Tom Leonard - May 31, 2020
The Transforming Spirit
The Transforming Spirit Romans 8:1-4 Main Point: Jesus sent His Spirit to live in us and transform us in our weakness that we may live new life in this world! 1. Pentecost’s Provision – Acts 1:4-8 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit will come to them, indwell and empower them 2. Believers Privilege! 2:1-4 The Holy Spirit is poured out on all the believers, not just the apostles… 3. He is the indwelling Spirit. He is Christ’s Spirit sent to us to indwell, live in us. John 14:20 4. He is the enabling/empowering Spirit. He empowers & enables us to live differently – a new life. Acts 1:8 > receive power… be my witnesses to all peoples, all over the world. John 14:16-18 Jesus promised to send the ‘Helper’ 5. He is the transforming Spirit! He brings the Holy Presence of Jesus Christ into our lives -The One who is Morally & righteously pure & perfect. He imputes and implants the righteousness of Christ into our hearts and minds – and begins to transform us! Romans 12:1-2 The Spirit is the jealous Spirit – wants us only for Christ! (James 4:5)
Scripture References: James 4:5, Romans 12:1-2, John 14:16-18, Acts 1:8, John 14:20, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4, Romans 8:1-4
