Introduction to the Holy Spirit
​Instructor: Russ Earl

Purpose
To gain a better understand of the Holy Spirit and to learn the dangers of some beliefs regarding the Holy Spirit.

Books
KJV (Required)
Other books may be suggested in class

Homework
Weekly notes are to be taken and submitted to the instructor.
Weekly questions will be sent to students. 

Major Assignment
A 3-5 page paper on the Holy Spirit in MLA format is due by week 14. 
​Learn about MLA format HERE

Proposed Schedule:
SESSION 1 — Topic: Why Definitions Matter & The Importance of Clarity About the Holy Spirit

SESSION 2 — Topic: Clarifying Misused Passages & Common Assumptions

SESSION 3 — Topic: The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament (Part 1)

SESSION 4 — Topic: The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament (Part 2)

SESSION 5 — Topic: The Holy Spirit & Christ (Part 1)

SESSION 6 — Topic: The Holy Spirit & Christ (Part 2)

SESSION 7 — Topic: The Holy Spirit & the Apostles (Part 1): The Promise of Apostleship

SESSION 8 — Topic: The Holy Spirit & the Apostles (Part 2): Matthias, Paul, & Apostolic Signs

SESSION 9 — Topic: The Influence of the Holy Spirit — Direct vs. Indirect (Part 1)

SESSION 10 — Topic: The Influence of the Holy Spirit — Miraculous Purposes (“The Seven Shuns”)

SESSION 11 — Topic: The Influence of the Holy Spirit — Miraculous Purposes (Part 2)

SESSION 12 — Topic: The End of the Miraculous Age

SESSION 13 — Topic: Non-Miraculous Influence of the Holy Spirit (Part 1): Conversion

SESSION 14 — Notes 7b (Part 1)Topic: Non-Miraculous Influence of the Holy Spirit (Part 2): Daily Life & Providence

SESSION 15 — Topic: A Doctrinal Summary of the Spirit’s Work Today