The uniqueness of the Son (continued)

He is the Head of His Body, which is the combination of all believers. He is building His Body ... building His universal church. Ephesians 1:20-23, 4:15, Matthew 16:18

He gives equipping gifts to His Body. These gifts are specialized people. They are apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers. They are given to equip believers for service. These are different from the empowering gifts (special abilities) given by the Spirit to believers individually. Ephesians 4:11-13

He is praying for us.  Jesus intercedes for us. Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25

He is preparing a place for us in the presence of God. John 14:1-3

He is King ... and will rule as King. John 12:14-15, 1 Timothy 6:13-16, Revelation 19:15-16

He will return for us. John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

He will judge all people. He will judge believers and non-believers. John 5:22,27, 1 Corinthians. 3:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE SPIRIT. God the Spirit has always been, is, and always will be fully and totally God. However, we see Him uniquely doing particular things that distinguish Him from the Son and the Father.

He inspired the men who wrote the Bible. He carried them along to produce the written Word. The Word is God-breathed by the Spirit through the men that wrote the Word. God's Word is the sword of the Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21, Matthew 22:43, Acts 28:25, Ephesians 6:17

He was in and upon certain people in Old Testament times. These people included Joseph, Genesis 41:38 ... Joshua, Numbers 27:18 ... Daniel, Daniel 4:8 ... Gideon, Judges 6:34 ... Samson, Judges 13:25 ... and Saul, 1 Samuel 10:10.

He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgement. The Holy Spirit convinces and convicts people of the sin of their unbelief. He convinces and convicts people of the righteousness of Christ. He convinces and convicts people of the surety of judgment. John 16:8-12

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