𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬

WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES TODAY

(His Present Work in the Dispensation of Grace)
Key Text: Ephesians 1:13–14; Romans 8

INTRODUCTION

Many believers speak about the Holy Spirit emotionally, mystically, or experientially—but Scripture tells us plainly what He does.
Rightly dividing the Word (2 Timothy 2:15) shows that the Spirit’s ministry today is not sign-based or sensational, but spiritual, inward, and positional, revealed through the Apostle Paul for the Church, the Body of Christ.

Today, we will examine 9 works of the Holy Spirit operating NOW in this Dispensation of Grace.

CONVICTING SPIRIT
John 16:8; Romans 3:19–20
The Spirit exposes sin—not to condemn, but to correct.

A. Sin Revealed – The Spirit shows man’s guilt before God
John 16:8
B. Self-Righteousness Ruined – No flesh justified by works
Romans 3:20
C. Savior Required – Conviction drives sinners to grace
Galatians 3:24
Dispensational Note: Conviction leads to faith in Christ, not repentance rituals.

CONVERTING SPIRIT
Titus 3:5; 2 Corinthians 5:17
The Spirit gives new life instantly at faith.

A. Regeneration Granted – New birth by grace
Titus 3:5
B. New Creation Given – Old things passed away
2 Corinthians 5:17
C. No Works Required – Salvation is not earned
Ephesians 2:8–9

CONTAINING SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 6:19; Colossians 2:10
The Spirit permanently indwells every believer.

A. Indwelling Presence – God lives within
1 Corinthians 6:19
B. Complete Position – Nothing lacking in Christ
Colossians 2:10
C. No Leaving or Losing – Permanent residence
Romans 8:9

CONFIRMING SPIRIT
Ephesians 1:13–14; 4:30
The Spirit seals believers eternally.

A. Sealed at Salvation – Not after works
Ephesians 1:13
B. Secured Until Glory – Redemption guaranteed
Ephesians 4:30
C. Assurance Supplied – No fear of loss
Romans 8:38–39

COUNSELING SPIRIT
John 16:13; Romans 12:2
The Spirit guides through Scripture, not visions.

A. Truth Directed – Leads into all truth
John 16:13
B. Mind Renewed – Thinking changed by doctrine
Romans 12:2
C. Word Illuminated – Understanding increases
1 Corinthians 2:12
Emphasis: Guidance today is Word-based, not sign-based.

COMFORTING SPIRIT
John 14:16; Romans 15:13
The Spirit strengthens believers inwardly.

A. Peace Provided – God’s calm assurance
Romans 15:13
B. Hope Preserved – Encouragement in trials
Romans 8:18
C. Power Supplied – Strength from within
Ephesians 3:16

COMMUNICATING SPIRIT
John 14:26; Colossians 3:16
The Spirit teaches sound doctrine.

A. Teaching Truth – Scripture explained
John 14:26
B. Pauline Emphasis – Mystery revealed
Ephesians 3:5–9
C. Discernment Given – Error identified
1 Timothy 4:1

CHARACTER-FORMING SPIRIT
Galatians 5:22–23; 2 Corinthians 3:18
The Spirit produces Christlike character.

A. Fruit Produced – Not gifts as proof
Galatians 5:22–23
B. Transformation Ongoing – From glory to glory
2 Corinthians 3:18
C. Sanctification Progressive – Daily setting apart
1 Thessalonians 4:3

CONNECTING SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:4
The Spirit unites believers into one Body.

A. One Body Formed – No Jew or Gentile
1 Corinthians 12:13
B. Unity Maintained – One Spirit, one hope
Ephesians 4:4
C. Division Rejected – Denominations exposed
1 Corinthians 1:10
Dispensational Truth: The Church is not Israel, but the Body of Christ.

CONCLUSION

The Holy Spirit today is not producing signs, but producing saints.
He is not empowering spectacles—but establishing believers in grace truth.
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
— Galatians 5:25

CALL TO ACTION

Stop chasing experiences—start trusting doctrine
Stop mixing law and grace—stand fast in liberty
Stop grieving the Spirit—walk worthy of your calling
Ephesians 4:1

FINAL THOUGHTS

The Spirit convicts—but Christ saves
The Spirit seals—but grace secures
The Spirit teaches—but Paul explains
The Spirit unites—but doctrine preserves
Rightly divide. Rest in grace. Walk in the Spirit.

To God be the glory—through Jesus Christ—by the Holy Ghost.