Disciple's Guide to the Holy Spirit

Bonus: Deepening Your Quiet Time with God

Explains how to structure a time with God that is meaningful and growth inducing.

Bonus: Four Reasons Why I Believe in the Trinity

Explains the basic reasons why the concept of the Trinity is compatible with and taught in the Bible.

11. Living in the Holy Spirit

Explores abiding in the vine (John 15:1-17), beholding the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18), and corporate worship (Ephesians 5:18-20) as ways the Spirit uses to transform us. Examines spiritual warfare weapons of the sword of the Spirit and praying in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-18; Jude 20). Concludes by describing the lifestyle that will help a disciple walk in Spirit day by day.

10. Listening for the Holy Spirit's Voice

Sees familiarity with the Spirit's voice as vital to maturing as a disciple. Explores God's voice in Jesus' ministry, differences between messages in words vs. nudges or promptings (Mark 1:33-38; John 5:19; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12, 16; Acts 8:26-38). Concludes with heart preparation as a humble servant -- "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" (1 Samuel 3:1-10).

9. Gifts Empowered by the Holy Spirit (part 2)

Explores gift-lists in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; 28-30; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11, and discusses spiritual gifts of words of wisdom and knowledge, faith, healings, working of miracles, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, helps/service, exhortation/encouragement, administration/leadership, stewardship, mercy, etc.