Lesson #25: Grieving and Quenching the Holy Spirit

What does it mean to “grieve” the Holy Spirit?

To make the Holy Spirit leave the believerTo sin against God in a way that disrupts fellowship with HimTo lose salvationTo stop the Holy Spirit from existing

Which verse specifically tells believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit?

Romans 8:1Galatians 5:16Ephesians 4:301 Corinthians 6:19

What is one major way a believer can grieve the Holy Spirit?

By walking in obedienceBy allowing sin to control his thoughts, attitudes, and actionsBy studying ScriptureBy praying

What does it mean to “quench” the Holy Spirit?

To resist or suppress His ministry and influenceTo cause the Holy Spirit to lose His deityTo lose salvationTo remove the Holy Spirit from the earth

Which verse specifically commands believers, “Do not quench the Spirit”?

1 Thessalonians 5:19Ephesians 5:18Galatians 5:25Romans 12:2

Which statement best describes the difference between grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit?

Grieving concerns salvation, while quenching concerns baptismThey have completely opposite meaningsNeither has anything to do with the believer's spiritual lifeGrieving involves sinful behavior and attitudes; quenching involves resisting or suppressing the Spirit's working

What can happen when a believer continually allows sinful attitudes and behavior to control his life?

You lose the indwelling of the Holy SpiritYou lose occupation with ChristYou lose the spiritual lifeYou lose salvation.

Which sequence best represents the believer's response after recognizing sin?

Sin → hide it → continue in itSin → blame others → become bitterSin → confess it to God → restore fellowship → continue walking by means of the SpiritSin → lose salvation → become an unbeliever

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How is the thinking different in the spiritual life vs. the carnal life?

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Lesson #25: Grieving and Quenching the Holy Spirit

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