuracy or the integrity of the bible is to deny this crucial aspect of the spirit s ministry. Days of heaven upon earth by francis dixon scripture portion. The sevenfold manifestations of the holy spirit reaching. He asked if they had received the holy spirit since they believed. Gifts and fruits of the holy spirit the holy spirit gives us gifts and when we allow him to direct our lives we see the fruits budding forth the fruits of the holy spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
Oh, how i wish many more of gods children will know him for who he really is. I will intermittently refer to him as the holy ghost throughout this book, for holy spirit and holy ghost refer to one and the same person. We always try to leave time for ministry for the holy spirit. The, is an article that stresses the particularity and uniqueness of the spirit. He is not less than the father, nor is he less than.
All of these characteristics or marks of personality are repeatedly ascribed to the holy spirit. All praise to him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding his blood for us. The holy spirit and his gifts by kenneth e hagin chapter 1 my pentecostal experience6. The personality of the holy spirit the holy spirit, the 3rd person of the trinity, has a personality as much as the father and son does. This is a metaphorical image of the body of christ plugged in to the fullness of the sevenfold flow of the holy spirit. The holy spirit is the spirit of truth which proceeds from the father. The seven maidens assigned to us are of the sevenfold ministry of the holy spirit.
Seven fold spirit of god the kings high way ministries. That is why at some point in virtually every one of our services we pray come, holy spirit. Our second lesson is on the threefold ministry of the holy spirit. If that is the meaning of the seven in the seven spirits, then it is not referring to seven different spirits of god, but rather the perfect and complete. The phrase appears four times in that book and this wikipedia article lists them. It is not through the natural powers of man that god moves in our world. The seven spirits are but the sevenfold energy of the one, the holy spirit, acting in accordance with the mind of him who is upon the throne, and in the energy implied by that. The thesis of this article is that the holy spirit is the primary agent of church revitalisation, whilst ministers, church leaders, ministry workers, et cetera are only secondary agents of church revitalisation. The balanced ministry of the holy spirit in what may be the apostle pauls most complete discussion of the ministry of the holy spirit, a number of descriptive names for him are stated or implied in the epistle to the ephesians to describe the balanced ministry of the holy spirit. The spirit of the lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the lord, and he will delight in the fear of the lord. The bible, and especially the book of revelation, uses the number 7 to refer to perfection and completion. You will never be able to relate to god correctly until you understand this positive ministry of the holy spirit. Positive ministry of the holy spirit andrew wommack ministries. Invite the presence of the holy spirit into your training.
The holy spirit is a comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener and standby. Seven things the holy spirit will do in you is definitely more than any of these. Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come. Seven fold ministry of holy spirit addeddate 20150119 16. Paul shared the message of the ministry of the holy spirit with these christians acts 19. The sevenfold ministry of the holy spirit 23 in your life 3. The spirit of jesus christ because the lord jesus has become the spirit, the new testament variously designates the spirit as the spirit of jesus or the spirit of christ or the spirit of jesus christ. Heres what understanding really means, and how it benefits you. The ministry of the prophet is about one who sees or perceives, a beholder. Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit saith the lord. Study 5 the sevenfold ministry of the spirit words of. Ephesians to describe the balanced ministry of the holy spirit. But every time you do choose to pray, you will come out of that time of prayer more edified in his plan and purpose for you than if you hadnt done it. The holy spirit his work and significance as revealed in the book of revelation.
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