The purpose of this series is to look at the concept of baptism as it is described in the Scriptures. Most people have a very narrow view of baptism that is often based on church traditions rather than the Word of God. Baptism, as it is seen in both the Old and New Testaments, is a much deeper subject; it has great spiritual meaning beyond that of a simple religious ordinance or ritual. When a person hears the word “baptism” their first thought is usually water baptism, but there are many different baptisms spoken of in the Scriptures, most of which do not involve water at all. In this series of lessons, we examine the various baptisms found in the Scriptures to see the origin and meaning of the word, and to understand the importance of the spiritual baptism that places us in Christ in this present dispensation.
These Bible lessons were taught by Pastor Gregg Bing in 2021-2022 during the adult Sunday school class at Grace Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX.
Gregg Bing - March 24, 2019
The Trinity - Subordination of the Holy Spirit
All three persons of the Godhead exist co-equally and co-eternally, however, there is a sense in which the Holy Spirit is subordinate to the Father and to the Son. The Holy Spirit proceeds from (is sent by) both the Father and the Son. The role of the Holy Spirit is also subordinate to the Father and the Son in that He speaks what He hears from Them, and He speaks in order to glorify the Son. Yet, during the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit actually comes upon Him and empowers Him throughout His ministry. However, in regard to the person of the Holy Spirit, He is in no way inferior to the Father or the Son.
From Series: "The Holy Spirit"
In this series of Bible studies, we look at the person and work of the third person of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit.
