Bible Doctrine I
Lesson Eleven:  God In Emanation

The Holy Spirit
•	God is Spirit
•	Only one Spirit (Eph. 4:4)
•	Used to designate manifestation of God
•	Way God communicates with us

God In Emanation
¥	References:  Acts 2:17, 10:44
¥	Emanate = “to flow forth from”
¥	Holy Spirit is God flowing forth in blessing, salvation, and power

One Spirit
¥	Ref:  Acts 2:4, Eph. 4:4,3:19, Col 1:27
¥	Whether in creation, incarnation or a Pentecost, all the same Spirit!

Personality of the Holy Spirit
¥	Ref:  John 16:13, Col. 1:27
¥	What is the personality?
¥	Jesus Christ dwelling within us in the power of His Resurrection life
¥	“He” referring to another manifestation of the One True God
¥	“It” referring to the experience 

Oneness of The Spirit
•	Ref:  John 4:24,14:18 II Cor 3:17, Ro 8:9
	“God is a Spirit
	“Lord is that Spirit”
	“I will come to you”
	“Spirit of God” – “Spirit of Christ”
•	Consider creation
	Gen. 1:2, Job 33:4, Col 1:16

Typified
•	The ministry of the Holy Spirit is typified in the Old Testament
o	Cloud (Ex. 13:21, II Chron 5:14)
o	Mount Carmel (I Kings 18:38)

Symbols
•	Many symbols used in speaking of the Holy Ghost
•	Fire (Matt 3:11, Acts 2:3)
•	Oil (Matt 25:1-13, Luke 10:34)
•	Wine (Matt 9:17, Luke 10:34)
•	Water (John 4:14, John 7:38)
•	Dove (Matt 3:16)
•	Wind (Acts 2:2)
•	Seal (Eph 1:13-14,4:30)

Terms
•	Many terms and titles used for the Holy Spirit
o	Holy Spirit
o	Holy Ghost
o	Spirit of Grace
o	Spirit of Truth
o	Spirit of Life
o	Spirit of Promise
o	Spirit of Burning
o	Spirit of Glory
o	Spirit of God
o	Spirit of Christ
o	Spirit of Wisdom
o	Unction
o	Comforter

Promised
•	The Holy Spirit was promised
o	Old Testament (Joel 2:28)
o	John the Baptist (Matthew 3:11)
o	Promised by Jesus Christ (John 14:15-26)

LESSON ELEVEN
SELF HELP TEST
Write out the Scriptures with Scriptural references to prove the following truths:
1.	There is only one Spirit.

2.	John the Baptist prophesied concerning the Holy Ghost.

3.	There is a Oneness of the Holy Spirit with Jesus Christ.

4.	The Holy Spirit was typified in the Old Testament.

5.	Fire is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

6.	All men of every race may receive the Holy Spirit.