The Equipping Ministry, Student Workbook, SW15

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T H E E Q U I P P I N G M I N I S T R Y

3. Gal. 5.16-18

4. Heb. 13.20-21

5. Phil. 2.12-13

The Role of the Spirit in the Equipping Ministry Is Essential It is the Holy Spirit who teaches, inspires, and illumines God’s Word to us. He mediates the Word of God and assists us in responding to the Father in prayer. ~ R. C. Sproul. Following Christ . (electronic ed.). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1996.

III. The Result of the Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the Teaching Ministry

A. Allegiance to the lordship of Christ : obedience to everything that Jesus commanded us to do, Matt. 28.20

B. Stability in faith against falsehood and deception : no longer children in the faith, Eph. 4.9-16

C. Maturity of the body of Christ : maturing disciples of Jesus as participating members of the Church, 1 Cor. 12.1-27

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D. Multiplication and fruitfulness of testimony : able to teach others to train others in Christlike character, 2 Tim. 2.2

Conclusion

» The ministry of the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for a viable teaching ministry in the local church. » The Spirit not only supplies the calling, gifting, anointing, and instruction, he also grants the power to obey God’s will once we understand it.