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- The Holy Spirit convicts the world of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgement. “When He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in Me; of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged” (John 16:8-11).
- We are born again by the work of Holy Spirit. Another difference the Holy Spirit makes in a person’s life is the work of the rebirth, or the born again experience.
- Holy Spirit teaches us and reminds us of all things. Before Jesus died on the cross, He told the disciples that the Spirit of God would bring all things to their remembrance and that He would be their teacher.
- Holy Spirit is our comforter. “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.
Jan 4, 2022 · Every human being has a spirit, and it is distinct from the “spirit,” or life, of animals. God made man differently from the animals in that He created us “in the image of God” (Genesis 1:26-27). Therefore, man is able to think, feel, love, design, create, and enjoy music, humor, and art.
- He Makes Us More Like Christ.
- He Gives Us Power to Witness. Just as Acts 1:8 mentions, the Holy Spirit empowers Christians to be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ. He gives us the boldness to testify of the Lord Jesus Christ in situations where we would normally be fearful or timid.
- The Holy Spirit Guides Us into All Truth.
- The Holy Spirit Convicts Us of Sin. Since the Holy Spirit is working to make us like Jesus, he convicts us of our sin. Sin is something that will always offend God and hold us back.
- What Is The Holy Spirit?
- Holy Spirit vs. Holy Ghost
- What Does The Holy Spirit do?
- The Holy Spirit in The New Testament
- The Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ
- Bible Definition of The Holy Spirit
- Names of The Holy Spirit
- Greek Meaning of "Pneuma"
- Bible Verses About The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost, is God, the third Person of the Holy Trinity, who eternally "proceeds" from the Father (John 15:26). The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. The word "Spirit" commonly translates the Greek New Testament word pneuma.
The terms "Holy Spirit" and "Holy Ghost" are often used interchangeably to refer to the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christian theology. In general, they are understood to represent the divine and spiritual presence of God in the world. However, there are historical and linguistic nuances to consider. "Holy Spirit" is a more modern and commo...
The Spirit dwells inside every true Christian. The body of faithful Christians becomes His temple (1 Corinthians 3:16). He is described as a 'Counsellor' or 'Helper' (paraclete in Greek, guiding them in the way of the truth.) The 'Fruit of the Spirit' (the result of His work) is "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentlen...
Christians believe that it was the Holy Spirit whom Jesus mentioned as the promised "Comforter" in John 14:26. After His resurrection, Christ told his disciples that they would be "baptized with the Holy Ghost," and would receive power or endowment (Acts 1:4-8). This promise was fulfilled in the events recounted in Acts 2. On the first Pentecost, J...
In Christian theology, the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit is a central aspect of the doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinity is the understanding that God exists as three distinct persons—the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit—yet these three persons are one God. The Bible is the primary source for understanding...
Some have argued that Old Testament believers were saved and sanctified by the Spirit just as New Testament believers. But such teaching appears nowhere in the Old Testament. However, people were made right with God. The focus of the Old Testament roles of the Spirit lies elsewhere. In the earliest Scriptures, the Spirit does not clearly emerge as ...
Old Testament
1. וְר֣וּחַ קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (rûaḥ qādəšô) – His Holy Spirit (Isaiah 63:10) 2. וְר֣וּחַ קָ֝דְשְׁךָ֗ (rûaḥ qādəšəkā) – Your Holy Spirit (Psalm 51:11) 3. וְר֣וּחַ אֱלֹהִ֔ים (rûaḥ ĕlōhîm) – Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2) 4. נִשְׁמַת־ר֨וּחַ חַיִּ֜ים (nišəmat-rûaḥ ḥayîm) – The Breath of the Spirit of Life (Genesis 7:22) 5. ר֣וּחַ יְהוָ֑ה (rûaḥ YHWH) – Spirit of YHWH (Isaiah 11:2) 6. ר֧וּחַ חָכְמָ֣ה וּבִינָ֗ה (rûaḥ ḥākəmâ ûbînâ) – Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding (Isaiah 11:2) 7. ר֤וּחַ עֵצָה֙ וּגְבוּרָ֔ה...
New Testament
1. πνεύματος ἁγίου (Pneumatos Hagiou) – Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18) 2. πνεύματι θεοῦ (Pneumati Theou) – Spirit of God (Matthew 12:28) 3. ὁ παράκλητος (Ho Paraclētos) – The Comforter, cf. Paraclete John 14:26 (John 16:7) 4. πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας (Pneuma tēs Alētheias) – Spirit of Truth (John 16:13) 5. Πνεῦμα Χριστοῦ (Pneuma Christou) – Spirit of Christ (1 Peter 1:11) Depending on context: πνεῦμα (Pneuma) – Spirit (John 3:8) Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) – Spirit (John 3:8)
According to the Greek Lexicon, the original Greek word for "Spirit," as used for Holy Spirit, is pneuma. This word is used 385 times in the King James translation and often refers to the Holy Spirit, but also in other contexts. Here are the definitions of this Greek word as found in the lexicon: 1. The Third Person of the Triune God, the Holy Spir...
Acts 4:31:“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Romans 8:14-16:“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you rece...
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Sep 10, 2024 · The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:23 that we were all created with three parts—a spirit, a soul, and a body: “And the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Oct 13, 2021 · Our body, soul, and spirit are created by God for His glory. They are connected to each other in relation to our well-being, to our work and ministry, to our worship or devotion to God, and ultimately to God’s salvation.
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Feb 9, 2021 · The deepest part of man is the human spirit. Learn why God created us with a spirit and why it's crucial for our Christian life.
