Show Notes
Week 1 – Teach
In church, we speak about God and Jesus all the time, but we tend to avoid the subject of the Holy Spirit. By evading the topic, we miss out on an amazing gift God has given to us as Christians. The Holy Spirit acts as our teacher, guide and advocate.
- The Holy Spirit is given to us as Christians as a gift, and He teaches us God’s truth.
The Bible mentions the Holy Spirit more than 800 times.
We need a Biblical understanding of who exactly the Holy Spirit is.
1st – The Holy Spirit is a person.
2nd – The Holy Spirit is God.
Francis Chan said, “While these serve as cute metaphors for an unexplainable mystery, the fact is that God is not like an egg, a three-leaf clover, or the three forms of water. God is not like anything. He is incomprehensible, incomparable, and unlike any other being. He is outside our realm of existence and, thus, outside our ability to categorize him. While analogies may be helpful in understanding certain aspects of him, let’s be careful not to think that our analogies in any way encapsulate his nature.”
3rd – The Holy Spirit is eternal and holy.
The Holy Spirit teaches me God’s truth.
This is an example of how to read/study the Bible:
1. Ask God to teach you.
2. Read the passage.
3. What does it say?
4. Why is this important?
5. What do I need to do?
The Holy Spirit makes me like Jesus.
What is Hope Community Church?
Welcome to the Hope Community Church! Hope is a multi-site church community with locations around the Triangle in Raleigh, Apex, Northwest Cary, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina. We are here to love you where you are and encourage you to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ! We strive to speak the truth of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand, helpful in your current life circumstances, and encouraging. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome here!