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There Is One Spirit

Introduction:

        1.    In Ephesians 4:4-6, seven unique subjects are listed.
        2.    We are presently studying a series of lessons designed to help us know the truth concerning these
               subjects.
        3.    Jesus revealed the key to knowing the truth concerning these subjects in John 8:31-32.
        4.    In this lesson we are focusing our attention on the "one Spirit" mentioned in vs.4.

Discussion:

I.                   ACCORDING  TO  THE  LORD'S  WORD,  THE  "ONE  SPIRIT"  IS  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT

        A.   The "one Spirit:"
               1.    is a member of the Godhead (Matthew 28:19-20)
               2.    was present at the Creation (Genesis 1:1-2, 26a)
               3.    is eternal -- He is referred to as "the eternal Spirit" in Hebrews 9:14.
        B.   The "one Spirit" is known by a variety of names, including:
               1.    "the Comforter" (John 14:26)
               2.    "the Spirit of truth" (John 16:13)
               3.    "God" (Acts 5:3-4).

II.                ACCORDING  TO  THE  LORD'S  WORD,  THE  "ONE  SPIRIT"  SPEAKS

        A.   The way He speaks is revealed in Hebrews 3:7-11 (Psalm 95:7-11).
        B.   This helps us to understand how God's Word is "the sword of the Spirit" (Ephesians 6:17).
        C.   We must listen to the "one Spirit" as He speaks through the Word (Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6,
               13, 22).

III.             ACCORDING  TO  THE  LORD'S  WORD,  THE  "ONE  SPIRIT"  PROVIDES  SPECIAL
                 BLESSINGS TO  GOD'S  PEOPLE

        A.   In Acts 2:38 the Bible reveals when we gain access to the blessings He provides.
        B.   One blessing is revealed in Romans 8:26-27 -- He intercedes for Christians when we pray.   
        C.   Through God's Word, the "one Spirit:"
               1.    leads Christians (Romans 8:14)
               2.    strengthens Christians (Ephesians 3:16)
               3.    is a witness to Christians (Hebrews 10:15-17).

IV.            ACCORDING  TO  THE  LORD'S  WORD,  GOD'S  PEOPLE  HAVE  RESPONSIBILITIES  THAT
                RELATE  TO  THE  "ONE  SPIRIT"

        A.   Positive responsibilities include:
               1.    walking in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-17)
               2.    bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
               3.    living in the Spirit (Galatians 5:25)
               4.    sowing to the Spirit (Galatians 6:7-8)
               5.    being filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
        B.   Activities that must be avoided include:
               1.    grieving the Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)
               2.    quenching the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
               3.    doing despite unto [insulting] the Spirit (Hebrews 10:29).