The Holy Spirit comes to live inside every believer at salvation. We have the Spirit on-board. That regular and continuous presence makes a difference in the way that we conduct ourselves. We are created and re-created to worship God with our bodies. Tabernacle Baptist Church, Spirit sermon series

3. Introduction
• Temples
– Ornate, special structures (no expense spared)
– Holy places, special rules to protect that
– Centers for worship, sacrifice
– Dwellings for deities and or men together

4. Introduction
• The Spirit takes up a permanent residence in
every believer at the moment of
regeneration.
• Our bodies become temples of the Spirit.

5. The Spirit’s Presence
1. The Spirit’s presence is bestowed as a gift.
(Jn 7:37-39)
– This gift quenches spiritual thirst. (37)
– This gift is contained within but flows out freely,
blessing all those who are around. (39)
– This gift is received by faith in Christ. (38)

6. The Spirit’s Presence
2. The Spirit’s presence is given at salvation to
all believers. (Eph 1:13-14; Gal 3:2, 5)
– A person not having the Spirit is an unbeliever.
(Rom 8:9-11; Jude 19)
• No in-dwelling means no pleasing God
• No in-dwelling means no power against sin
• No in-dwelling means no promise of eternal
life
• No in-dwelling means no participation with
brothers

7. The Spirit’s Presence
2. The Spirit’s presence is given at salvation to
all believers. (Eph 1:13-14; Gal 3:2, 5)
– A carnal, sinning believer is still indwelt by the
Spirit. (1Cor 6:17-20)
• We are inseparably bound together (married)
with Christ by the Spirit
• We are no longer free to “play the field”
• Sinning is a gross violation of the covenant

8. The Spirit’s Presence
2. The Spirit’s presence is given at salvation to
all believers. (Eph 1:13-14; Gal 3:2, 5)
– A church is a corporation of indwelt individuals.
(1Cor 3:16-17; Eph 2:21-22; 1Pet 2:5)
• We are God’s building, a carefully laid
structure on a firm foundation (3:9-11)
• We are like living stones, built together upon
our precious Cornerstone, for the purpose of
sacrifice and worship

9. The Spirit’s Presence
3. The Spirit’s presence is permanent in
believers. (Jn 14:16-17)
– His dwelling is with us, who believe
– He will never leave us alone
– We can never evict Him

10. Special Cases
• Ps 51:11; Acts 5:32; 8:14-17; 19:1-6

11. The Spirit’s Presence
“Whether or not we feel it God the Holy Spirit
lives within our beings constantly.”
Charles Ryrie

12. Ramifications
• Rest securely in the Spirit’s commitment to
the relationship.
• Enjoy the presence of the Spirit in regular
daily life.
• Develop sensitivity to sin against the Spirit.