Celebrating Canada's Birthday points us to...

"Consistently we see throughout early Canadian History, and even more recently, that the leaders of our nation and the architects of our society have recognized the foundation of Jesus Christ and His word.   It has been etched in stone in the Peace Tower, formed in the glass in the windows, inscribe in medal on the bells, written in our ink in our constitution, and charter of rights, and sung in the words of our National Anthem.   All of the aspects of Canadian history recognize the supremacy of God and the importance of His Word."

Bob Beasley and Paul Richardson, "One Dominion: Celebrating Canada, Prepared for a Purpose"

As we celebrate Canada's birthday, may it remind us of our need for...

1) True Freedom (Galatians 5:1, 13)

2) A Greater Citizenship (Philippians 3:20-21)

The Holy Spirit and Salvation

John 3:5-6,
"Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.    That which is born of the flesh is flesh and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit."

Through the Holy Spirit I receive...

1) New Life (John 3:5-6)

2) Adoption (Romans 8:15-16)

3) The Seal (Ephesians 1:13-14)

The Holy Spirit: The Prosectuor

John 16:8-11
"And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged."

The Holy Spirit convicts the world concerning...

1) Sin (vs. 9)

2) Righteousness (vs. 10)

3) Judgement (vs. 11)

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: Who Is He?

John 16:7
``Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.``

Main Passage: Acts 2:1-4

1. He Is God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11)

2. He Is a Person (Various verses)

3. He is a Promise Fulfilled (John 14:16-17)