THE APOSTLES' CREED
STUDY GUIDE 4.3
Lesson 4: The Holy Spirit
Section 3: Work


OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

III. Work

A. Creative power

  1. Natural World

  2. Spiritual Gifts

  3. Personal Renewal

B. Sanctification

C. Grace

  1. Common Grace

  2. Covenant Grace

  3. Saving Grace

D. Revelation

  1. General Revelation

  2. Special Revelation

  3. Illumination and Inward Leading

Conclusion


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Which aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit does this lesson mention? Explain each and give examples of each.

2. There is only one miracle mentioned in the Apostles’ Creed as being realized particularly by the Holy Spirit. What is it?

3. How does the lesson define the spiritual gifts?

4. Explain the different views of the continuation of spiritual gifts.

5. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages:

  Galatians 5:22-23
  1 Corinthians 3:16-17
  1 Corinthians 6:9-11
  1 John 5:6
  2 Peter 1:20-21

6. What is sanctification?

7. Explain the difference between common grace, covenant grace, and saving grace.

8. Explain the view of John Calvin regarding the truth among non believers.

9. Explain the differences between general revelation, special revelation, illumination, and inward leading.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. How have you experienced the work of the Holy Spirit in your life?

2. What spiritual gifts do you have?

3. In the past, what has your attitude been regarding truth that may come through non believers? Did this lesson cause you to change your attitude in any way? Explain.

4. How have you experienced the illumination and the inward leading of the Holy Spirit in your life?

5. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this lesson on the Holy Spirit? Explain why.