Doctrine of the Holy Spirit - Reformed Theological Seminary

The Holy Spirit and His Story

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To identify the person of the Holy Spirit To define “Holy” and “Spirit” To trace the story of the Spirit in the Old Testament To understand the role of the Spirit in creation To recognize the role of the Spirit in creation, theocracy, morality, redemption, the inspiration of Scripture, and the revelation of His divine person

The Identity of the Holy Spirit

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To identify the person of the Holy Spirit To define “Holy” and “Spirit” To trace the story of the Spirit in the Old Testament To understand the role of the Spirit in creation To recognize the role of the Spirit in creation, theocracy, morality, redemption, the inspiration of Scripture, and the revelation of His divine person

The Work of the Holy Spirit

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To identify the person of the Holy Spirit To define “Holy” and “Spirit” To trace the story of the Spirit in the Old Testament To understand the role of the Spirit in creation To recognize the role of the Spirit in creation, theocracy, morality, redemption, the inspiration of Scripture, and the revelation of His divine person

The Spirit of Jesus Christ Part 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To explain the fulfillment of the Spirit’s prophetic role and what is meant by the Spirit “coming upon” individuals To identify Old Testament types of the Spirit’s “overshadowing” that correspond with Mary’s conception To recognize that the Spirit was present and active at the inauguration of the life of Christ To acquire a better understanding of the operation of the Spirit in the growth, development, and baptism of Jesus To recognize the Spirit as the strategist in the Kingdom

The Spirit of Jesus Christ Part 2

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To explain the fulfillment of the Spirit’s prophetic role and what is meant by the Spirit “coming upon” individuals To identify Old Testament types of the Spirit’s “overshadowing” that correspond with Mary’s conception To recognize that the Spirit was present and active at the inauguration of the life of Christ To acquire a better understanding of the operation of the Spirit in the growth, development, and baptism of Jesus To recognize the Spirit as the strategist in the Kingdom

Pentecost Part 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To explain the three strands of Jesus’ relation to the Spirit To discuss the significance of Acts 2:33 To identify Old Testament strands To investigate the Spirit’s ontological and economical relationship with the Father and Son To discuss the Spirit’s role in conviction, conversion, inspiration, and communion

Pentecost Part 2

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To explain the three strands of Jesus’ relation to the Spirit To discuss the significance of Acts 2:33 To identify Old Testament strands To investigate the Spirit’s ontological and economical relationship with the Father and Son To discuss the Spirit’s role in conviction, conversion, inspiration, and communion

Pentecost Part 3

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To explain the three strands of Jesus’ relation to the Spirit To discuss the significance of Acts 2:33 To identify Old Testament strands To investigate the Spirit’s ontological and economical relationship with the Father and Son To discuss the Spirit’s role in conviction, conversion, inspiration, and communion

The Spirit of Order

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To define the ordo salutis To examine the usefulness of the “golden chain” model To introduce “union with Christ” as a model for the Spirit’s work

Union With Christ

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To define the biblical background To examine the advantages of this model To understand the dimensions of this union

Calling and Conviction

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To define calling To understand that calling is both powerful and effective To examine calling at the conscious level To investigate the nature of conviction of sin To examine genuine conviction To seek a balance between the Law and the Gospel with respect to conviction

Regeneration Part 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To examine the character and nature of regeneration To understand that regeneration is operative on the whole person To observe the effects and evidences of regeneration

Regeneration Part 2

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair Ferguson

To examine the character and nature of regeneration To understand that regeneration is operative on the whole person To observe the effects and evidences of regeneration

Regeneration Part 3

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To examine the character and nature of regeneration To understand that regeneration is operative on the whole person To observe the effects and evidences of regeneration

Conversion Part 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson

To investigate the biblical teaching on faith To examine elements in the reformed doctrine of faith To consider the idea of repentance To understand the elements of repentance