The Spirit of Christmas Present: Part Two
(John 14:15-18,27)

I. Jesus came so the Holy Spirit could come
A. Jesus is “God with us” in the flesh. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1,14)
B. The Holy Spirit is “God with us” through the Spirit. (John 14:16-18,23; 16:7,28)

II. The Role of the Holy Spirit
A. The Holy Spirit gives you new life in Christ. (John 1:12-13, 3:5-8)
B. The Holy Spirit makes you part of the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:13)
C. The Holy Spirit assures you that you are a child of God. (Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 4:6)
D. The Holy Spirit helps you grow in Christ. (Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 8:9; Galatians 4:19; 5:22-23)
E. The Holy Spirit gives you supernatural peace from Christ. (Luke 2:14; John 14:27)
F. The Holy Spirit empowers you for witness and service. (Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-5,11)
G. The Holy Spirit guarantees your place in Heaven. (Ephesians 1:13-14)