THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE EXPANSION OF THE CHURCH

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the study

The Scriptures clearly identify who belongs to Christ—that is, who we might term a true Christian. Apostle Paul’s teaching in Romans 8:9: “Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His”. The Holy Spirit, then, is an essential aspect of the biblical definition of a Christian. Further, only those who are led by God’s Spirit have access to eternal life. Paul continues in verse 11, “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit which dwells in you.” It becomes abundantly clear that the Holy Spirit plays a major role in the lives of Christians. Paul defines the Christian very clearly: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” The Holy Spirit identifies us with Christ, it makes immortality possible to human, mortal beings, it makes possible an obedient, overcoming Christian life, and it truly leads (guides, empowers and motivates) the sons of God. In short, God’s Spirit—also called the Spirit of Christ—is what makes one a Christian, a Spirit-led follower of Jesus Christ.

If the Holy Spirit is what defines a Christian and makes one a child of God, it is most vital that we learn and understand more about that Spirit and its role..[1] The Holy Spirit is described in the Bible as a power at work in the lives of people, dealing with them and revealing more fully God and His will for mankind.... 

1.2       Statement of the Problem.

A church void of the Holy Spirit cannot grow and expand. God cannot bless a church that neglect the efficacy of the power of the Holy Spirit for growth and expansion. Unhealthy churches are filled with conflicts, spiritual carnality, leaders who are more interested in control than allowing the Holy Spirit to lead. The focus of toxic churches is inward...

1.3       Purpose of the Study.

The purpose of the research study is to determine the role of the Holy Spirit in the expansion of the church: a case study of Assemblies of God church. Specifically, the following  purposes:

 1.   To explore the person and characteristics of the Holy Spirit on the expansion of the Assemblies of God church.

2.    To examine  the place and essentiality of the Holy Spirit on the expansion of the Assemblies of God church.

3.    To ascertain the restrictive nature of the Holy Spirit on the growth of the church.

4.    To investigate the manifestations  of the Holy Spirit on the expansion of the Assemblies of God church.

1.4       Research Questions.

1.      Is the person and characteristics of the Holy Spirit visible in the expansion of the Assemblies of God church?

2.      What are the place and essentiality of the Holy Spirit on the expansion of the Assemblies of God church?

3.       What are the restrictive nature of the Holy Spirit on the growth of the church i?

4.      What are the manifestations of the Holy Spirit on the expansion of the Assemblies of God church?

1.5             Significance of the Study. 

The study will be of great and immense benefit to Christian ministers, theologians, Christians, members of the church, and researchers.

To the Christian ministers, it will increase their knowledge on the Holy Spirit and how it will expand their church, and to theologians, it will increase their perspective on the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the church, to Christians and members of the church they will have a better understanding of the role of the holy spirit and how he operate in the expansion of the church, and to researchers, it will be a resource material for further studies.

1.6       Scope of the Study.

The scope of the research study is limited in scope to The role of the Holy Spirit in the expansion of the church: a case study of Assemblies of God church Ondo District.

1.7       Limitation of the Study.

Time constraint- The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work. Financial constraint- Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (questionnaire).

1.8       Definition of Terms.

Role: the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.

Holy Spirit:  the Holy Spirit is a divine person, the third person in the trinity, a being with a mind, emotions, and a will.

Expansion: the action of becoming larger or more extensive.

Church: is a place where Christians come together to worship, prayer and serve God.

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[1] Fison, J. ‘The Blessing of the Holy Spirit’, (Dartman, Longman & Todd, London 1950). 34

[2] Myers, Bryant L. Walking with the Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 1999, 126.

[3]Hendry, G. S. ‘The Holy Spirit in Christian Theology’,( SCM publisher 1965),  42.

[4]Owen, J. ‘The Holy Spirit’, (Kregel, Michigan 1954). 75

CHAPTER  TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter review literature that are related to the research study...........

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter captures the methodology and procedure applied to gather relevant information for this research study. It comprises of research design, population and sampling, research instrument, validity  of the Instrument, administration of instrument and method of data collection and analysis......

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

The focus of this chapter is to present the findings obtained from the data collected and to discuss the analysis made out of the research questions.......

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES

This chapter consists of summary, conclusion, recommendations and suggestions for further studies which is as follows:.…...

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