Spirit-life Lessons from 2 Corinthians...or “May the Spirit fill you”
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Transcript of Spirit-life Lessons from 2 Corinthians...or “May the Spirit fill you”
Spirit-lifeLessons from 2
Corinthians
Spirit-lifeLessons from 2
Corinthians
...or“May the Spirit
fill you”
The Spirit in 2 Corinthians...
“The central theme of 2 Corinthians is the relationship between suffering and the power of the Spirit in Paul’s apostolic life, ministry & message.”
Introduction to 2 Corinthians, ESV Study Bible
Through your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Goat ... err ... Ghost
‘May the Spirit be with you’ ??
I will be with you always...
Jesus, Mt 28:18
May God be with youChristian blessing,
gospel hymn
The Spirit is not like the Force!
The Force (FICTION!)
Generated by all living things
The Holy Spirit (REALITY!)
Given to Christians (1:20-22)
The Spirit is not like the Force!
The Force (FICTION!)
Generated by all living things.
Light & Dark Sides
The Holy Spirit (REALITY!)
Given to Christians (1:21-22)
Life-giving & all good (3:3-8)
The Spirit is not like the Force!
The Force (FICTION!)
Generated by all living things.
Light & Dark Sides.
Impersonal force
The Holy Spirit (REALITY!)
Given to Christians(1:21-22)
Life-giving & all good(3:3-8)
Personal God (3:17)
The Spirit is not like the Force!
The Force (FICTION!)
Generated by all living things.
Light & Dark Sides.
Impersonal force.
Can be controlled
The Holy Spirit (REALITY!)
Given to Christians(1:21-22)
Life-giving & all good(3:3-8)
Personal God (3:17)
Transforms us (3:18)
‘transformed into his likeness’
The Spirit is not like the Force!
The Force (FICTION!)
Generated by all living things.
Light & Dark Sides.
Impersonal force.
Can be controlled.
Power available to elite
The Holy Spirit (REALITY!)
Given to Christians(1:21-22)
Life-giving & all good(3:3-8)
Personal God (3:17)
Transforms us (3:18)
Power available to all(3:18)
Be filled with the Spirit!
• Look for a personal relationship with Him
• Receive Him as a gift & receive His gifts
• Let Him transform you (lay down your
agenda)
• Step out in the power of the Spirit...
...it will bring LIFE & FREEDOM!