Holy Spirit and Jesus’ second coming

By Pr. S.M Gakono

Holy Spirit and Second Coming is illustrated in the parable of ten virgins Matthew 25:1-10.

Virgins represented: Pure, holy or true church. 2Cor 11:2 Un – Married ladyHosea 2:19-20 – Bethrown LadyJer. 3:14 – Married LadyEph.5:26 – 27 Holy and Clean Lady.

All ten ladies were virginsAll ten ladies had lampsAll ten ladies waited for the groomAll ten ladies sleptBut wise ladies had extra oilBut foolish ladies did not have extra oil

Oil represented Holy SpiritWise were lead by Holy spirit all throughFoolish began in spirit and ended in the flesh

Holy Spirit and Second Coming

Q. Who is the Holy Spirit?A. No.1 Holy Spirit is God – one of trinity but not impersonal force. Text:(1John 5:7 [KJV])For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

Q. Who is the Holy Spirit?A. No.2 Holy Spirit is God – but not man. Text(Acts 5:3 [HCSB])Then Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds from the field? 4.Wasn’t it yours while you possessed it? And after it was sold, wasn’t it at your disposal? Why is it that you planned this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God! ”

Q. Who is the Holy Spirit?A.No. 3 Holy Spirit is God –

equal with the father and the son in:

1.Baptismal formula Matt. 28:19

2.Apostolic blessings 2Cor.13:14

3.Spiritual gifts discourse 1Cor.12:4-6

Q. Who is the Holy Spirit?A.No. 4 Holy Spirit is God – 1.Omnipotent i.e. Powerful & He distributes Spiritual Gifts 1Cor.12:112.Omnipresent i.e. Every where &He abide with us for ever John 14:163.Omniscient i.e. Knows everything & He searches all things. 1 Cor. 2:10,11

Q. What are the titles of the Holy Spirit?A. No.1.Spirit of JesusText:(Acts 16:7 [HCSB])When they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.

Q. What are the titles of the Holy Spirit?A.No.2 Spirit of His sonText:(Gal 4:6 [HCSB])

And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba, Father! ”

Q. What are the titles of the Holy Spirit?A. No.3 Spirit of God/Spirit of Christ.Text:(Rom 8:9 [HCSB])You, however, are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God lives in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.

Q. What are the titles of the Holy Spirit?A. No.4 Spirit of Jesus Christ.Text:(Phil 1:19 [HCSB])because I know this will lead to my deliverance through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

Q. Which are the Divine attributes of the Holy Spirit?A. No.1 He is Spirit of lifeText:(Rom 8:2 [HCSB])because the Spirit’s law of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

Q. Which are the Divine attributes of the Holy Spirit?A. No.2 He is Spirit of Truth. Text:(John 16:13 [HCSB])When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak whatever He hears. He will also declare to you what is to come.

Q. Which are the Divine Nature of the Holy Spirit?A. No.1 He is Spirit of Love. Text:(Rom 15:30 [HCSB])

Now I appeal to you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join with me in fervent prayers to God on my behalf.

Q. Which are the Divine Nature of the Holy Spirit?A. No.2 He is Spirit of Holiness. Text:(Eph. 4:30 [HCSB])And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by Him for the day of redemption.

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the World?A.No.1 To acknowledge Christ's Lordship Text: (1Cor 12:3 [HCSB])Therefore I am informing you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the World?A.No.2 To Illuminates all men Text: (John 1:9 [HCSB])The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 1.Conviction of sins – John 16:92.Urges all to accept Christ 3.Warns of judgement

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the Believers?A.No. 1 Holy spirit assists believersText: (John 14:16 [HCSB])

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counsellor to be with you forever.Holy Spirit is the Counsellor, Helper, Comforter, intercessor, mediator or advocate of the believers.

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the Believers?A.No. 2 Holy Spirit Brings the truth of Christ.Text:(John 15:26 [HCSB])“When the Counsellor comes, the One I will send to you from the Father — the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father — He will testify about Me. C.f. John14:7;16:13

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the Believers?A.No.3 Holy Spirit brings the presence of

ChristText:(John 14:18 [HCSB])

I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you.After resurrection Jesus is omnipresent to believers through Holy spirit.

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the Believers?A.No.4 Holy Spirit Guides operation of the

ChurchText:(Acts 15:28 [NET])

For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:Holy spirit guided early church council in resolving difficult challenges

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the Believers?A.No.5 Holy Spirit equips the Church with

great power and special gifts.Text:(Acts 1:8 [NET])But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth.”

Q. Which is the Mission of the Holy Spirit to the Believers?A.No.6 Holy Spirit fills the hearts of

believersText:(Eph. 5:18 [NET])And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

Holy Spirit and Second Coming