Pneumatology is the study of the Holy Spirit. It is the branch of study that delves into what the Bible teaches us about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Triune Godhead. The Holy Spirit plays a critical role in the life of each believer and is needed to provide Comfort (John 16:7) and assists us in our prayer life (Romans 8:26). The Holy Spirit was present from the beginning of creation (Genesis 1:2); He is present in all men, but awakened at the moment of salvation. He is responsible for our conversion to Christ, protects us from sin, grants spiritual gifts and empowers the fruit of the spirit. This paper will discuss the gift of speaking in tongues; what it means, how it is given, the biblical evidence and whether …show more content…
The Fruit of the Spirit is our character and how we respond to situations and to others. Jesus tells us to love one another (John 15:12). As we are led by the Holy Spirit and submit to His will, we will grow in the Fruit of the Spirit and increase in maturity as a Christian. The more we walk in the spirit the less we fulfill the lust of the flesh (Galatians …show more content…
God promises this experience to all Christians (Matthew 3:11-13) and we must open our mind and heart to this experience (Elwell, 138). I believe, as a Christian, that all Christians have been baptized in the Holy Spirit, but I do not believe that speaking in tongues is necessary for salvation or evidence of salvation. Paul proves to us in 1 Corinthians 12 that all believers are baptized by the Spirit, but not all believers receive the same gifts. Therefore, not everyone will receive the gift of the tongue, but all Christians have been baptized by the
The Spirit helps us implore (Romans 8:26-27). He gives us new life (John 3:3-6). He is our consoler, and he helps us comprehend God's statement (John 14:26). He lifts up Christ (John 15:26). He convicts us of wrongdoing (John 16:7-11). He helps us to live holy lives (Romans 15:16). He gives us love, happiness, peace, tolerance, thoughtfulness, goodness, faithfulness, tenderness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). He helps us share our confidence (Acts 1:8). What's more, he lives inside us (Romans
William Seymour, Parham’s student, backed up his old professor. Seymour believed that the “gift of foreign languages” had been given, through Spirit baptism and “tongues.” Such pouring out of the Holy Spirit, Seymour believed, was to empower Christians to evangelize the world just before the return of Christ to the earth. It was the secret ability to preach the gospel throughout the world.8 And it would be done through the vehicle of “speaking in tongues” – the understandable missionary language which heathen would know and be evangelized by.9
The ministries of Jesus and the Holy Spirit are closely related, each one serving an individual purpose while complimenting the other. Although the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are all one in the trinity, they each have different roles that they play. The Holy Spirit plays an active part in our lives, as does Jesus. The role of the Spirit changed with Jesus. When Jesus died and rose from the cross, He opened up a new doorway for us, a new opportunity for us to experience the Holy Spirit. The Spirit became active and real to us in a way that He never could before. Today, our lives are focused on Jesus, focused on His love and sacrifice. His present ministry is seen through His believers. We are His lights in this present dark world.
For Christians it is impossible to comprehend all of God’s mysteries, all of God’s plans, all of God’s desires, abilities, mercies, and blessings. It’s impossible to comprehend all of God. This is the price they pay for serving a divine God of infinitive complexity. Even when he spells it out for them, as he did with creating the bible, the human mind is incapable of understanding how God works. Since people are simple minded and selfish beings, debates over what God is trying to tell them in scripture can be formed, and can get to the point where these debates spilt the Christian churches. The question of whether or not the gifts of the holy spirit still has an active role in the modern day churches is one that has been greatly argued among the believers. Although many ideas have been presented on the matter, three major viewpoints have been formed; Cessationism, Continuationism, and an open but cautious view. Whether or not the gifts of the spirit are still part of the Christian chu...
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Body says that these gifts were given by the Holy Spirit to carry out ministry. However there are those who believe that speaking in tongues is a private communication with God, therefore there would have to be a slightly different position on why they were given. Continuationist with this view often use First Corinthians 13:1 to support this view in speaking of tongues of men and angels, however in context his view has no solid basis. Hodge says that Paul is speaking of a language defined as a known meaning of expression weather divine or human, the main point being that these are worth nothing without love.
...Today as a Christ follower, we will never be satisfied if our life is not bearing lasting fruit because we are not fulfilling the purpose for which we were “grafted “into the Vine. Let’s examine the “fruit” of our lives. Is it the kind of fruit that reveals the character of Christ? Let’s not settle for fruitless Christianity. God will do the work of making us fruitful – we must only abide, surrendering our lives to His mission of making disciples of all nations through us. The whole notion of mission is to stretch out to work the work of evangelism not through hierarchy, sovereignty, rather through humbleness, hospitality, affection love for the others. That is what Jesus who portrayed as the one who we do not deserve to untie His sandals straps in the first Chapter of John, later become feet washer, intimate with humanity leaving His equality with God.
The Continuationists believe that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are still distributed today, are still presently active, and are still required in the church. James Fowler, author of article Charismata: Rethinking the So-Called Spiritual Gifts explains, “God used the gifts of the Spirit to testify to His message (Heb 2:3-4). His message has not changed. Although Christians have the complete Bible now, the concept of using all of the gifts to testify to the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ remains sound. The words Paul used referring to the supernatural gifts of the Spirit were charismata and pneumatika, translated as "spiritual gifts" and conceived to be "detached entities or abilities distinct from Christ and distributed by the Spirit".
In a Christ centered classroom the teacher would exemplify and incorporate the fruits of the spirit in their daily interaction with their students. The bible refers to the fruit of the spirit as the following: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). On the other hand, it is possible for a secular approach to also incorporate the fruits of the spirit in their class, but it would not be as easy to incorporate on a regular
Judaism and Healthcare Within the healthcare profession there are numerous patients with different religious backgrounds. In order to provide sufficient care they must respect each person’s cultural norms and beliefs. Tending to a patient’s religious beliefs can help with the progression of treatment or could explain why certain religious patients refuse care. Focusing on the religious practice of Judaism will hopefully enlighten the healthcare profession of a direct correlation between spiritual and medical care. Judaism
The word Pneumatology comes from the greek word pneuma which means spirit, breath, wind, etc. So Pneumatology is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. In the church the Holy Spirit is sometimes put on the back burner and does not get the credit that it deserves. We forget that the Holy Spirit works in unity with the Father and Son, and is equally God. The Holy Spirit is a person of God. He is not a mode of operation or an attribute, but fully God. That is why the Holy Spirit can not be anything but a person because only a person with a center of self consciousness can do those things.
Pneumatology is the doctrine that focuses on the personhood of the Holy Spirit. Through out the New Testament the Holy Spirit is granted specific characteristics and duties. Following the resurrection, Jesus said “another” is coming in my place. In John Jesus says, “Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever.” During the ministry of Christ, Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as the encourager, comforter and enabler. This paper will discuss the multidimensional portrayals of the work of the Holy Spirit as it applies to global missions. In the Old Testament the Spirit of God is described in terms of God’s efficacious authority and in the New Testament Jesus refers to the spirit of God as another advocate who was sent from the Father. While the Holy Spirit does not pose a physical body it contains the characteristics of a person. “In accordance with Scripture the “personality” of the Holy Spirit is confessed and defined in the Creeds and in all the Church’s doctrinal judgments concerning the divine Trinity.” The Hoy Spirit embodies the essence of both the Father and the Son.
It is important for me to remember when preparing a sermon, that it is not about the preacher, but through preaching, God the Holy Spirit does the work of giving God’s
The Holy Spirit gives us power to make things possible. Jesus said in Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The power enabled the apostles to heal the sick (3:1-10, 5:15-16, 9:32-35) and raise people from the dead (9:36-43). The power also enabled them to speak the truth boldly (4:1-14, 7:1-53,
Jesus cleared this up for his followers in John’s gospel, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing (The Holy Bible).” A Christ follower’s formation is represented several times throughout Scripture as “fruit.” Here, Jesus is making it clear: spiritual formation, and being conformed to his image, is something which happens to us. Again, Christian spiritual formation takes its followers in a very different direction. Humans working hard toward a more spiritual life makes sense, but a process where spiritual progress means leaving the work to someone else doesn’t. However, this is seen time and time again in God’s messages to his followers. Another instance happens in John’s first letter, “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins (The Holy Bible).” Even the most basic function of spirituality, love, is preceded by God loving his children, which grants them the ability to love others. Driving this whole process of spiritual formation then seems to be trust in “the vine” to finish the formative work he