Thesis: The Holy Spirit helped Christ throughout His life and ministry. The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Birth of Christ, Luke 1:35 A. Conceived of the Holy Spirit B. Preserved by the Holy Spirit in the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem C. Protected by the Holy Spirit from Herod’s madness. The Holy Spirit’s Work in…
Author: Alan Holden
Deity of the Holy Spirit | Acts 5:1-5
Thesis: The Holy Spirit is God. The Holy Spirit Possesses Appellations of Deity A. The names of the Holy Spirit are names of Deity. B. The works of the Holy Spirit are works of Deity. C. The Bible reveals the Holy Spirit as equal in name, power, and nature with the Father and Son. The…
Holy Spirit: Before and After Pentecost | John 14:16-17
Thesis: Although the Holy Spirit was selective and temporary in the Old Testament, His ministry after Pentecost is universal to all believers and permanent. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost–”with you.” A. The Holy Spirit Indwelt Certain Believers Selectively. B. The Holy Spirit’s Indwelling Ministry Was Temporary. C. The Holy Spirit’s Indwelling Did…
Christ as Potentate | 1 Timothy 6:15
Christ as Potentate: Jesus Is the King of Kings A. Jesus is King as the Son of David. B. Jesus is King as the Son of God, Psalm 2:7 & 2 Samuel 7:14. C. Jesus is King as the Son of Man. Christ as Potentate: Jesus Is the Lord of Lords A. Lord is the…
Christ as Priest | Hebrews 12:1-3
As a priest, Jesus Christ is portrayed in the New Testament in two ways. In the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, and 1 Peter, Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord (Isaiah 53). In the rest of the New Testament, the death of Jesus is the Sacrifice of Atonement. Jesus Is the Servant of the Lord…
Christ as Prophet
Introduction As a prophet, Jesus Christ is “the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth,” Revelation 1:5. Thesis As a prophet, Jesus revealed God’s holiness and man’s sin. Christ as Prophet: The Mission A. The comparison of the Lord with the first prophet, Moses. B. The comparison of…
God’s Will
The will of God may not be the will of the majority. God may conceal His purposes so that we will live on His promises. Abraham did not know for sure where he was going, but he knew for sure with Whom he was going. Man shows that he is more than an animal when…
Advice
Good Advice for Anyone Advice Credentials: While she was enjoying a transatlantic ocean trip, Billie Burke, the famous actress, noticed that a gentleman at the next table was suffering from a bad cold. She asked him sympathetically, “Are you uncomfortable?” The man nodded. She said, “I’ll tell you just what to do for it. Go…
Suffering Illustrations
Good Friday’s Suffering Christ did not come to do away with suffering. He did not come to explain it; He came to fill it with His presence. –Paul Claude Recycling Tragedy An artist went to visit a dear friend. When he arrived, she was weeping. He asked why. She showed him a handkerchief of exquisite…
The Reason | Luke 2:11
Introduction This verse explains the reason why we celebrate Christmas. From this verse, we see 5 facts about Christmas. The Responsibility–>”unto you” A. When a baby is born, it is born to its parents, not to the state as globalists and communists claim. B. Christ was born to mankind. The Reason–>”born this day” A. The…