In this post we consider the following topics on the gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1. Concept of the gifts of the holy spirit, 2. Biblical basis of the gift of the holy spirit, 3. The seven gifts of the holy spirit, 4. The role of the gifts of the holy spirit, 5. The role of the holy spirit in personal transformation, 6. The role of the holy spirit in the church, 7. Receiving the gifts of the holy spirit, 8. Examples of the holy spirit’s work in the bible, 9. The importance of the gifts of the holy spirit in the life of a believer, 10. Objections to the gifts of the holy spirit
Chapter 1: Concept of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Definition of the Gifts of Holy Spirit
- The role of the trinity in showing gifts to believers
- How to attain and sustain the fruits of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 2: Biblical basis of the gift of the Holy Spirit
- New Testament teachings on the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Discussion of the specific gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10
- Explanation of the significance of each gift and its role in the life of a believer
Chapter 3: The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Wisdom as a gift from the Holy Spirit
- Understanding as a gift from the Holy Spirit
- Counsel as a gift from the Holy Spirit
- Fortitude as a gift from the Holy Spirit
- Knowledge as a gift from the Holy Spirit
- Piety as a gift from the Holy Spirit
- Fear of the Lord as a gift from the Holy Spirit
Chapter 4: The Role of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Holy Spirit provides guidance to believers
- Holy Spirit strengthens believers
- Holy Spirit transforms believers
- Holy Spirit helps believers to be fruitful
- Holy Spirit unifies believers
Chapter 5: The role of the Holy Spirit in personal transformation
- Explanation of how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin and live a holy life
- Discussion of the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 and how they are evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in a believer’s life
- Personal anecdotes or examples of how the Holy Spirit has transformed the lives of believers
Chapter 6: The role of the Holy Spirit in the church
- Personal anecdotes or examples of how the Holy Spirit has empowered believers for ministry in the church
- Explanation of how the Holy Spirit gifts believers for ministry in the church
- Discussion of the diversity of gifts and how they work together for the common good
Chapter 7: Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Faith helps in receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Sacraments helps in receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Surrendering to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Repentance and baptism help in receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Asking and seeking or Praying help in receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 8: Examples of the Holy Spirit’s Work in the Bible
- The Birth of Jesus Christ as a work of the Holy Spirit
- The work of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
- The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion of Saul
Chapter 9: The Importance of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Life of a believer
- Holy Spirit provides empowerment for living
- Holy Spirit provides guidance and wisdom
- Holy Spirit provides comfort and strength
Chapter 10: Objections to the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Discussion of common objections to the gifts of the Holy Spirit such a cessationism
- Refutation of objections of the gifts of the Holy Spirit using biblical and theological arguments
