Confirmation Class Lesson 10 The Holy Spirit Sanctifies

Confirmation Class! Lesson 10 “The Holy Spirit Sanctifies us”

John 19: 30 Study Guide When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished. ” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Christ’s work of redeeming the world is completed. Acts 16: 31 They replied, Personal benefit from “Believe in this is ours by faith (Trust). the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved —you and your household. ”

How we come to trust in Jesus What we are like by nature: Christ? Ephesians 2: 1 A. Dead in trespasses and sins. Romans 8: 7 the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. This is what we are like by nature! B. Enemies of God I Corinthians 2: 14 C. Blind to God’s message, we think it is foolishness. Therefore we cannot by our own thinking or choosing come to believe in Jesus as our Savior.

2. How saving faith comes. Ephesians 2: 4 -9 A. It is a gift of God. Rom. 10: 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. B. Through the Gospel message. I Corinthians 12: 3 3. The one who is in charge of this work is the Holy Spirit.

Forgiveness New Life God’s Word (Bible) Gospel Salvation Forgiveness New Life Salvation “the Means of Grace” Sacraments

The Work of the Holy Spirit 2 Thessalonians 2: 14 1. The Holy Spirit calls me that is, He leads me to know and trust my Savior, Jesus by the Gospel. This work of the Holy Spirit is called. . . CONVERSION (Being turned around) REGENERATION (Being born again)

Psalm 19: 7 -8 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 2. The Holy Spirit enlightens me, that is, He gives me spiritual understanding and joy (through the Gospel). Titus 2: 11 -14 3. The Holy Spirit sanctifies, that is, He sets me apart from the unbelieving world for a life of good works.

Sanctification SIN

Sanctification The Holy Spirit washes my sins away by working faith in me.

Sanctification The Holy Spirit calls me away from the sinful world to be holy together with all believers.

Sanctification The Holy Spirit calls me away from the sinful world to be holy together with all believers.

Sanctification CHRIST The Holy Spirit calls me away from the sinful world to be holy together with all believers.

Sanctification CHRIST The Holy Spirit calls me away from the sinful world to be holy together with all believers.

Sanctification CHRIST ? ? ? The Holy Spirit uses means to do this.

Sanctification CHRIST The Holy Spirit uses means to do this. He uses the Gospel in Word and Sacraments.

John 15: 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Hebrews 11: 6 The Holy Spirit 4. The Holy Spirit 1. keeps me in the faith through the Gospel. 2. Calls me Enlightens me 3. Sanctifies me 4. Keeps me in the faith

Two reminders for God’s Children: Matthew 12: 31 Ephesians 4: 30 1. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit after you are converted by closing your heart to the Word. Ephesians 5: 18 -19 2. Be filled continually with the Spirit through faithfulness to God’s Word in worship.

Assignment in class Word Study True - False

Welcome back from break Lesson 11 “The Holy Spirit Gathers the Church”

The Holy Christian Church is: People, not buildings. It is the whole number of believers everywhere. Ephesians 5: 25 -26 It is called… HOLY (or communion of saints) because its members have been cleansed of their sins by Jesus. I Corinthians 3: 11 CHRISTIAN because it is built upon Jesus Christ I Peter 2: 9 -10 CHURCH because all believers are “called out” of darkness into God’s family.

Ephesians 4: 4 -6 There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to one hope when you were called — one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all , who is over all and through all and in all. There is only one Church because all believers are united in Jesus, who is the Head of the Body, the Church I Samuel 16: 7 Only the Lord knows who belongs to the Church because only the Lord can look into the heart to see true faith. Isaiah 55: 10 -11 The Church will be found wherever the Word of God is being preached and the Sacraments are being used faithfully.

Holy Christian Church Everyone in the World who Believes in Jesus

Holy Christian Church Members are cleansed of their sins It is built upon Christ “called out” of darkness into God’s family. CHRIST

Holy Christian Church All Believers Everywhere

Holy Christian Church Invisible Church All Believers Everywhere

Hebrews 10: 23 -25 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching. It is God’s will that Christians assemble together around the Word and Sacraments. Christian Congregation = An assembly or gathering of people around the gospel. Matthew 13: 47 -50 Within any Christian congregation there may also be hypocrites. The Lord knows who they are. (But we don’t).

God’s will for us is: Acts 16: 31 1. That we be part of the Holy Christian Church through faith in Jesus. Hebrews 10: 23 -25 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 2. That we be a part of a Christian, evangelical (gospel preaching) congregation.

John 8: 31 One that is faithful to all of the Bible (“orthodox”) Not this: But this: CHRIST Romans 16: 17 Not this: II Corinthians 6: 14 But this: CHRIST One that is not a sect or cult (non-Christian group)

Quiz for both lessons today. Need a secretary for the class

Quiz 10 True – False: Put an X in front of every true statement ( ) The Holy Christian Church is every church building where Christ is preached. ( ) The Holy Christian Church is people, not buildings. It is the whole number of believers. ( ) There are no hypocrites in the Holy Christian Church. ( ) There are no hypocrites within any Christian congregation. ( ) All congregations should be centered in the Bible and Sacraments ( ) True believers are to be found in all parts of the world. ( ) To join with a false church that is not true to the Bible is always wrong since God’s Word tells us not to join with such groups.

God’s Reservoir: Fill in the blanks on the black board to match what we went through in class.

Word Study (Match the correct definition to each Word). ___ ___ ___ Repentance Conversion Regeneration Sanctify Enlighten Good Works A. B. C. D. E. F. G. rebirth, a being born again to give wisdom and understanding the rejection of sin and acceptance of a godly life to make fun of something a turning, turning around (from unbelief to faith) to set apart for God, to make holy fruits of faith

For the Test n. Quizzes numbered 6 -10 (Lessons 6 -11) n. V. I. C 1 -15 n. V. I. P. 1 -8 Afterwards… Prepare and eat Tortellini Dinner