Tap Here for Slides The Holy Spirit is the member of the Trinity. Genesis 1:1-2 Matthew 28:18-19 **Acts 5:3-4 The Holy Spirit also plays a in the authorship of Scripture. 2 Peter 1:16-21 2 Peter 1:3 He is our and . 1 John 4:6 John 15:26-27 The Holy Spirit you of sin and you in truth. Luke 9:62 with the Spirit: the level to which you allow the Spirit to have a controlling influence on your life. Matthew 26:40-41 Spiritual gifts come from the . Spiritual gifts are given to believers. The gifts are meant for the of the church. You use your gifts to your neighbor, to what they may lack, as a to do what you could not do on your own. 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 "The Holy Spirit is fully God, existing eternally. He is a person, and was involved in Creation and the inspiration of Scripture. His works of convicting and regenerating are essential to the believer’s salvation. Believers are entitled to the benefit and joy of being filled and walking in the Spirit for empowerment in Christian life, service, and mission.” QUESTIONS How are you, with the help of the Holy Spirit, looking to put Jesus first this week? What fruit do you need the Holy Spirit to help grow in your life? (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) Is there a fleshly desire you're nurturing that’s hindering its growth? If we are going to be a church that wants to collaborate rather than compete, how can we use the gifts God has given us to help us follow Jesus together?