This lesson centers on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian. It is based out of Romans 8

1. The Work of the Spirit in
the Christian Life
Romans 8:5-17

2. Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Romans 1:16
1. Introduction to Romans- Not Ashamed of the Gospel
2. The Glory of God- Romans 3:23
3. The Problem of Sin- It’s Origins, Defining Sin, and Getting Rid of Sin
4. The Problem of Sin- Walking in the Light and the Battle that Rages
5. Fruit of Holiness- What Kind of People Should We Be?
6. The Law Has Died-
7. There is No Condemnation- The Righteous Fulfillment of the Law
8. The Work of the Spirit in the Christian Life
9. All Things Work Together- Trusting God
10. Predestination- Who are the Called- God’s Plan
11. God in the Fire!
12. What is my Dream?
13. Salvation- How God Designs Your Salvation
14. The Living Sacrifice

3. Points Made By Paul
• Those living according to the Spirit set minds on the things of the
Spirit
• Living after the Spirit brings life and peace
• The Spirit of God DWELLS IN YOU
• The Spirit in you brings life to your flesh
• We put sin to death in the flesh THROUGH the Spirit
• We have received Spirit of adoption- Abba Father
• The Spirits witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God

4. Since all of these things are true because of the Spirit
being within us, isn’t it important to understand more
about the Spirit of God- the Holy Spirit?

5. The Opposing Views
•The Spirit does
nothing for the
Christian
separate and
apart from the
word. Spirit is
passive
•The Word of God
does not work
separate and
apart from the
Spirit. The Spirit
is active.

6. The Bible and the Holy Spirit
In Creation
In Genesis 1:1- In the
beginning GOD (Elohim)
created the heaven and
earth.
Verse 3-
And the Spirit of God
moved on the face of
the waters.
Joseph in Egypt
Pharaoh said
Joseph has the
Spirit of God
Ex. 41:38
Other OT
Othniel, Caleb’s
younger brother-
Judges 3:10
Jephthah- Judges
11:29
Samson- Judges
15:14
David- 1 Sam. 16:13

7. I Will Pour Out My Spirit-Joel 2:28-ff
• Action of God on “all flesh”
Jew and Gentile
• Not a gift of Spirit, but the
Spirit itself
• Young/Old, Male/Female,
servants/served- Far
Reaching
• Is not limited to miraculous
• Prophesy, Dreams, Visions is
not an exhaustive list

8. The
Coming of
the
Comforter

9. How Does the Spirit Help the Christian?
Romans 8:13-27

10. •Puts to Death the Deeds of the Body
•Spirit bears witness with our spirit that
we are the children of God
•Spirit Makes Intercession for the saints

11. Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Romans 1:16
1. Introduction to Romans- Not Ashamed of the Gospel
2. The Glory of God- Romans 3:23
3. The Problem of Sin- It’s Origins, Defining Sin, and Getting Rid of Sin
4. The Problem of Sin- Walking in the Light and the Battle that Rages
5. Fruit of Holiness- What Kind of People Should We Be?
6. The Law Has Died-
7. There is No Condemnation- The Righteous Fulfillment of the Law
8. The Work of the Spirit in the Christian Life
9. All Things Work Together- Trusting God
10. Predestination- Who are the Called- God’s Plan
11. God in the Fire!
12. What is my Dream?
13. Salvation- How God Designs Your Salvation
14. The Living Sacrifice