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  THE BAPTISM AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Pneumatology - Lesson 16 Having studied the person and works of the Holy Spirit, we need to take some time to consider the gifts that the Spirit gives to the church. This topic is crucial. There is much controversy surrounding the nature of the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the church. We would do well to internalize the Scripture’s teaching so that we will not be fooled by false arguments. First, we must consider what the Scripture teaches about a believer being baptized by the Spirit. Second, we will consider the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Finally, we will consider what it is to be filled with the Spirit.  

  THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Pneumatology - Lesson 15 Systematic Theology draws together all of the pertinent information about the subjects that are addressed in the Bible. Having studied what the Bible has to say about itself (Bibliology), the existence and works of God (Theology Proper), and the person and works Jesus (Christology); we now turn our attention to the study of the person and works of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology). The neglect of this study always leads to the detriment of the church. On the other hand, a proper attention to a study of the Holy Spirit—as He has revealed Himself in the Scriptures—has always yielded abundant blessing.

  THE WORKS OF CHRIST IN HEAVEN Christology - Lesson 14   Luke 24:50-51 – And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven.   Having accomplished the work of redemption, Christ ascended to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. Because He completed the work of redemption (Heb 10:12-13; 12:2), Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives (Acts 1:9-11) into the glory of heaven (1 Tim 3:16) to take His seat at the right hand of His Father (Matt 26:64; Acts 5:31; Eph 1:19-20) on the throne of His Father (Rev 3:21). This is in fulfillment of Psalm 110:1.   Though He is removed from earth, He continues His work in heaven. [1] “It would be a mistake to infer from the fact that the Bible speaks of Christ’s ‘sitting’ at the right hand of God, that the life to which the risen Lord ascended is a life of rest. It is and continues to be a life of constant a...