Blue Belt Bible Studies
1. The Person of the Holy Spirit
October 18, 2023
Spirit. What is it? A dictionary definition is “The nonphysical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul”. “In philosophy and religion, spirit is the vital principle or animating essence within humans or, in some views, all living things.” Your spirit speaks of the same inner life in relation to God: your faith, hope, love, character, and perseverance. The Bible tells us that there are seven Spirits of God. “And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” Our study here investigates the “Mystery of the Holy Spirit”. Clear your mind and dive in for an enlightening journey into this mystery! Quote: You might as well try to hear without ears or breathe without lungs, as try to live a Christian life without the Spirit of God in your heart. ― D. L. Moody Dwight L. Moody the renown evangelist quote above tells us several things worthy of noting but in particular it indicates that the Spirit of God and the Holy Spirit are one and the same. You may have heard the name Holy Ghost to reference the Spirit of God, who is indeed part of the triune godhead and that He is just as much God as the Father and the Son. Still, the name Holy Spirit holds intrigue thus the mystery of the name. The Bible refers to the Spirit in many versus and in differing terms adding to the mystery. So, can the Holy Spirit be explained? If we know where to look the Holy Spirit can indeed be explained. But to have an understanding of what is explained you must be a believer else you will not understand these things. Hyperlinks may take the reader to the referenced Bible verse as found in the NLT translation of the Bible. This was done for uniformity of the Christian Karate Club Bible curriculum. It is intentional that students have access to differing Bible translations so that a complete understanding of the Word can be achieved.
2. Jesus and the Holy Spirit
November 1, 2023
In this Lesson, We will discover more of the mystery surrounding the Holy Spirit, Specifically with His interactions before, During and After the Ministry of Christ! Key questions to wrestle with: What is the distinction between the Holy Spirit and Christ? How are they both God (Part of the Trinity) and yet individual? Hyperlinks may take the reader to the referenced Bible verse as found in the NLT translation of the Bible. This was done for uniformity of the Christian Karate Club Bible curriculum. It is intentional that students have access to differing Bible translations so that a complete understanding of the Word can be achieved. How was the Holy Spirit involved in the events before Christ and after Christ?
3. Holy Spirit and Believers
Understanding Miracles in our lives as believers can help us understand the role of the spirit in our daily lives! As you work through this lesson (and sermon) Keep in mind that miracles are only a FRACTION of the work of the Holy Spirit, but they often can be the loudest and most obvious evidence in the life of the believer. Key Points to take away from this: - The Holy Spirit is evidence of the authenticity of the Gospel. - Every Believer has access to the holy Spirit - How are YOU led by the Holy Spirit Other Media to Study https://youtu.be/ibku2qud6hs?si=y_pdg5mekgvfyvdr https://youtu.be/lsi3hemigoi?si=xl3ek8_98kkfpdvo https://youtu.be/t3ku3obteze?si=nq3j8moz4wdwsffq https://youtu.be/aw7ze2dlyto?si=pwqihgbfazwumvlc
4. The Holy Spirit and Transformation
Check out the video resources and suggested reading BEFORE completing the study guide! Reading: http://www.bibleref.com/galatians/5/galatians-chapter-5.html http://www.gotquestions.org/spirit-walk.html Further Study https://youtu.be/5j0bad5zhag?si=p81wcdkajxy8fqnx https://youtu.be/u1g6de_uyvs?si=dbhmlqr6s3hop4k-
What is Pneumatology? THE FINAL
Check out all reading and video content BEFORE completing the Essay. Through this study, you have been learning about Pneumatology - The Study of the Holy Spirit. A closing thought: Could it be that primary evidence of the Holy Spirit at work is our spiritual curiosity? Could it be that the Spirit keeps us engaged in the exploring, discovering, and adventuring process—by revealing the mysteries of God bit by bit as we go? Reading and Research tools http://www.gotquestions.org/pneumatology.html http://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/smith_chuck/studyguides_spirit/spirit.cfm Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Video Series (Liberty University) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=plgictj8g9hvw5efpdnroa3id2hi7krph7&si=zhtg7mitxq1wub5a Essay Prompt: In http://www.bibleref.com/john/4/john-chapter-4.html Jesus tells the woman at the well that there will be a time that 'true worshipers' Will worship in Spirit and truth. What is the connection between Spirit and Truth? What is the connection between the Spirit and Water? AND what is the importance of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the modern Believer? Word count requirements 500 - Junior (or oral board) 1500 - Youth 2000 - Adult This can be turned in online via email to mailto:shinjakenpokarate@gmail.com, or in person. Hand-written or typed.