The holy spirit is the power or influence of God. Notice, it was the Father’s spirit that was communicated to our Lord Jesus, “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel” (Luke 4:18). This [...]
The nation of Israel received the Law Covenant 50 days after the Passover in Egypt. Thus, historically, Pentecost (meaning 50) was very important. However, Pentecost in the New Testament is even more significant. Pentecost was the Greek name for a feast celebrating a wheat [...]
“Slain in the spirit” or “slaying in the spirit” are not scriptural expressions. Some charismatic Christians use these phrases to describe an individual in religious ecstasy who falls to the floor when he is overcome by the power of the holy spirit. Religious ecstasy [...]
The Holy Spirit is not a person. God's Holy Spirit is the power of God working blessings in many different ways. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for spirit is "ruach" and it means wind or breath. Just as the wind is invisible [...]
Most Christians are Christians in name only, i.e., nominal. They recognize Jesus as their Savior, practice righteous living, attend church, read the Bible, etc. This is a very good first step. However, they have not given their hearts and lives over to God to [...]
Nothing is stated in the Bible about mankind having two natures. Genesis 2:7 teaches that God made man from the dust of earth then breathed life into him. Man became a living soul. Soul = Body + Breath of life. He did not receive [...]
The holy spirit is God’s great power which He uses to accomplish His purposes. In the Old Testament, God used his power to create the world and all the living plants and animals. “And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters,” Genesis 1:2. God also [...]
The major work of God’s holy spirit right now is the development of the church class (also called the bride of Christ). This is a tremendous work. God is taking natural, sinful people and through His mighty power and our obedience to His will [...]
“There is a sin which is not unto death, [and] there is a sin unto death; I do not say you should pray for it.” (1 John 5:16) That sin is described as a sin against the holy Spirit of God. It is not [...]
Mark 3:28-30 finds a parallel reference in Matthew 12:31-32 which says, “And whosoever speaketh a word against the son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever speaketh against the holy spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither [...]
There are three scriptures which use the word propitiation (in the King James Version), all of which say that Jesus is the propitiation (not the Holy Spirit) for the sins of the world. Romans 3:24,25 "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption [...]
Some people think that the Holy Spirit is a person, but let’s look at how the word “spirit” is used in the Bible. In the Old Testament, “spirit” is the Hebrew word ruach which is literally translated as “wind or breath” such as in [...]
There are times that this would seem to be true, especially from the Jewish perspective. This is illustrated in Revelation 5:1-3, “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed [...]
This question essentially asks, “Who protects and guides Christians while they are still on earth?” We look to the Bible for our answer. God's kindness guides us. [...]
God’s holy Spirit is the holy power and influence of God. In the New Testament, the holy Spirit is referred to by many names and each name explains a different aspect of this mighty power. For example: the Spirit of truth (John 16:13), the [...]
On the last night of His earthly life, our Lord Jesus promised His disciples a Helper, Counselor, or Comforter, “even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: and ye also shall bear witness…” John 15:26, 27 (KJV). [...]
Not everyone has the holy spirit, but only those whom God is calling out to be a people for His name (Acts 15:14). So, let us address the question: “If someone is begotten of God's holy spirit, then what happens to the holy spirit [...]
Genesis 1:2, “And the earth was without form, and void, …And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” The word Spirit is the Strong’s Hebrew word H7307, “ruach”. Strong’s Concordance defines “ruach” as “wind; by resemblance breath…” Some of the [...]
Yes – after believing in Jesus and making a full and complete consecration/dedication to serve God, God justifies us and seals us with the holy spirit. We see this in Ephesians 1:13-14: “…having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit [...]
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (Concordia Translation) This process describes those who have become God's people by making a full consecration of themselves [...]
