Introduction:
It is good that, from time to time, we are reminded of the Holy Ghost/Spirit (notice those two words are interchangeable). We often speak of the Father and the Son, but neglect to speak of the Holy Spirit. This is probably due to our lack of understanding when it comes to the Holy Spirit, especially with many modern day confusions regarding His role.
In studying the Holy Spirit in the Bible, we find other names such as:
The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity (Ex: Luke 3:22, 1 John 5:7), and as such He is sometimes (as with all three persons of the Trinity) simply referred to as “God.”
The Holy Spirit comes upon people
He works miracles and fills a person with special wisdom and ability.
- Renews (Titus 3:5)
- Seals (Ephesians 1:13, 4:30, )
- In those by whom we have received the Bible (2 Peter
1:21)
The Holy Spirit speaks to people and leads them
Certain works of the Spirit can be resisted
It is good that, from time to time, we are reminded of the Holy Ghost/Spirit (notice those two words are interchangeable). We often speak of the Father and the Son, but neglect to speak of the Holy Spirit. This is probably due to our lack of understanding when it comes to the Holy Spirit, especially with many modern day confusions regarding His role.
In studying the Holy Spirit in the Bible, we find other names such as:
- Spirit of the Lord
- Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2)
- Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9)
- The Spirit
- The Comforter (particularly in John 14-16)
The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity (Ex: Luke 3:22, 1 John 5:7), and as such He is sometimes (as with all three persons of the Trinity) simply referred to as “God.”
The Holy Spirit comes upon people
He works miracles and fills a person with special wisdom and ability.
- Birth of Christ (Luke 1:35)
- Saves our souls and keeps us
- Renews (Titus 3:5)
- Seals (Ephesians 1:13, 4:30, )
- Baptism of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 3:11, Matthew 28:19)
- Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5, Romans 14:17, 2 Corinthians 6:6)
- Skills or “gifts” (Exodus 31:3, Luke 11:13, 1 Corinthians 12:4)
- All throughout the book of Judges, for example, the Spirit comes upon warriors to give them strength and ability to fight.
- He inspires prophecy
- In those by whom we have received the Bible (2 Peter
1:21)
The Holy Spirit speaks to people and leads them
- He sends (Acts 13:4)
- He forbids (Acts 16:6)
- He selects/calls (Acts 13:2, 20:28)
- He impresses on us to give (Exodus 35:21)
- He teaches (1 Corinthians 2:13)
- He helps us to pray (Romans 8:26, Jude 1:20)
Certain works of the Spirit can be resisted
- "Resisting" the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:51)
- "Blaspheming" the Holy Ghost (Mark 3:29)
- "Quenching" the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
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