Systematic Theology

Pneumatology

The Holy Spirit and the Gift of Tongues, part I

Acts 2: 1-13

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides a careful and thorough exposition of the true form of the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues. Dr. Johnson roots his critique in the New Testament's record of the phenomenon's occurrences.

The Holy Spirit and the Gift of Tongues, part II

1 Corinthians 12

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition on the spiritual gift of speaking on tongues. Dr. Johnson emphasizes the many gifts among believers which are enabled by the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit and the Gift of Tongues, part III

1 Corinithians 14

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his discussion of the biblical regulations concerning the manifestation of the spiritual gift of tongues within the church.

The Holy Spirit’s Work of Sanctifying Believers, part I

Acts 13, Ephesians 5

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins a three part series on the process by which the Holy Spirit sanctifies followers of Christ. Dr. Johnson introduces the process by explaining what it means to be "filled" with the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit’s Work of Sanctifying Believers, part II

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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition on how the Holy Spirit provokes the Christian into working out their salvation.

The Holy Spirit’s Work of Sanctifying Believers, part III

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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson completes a theological outline about the Holy Spirit's role in the process of sanctification.

Progressive Sanctification, part I

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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the notion of progressive sanctification which is held by different Christian traditions. In this first part, Dr. Johnson explains the proper relationship of good works to the process of sanctification.

Progressive Sanctification, part II

Romans 8

Dr. S. Lewis Johnson redefines progressive sanctification accounding to the Bible's teachings about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the believer.

The Holy Spirit and the Trinity, part 2

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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson introduces his systematic theology sub-series on the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.