NOTES:  “Who is the Holy Spirit?”
But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me. Righteousness is available because I go to the Father, and you will see me no more. Judgment will come because the ruler of this world has already been judged.
“There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.
      John 16:7-15 (NLT)
Working Definition: The Holy Spirit is God’s empowering and personal presence, making much of Jesus in your life and through your life.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A POWERFUL FORCE
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A PERSONAL PRESENCE
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR ADVOCATE.
FOUR WAYS THE SPIRIT HELPS US:
1. He SPEAKS.
2. He helps you know what to SAY.
3. He helps you know what NOT to SAY.
4. He CONVICTS
BOTTOM LINE:
The Christian life is IMPOSSIBLE to live without the Holy Spirit
CHALLENGE:
INVITE the Spirit