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What does the holy spirit do?

New birth (John 3:3–8)

• 1.Kor.12,4-11 About spiritual gifts

1. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GOD

• Adoption (Romans 8:14–17)Highest privilege (v.14)Closest intimacy (v.15)Deepest experience (v.16)

2. DEVELOPING THE RELATIONSHIP

‘For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.’ (Ephesians 2:18)

• He helps us to pray (Romans 8:26)

• He enables us to understand God’s word (Ephesians 1:17–18)

3. THE FAMILY LIKENESS

• He makes us more like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18)

• Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)

4. UNITY IN THE FAMILY

• (Ephesians 4:3–6)

5. GIFTS FOR ALL THE CHILDREN

•  The Holy Spirit gives everybody gifts for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:4–11)

6. A GROWING FAMILY

• The Spirit of God gives us powerTo be witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8) – For service (Acts 1:8)

‘The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let those who hear say, “Come!” Let those who are thirsty come; let all who wish take the free gift of the water of life.’ (Revelation 22:17)