Intro:

We know of God and Christ, but we know little of the Holy Spirit.  The Spirit has been involved in every stage of important religious history.

I. The Spirit in creation

Gen. 1:2

II. The Spirit in Man’s guidance

Ex. 35:30-35

III. The Spirit in prophesy

Joel 2:28-30

IV. The Spirit in conception

Matt. 1:20

V. The Spirit in the confirming of Christ

Matt. 3:16-17

VI. The Spirit in support of Christ

Matt. 4:1

VII. The Spirit in the Word

Jn 14:26; Jn 16:13

VIII. The Spirit in the establishment of the Church

Acts 2:1-4

IX. The Spirit in salvation (church entrance)

Jn 3:1-5

X. The Spirit in Church growth

1 Cor. 12:1-13

XI. The Spirit in the resurrection

1 Peter 3: 18-22; Rom. 8:11

Conclusion:

The revelation of Christ

Rev. 1