"The entrance of thy words giveth light (Psalm 119:130)."
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the most mysterious member of the Trinity. The Trinity consists of God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:21-22). God describes Himself as a triune God and this is something we can never fully understand.
The Holy Spirit can be thought of as God's presence.
The Holy Spirit, today, indwells every believer. The Bible states: "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38 NIV)."
The Holy Spirit is a divine person, not a force or an "it." The Bible states: "do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption . . . (Ephesians 4:30 NIV)."
The Holy Spirit is God. He has a mind, will and emotions. He is omniscient, omnipresent and all-powerful.
The Holy Spirit is a teacher: Jesus said: "These things I have spoken to you while remaining with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you." {John 14:25-26 NASB}
The Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to live successful Christian lives in accordance with the will of God. This is related to the extent we are obedient in terms of our behavior and thought life (Romans 12:1-2, 14:17, 15:13). Without the Holy Spirit, living a successful Christian life would be impossible.
The Holy Spirit also disciplines us (Hebrews 12:10-11). This discipline can include earthly hardships as well as allowing demonic torture (e.g. Matthew 18:21-35).
The Holy Spirit has many other functions. Some of them follow.
He makes salvation possible (1 Corinthians 12:3). He guarantees that believers will get to heaven (Ephesians 1:13-14). He enables believers to witness with power (Acts 1:8). He can make the Word of God real to those who hear it (Acts 10:44).
The Holy Spirit made possible the virgin birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18-20). He made prophecy possible both in the Old and New Testaments (Luke 2:25-35, Mark 12:36).
The Holy Spirit gives supernatural gifts to each believer (1 Corinthians 12:1-11). You find out which one(s) you have by trying out different ministries.
The Holy Spirit is also the author of miracles and healings, both in the past (Acts 2:1-12, 10:38) and today (1 Corinthians 12:9-10; 12:28-30).
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