God the Holy Spirit, Mentor's Guide, MG14

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G O D T H E H O L Y S P I R I T

E. Review: the RABBIS acronym.

1. He Regenerates us, making us brand new people.

2. He Adopts us, causing us to belong to God’s family and gain the full rights of family membership.

3. He Baptizes us so that we are connected to other believers and filled with the power and holiness of God.

4. He Bestows gifts that empower us to do God’s work.

5. He Indwells us with his living presence.

II. The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

In the Old Testament God had a sanctuary for his people, in the New God has his people

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A. Definition: the indwelling of the Spirit is the means by which God is present with us at all times.

for a sanctuary. ~ Arthur Wallis

B. The Old Testament foundation

1. The Tabernacle, Exod. 25.8

2. The Pillar of Cloud and Fire, Exod. 13.21