“ I saw the spirit descending from heaven like a dove‚ and it remained on him.” A spirit is something that dwells among humanity that is within a person. In the article written by Reimund Bieringer “ Greater than our hearts”( 1 John 3:20) The Spirit in the Gospel of John for The Bible Today Journal September/October 2007 edition directs our attention on the Spirit. The journal explains the spirit and the connection that it has with Jesus and the followers of Christ in regards to the mission and accomplishing
Premium Jesus Christianity New Testament
The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts A research paper submitted to Professor P. L. Brewster In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements For BIBL364 Liberty University Online By Robert Ortiz Jr. Lynchburg‚ Virginia August 17‚ 2012 Table of Contents Introduction 2 The Coming / Filling of the Holy Spirit 2 The Holy Spirit Speaks through Believers 4 The Holy Spirit Speaks to Believers 4 The Holy Spirit Works
Premium Jesus New Testament Holy Spirit
reader a forceful and vibrant Holy Spirit that is driving and compelling the apostles to spread the gospel throughout the Roman Empire to satisfy Christ’s Great Commission‚ “to spread the good news to all people and all nations to the ends of the earth.” II Jesus‚ Holy Spirit‚ and Pentecost A: The Apostles are told to wait‚ and are given commands from Jesus about the Holy Spirit 1: Acts 1:2-8‚ Jesus’s commands to the Apostles about the Holy Spirit 2: Acts 1:9‚ Apostles
Premium
The Holy Spirit as a person in God and a presence within you This page’s links : * Who Is the Holy Spirit? * the Holy Spirit As God * the Spirit of God in the Hebrew Scriptures * Spirited QuotesOther core Spirit matters: * A Noun That Acts Like A Verb * The Spirit Calls You. * the Spirit in you‚ and in your life. * the Holy Spirit Gives Gifts. * What the Spirit Grows Within You * Not Here on a Whim. * Speaking through the Prophets. * the Holy Spirit as revealer. | More
Premium Christianity Jesus Holy Spirit
THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN REGENERATION INTRODUCTION The words "born again" have been cheapened today by many in religion. Satan is a master at redefining Bible terms; therefore‚ it behooves us to have a clear understanding of the Scriptural meaning of these words. Let’s consider what the Bible teaches about being "regenerated" or "born again." I. THE NECESSITY OF THE NEW BIRTH A. OUR LORD CLEARLY REVEALED THAT REGENERATION WAS NECESSARY TO SALVATION (Jn. 3:3‚ 5). 1. Before a man
Premium Holy Spirit New Testament Jesus
Ministry of the Holy Spirit Background The term‚ "Holy Spirit‚" seldom occurs in the Old Testament. Actually it is found only three times; once in Psalm 51:5‚ and twice in Isaiah 63:10-14. The most frequently used terms or expressions for the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament are: the Spirit of the Lord My Spirit the Spirit the Spirit of God the spirit of (Judgment‚ fire‚ justice‚ etc.) your Spirit In nearly all of these cases‚ the reference to the Holy Spirit is clear‚ although
Premium Christianity Jesus Holy Spirit
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. They are present in their fullness in Jesus Christ but are found in all Christians who are in a state of grace. We receive them when we are infused with sanctifying grace which we receive twice‚ once during baptism‚ and once during confirmation. I chose this topic because the Holy Spirit lives inside us and guides the actions of those who desire His presence. The Holy Spirit empowers the believer
Premium Christianity Holy Spirit Jesus
inspired by the Holy Spirit or they may be what some theologian or biblical student has dreamed up. Although the Holy Spirit is part of the Godhead the saints of the Old Testament era did not think of Him as a separate divine being but rather as a powerful force of God. This force was believed to be proof of the presence of God. The development of the doctrine and role of the Holy Spirit took many centuries. There was little attention given to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit prior to the Nicene
Premium Christianity Jesus God
ONE BOWL‚ SEVEN PIPES‚ SEVEN LAMPS The Holy Spirit can use angels and men for the glory of the Lord Jesus. The Holy Spirit vivifies and empowers all. In this perception‚ we say that the angels are the fellow workers of the saints; they are assigned to co-work with the saints. The mystery of the Seven stars and seven churches explain that angels and the saints co-work in order to accomplish God’s will on earth. The Holy Spirit controls both‚ the seven angels and the seven churches. He is the Master
Premium Jesus Christianity Holy Spirit
The interceding of the Holy Spirit is one of the benefits of salvation. Because of the nature of mankind even when they are saved there still exists a spiritual conflict in the body. Hence this makes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit important. This paper will concentrate on the interceding work of the Holy Spirit for believers. The interceding work of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers comes as a result of man’s weakness. Dr. Wallace states that in Romans 8:26‚ 27‚ Paul speaks of two ways
Premium Jesus Christianity God