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What Does the Holy Spirit Do?


The Biola Hour Guidelines, What We Believe, by David L. Hocking, (La Mirada, CA: Biola Univ., 1982), pp. 17-18.

1B. Seven major ministries.

1C. Convicts unbelievers of sin, righteousness and judgment: John 16:8-11.

2C. Regenerates or causes us to become believers: John 3:1-8; Titus 3:5, I Peter 1:23-25; James 1:18.

3C. Indwells and baptizes the believer: I Corinthians 6:19; Romans 8:9; John 14:16; I Corinthians 12:13.

4C. Seals us: Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30.

5C. Imparts gifts: I Corinthians 12:7-11.

6C. Fills the believer: Ephesians 5:15-21; Galatians 5:16.

7C. Causes us to bear fruit: Galatians 5:22-23.&md; The characteristics of Jesus Christ.