PNEUMATOLOGY

By.  Rev. Omega Kipemba.

I. MEANING OF PNEUMATOLOGY:

• It is the study of the person and the work of the Holy spirit.
• Is the theological discipline that focuses only on the Holy spirit.
• This discipline is allover the Bible.

II. PROMISES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
* Jn 14;16-18
"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor(comforter, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby) that he may remain with you forever"(Amp).

".. that he may remain with you forever”

• The word Remain in Greek is Meno, in John's gospel occurs 41 times and in his epistles occurs 26 times . 67 Times in all.
• The word “Meno” means; abide, dwell, remain, continue, endure, tarry, be present and abide still.

 III. HIS WORKS TO THE CHURCH
A. Regeneration

• Freligh, defines regeneration as that supernatural and immediate change fashioned by the Holy Spirit in the nature of the person who receives the Lord Jesus Christ.

 NB:The form of the church in any age is prescribed by the Holy Spirit.

•  It is not an evolutionary change, but a revolutionary one (pp 55).
•  It is the act which is done by God to a believer and it takes place within the nature of a man himself.
• The word regeneration occurs twice in the bible,  Mathew: 19:28, and Titus 3:5. 
• According to these scriptures regeneration is regarded as being reborn.

> This word Regeneration,in Greek is Palingenesias.
> In relation to the nature of man, it includes the various expressions used for eternal life which are;

• New birth, (Jn 3:3)
• Spiritual resurrection (Eph 2:6),
• New mind (1 Cor 2:16): We do not reason about the word of God we obey it. 
• Sons of God (Jn 1:12): A Christian with power and the desire to accomplish something can do anything." 
• Made alive (Rom 8:11) 
• Translation into the kingdom (2 Pet 2:9)

Rev. Omega Kipemba (RHS) alongside with his Translator Mr. Edson Ishengoma (LHS).