The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit

TEXT: Ephesians 5:19-20

• The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives imparts two important perspectives to our outlook on life. They are:

I. The Life of Faith

• A. For Salvation

• 1. In calling us to salvation (Rom 8:28)

• 2. In assuring us of salvation (Rom 8:16)

• B. For Family Relationships

• 1. Within God’s family (Gal 4:6)

• 2. Within our own family (Eph 5:18, 22-23)

• C. For Provision

• 1. Of power to live right (Gal 5:16)

• 2. Of conviction when living wrong (Heb 12:11; 1 John 4:13; Eph 4:29-30)

II. The Offering of Praise and Thanksgiving

• A. Praise and Thanksgiving are often expressed in song (Eph 5:19)

• B. It should come from the heart, not merely an emotion

• C. It is often a “corporate” response of praise and thanksgiving (Col 3:16)

• D. Thus, it is something that all age groups can be involved in (Psalm 148:12)