Who is the Holy Spirit? What does he do? Why do you need Him?
In this message, Pastor Jamie explores God as represented by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit represents God now on earth. Believers need the work of the Holy Spirit in order to be the people we are called to be.
John 4:24 “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He is God. The Holy Spirit is a “he” not an “it.”
Hebrew: ruach - wind or breath (current, moving air)
Greek: pneuma – movement of air or breath (gentle blast)
What is the Holy Spirit like?
He is like the Wind:
1. Invisible. John 14:17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.
2. Unpredictable. John 3:8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes.
3. Powerful. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.
What does God the Spirit do?
1. His power validates the gospel.
2. He gives spiritual gifts.
3. He purifies us.
4. He teaches us.
5. He guides us.
6. He helps us.
7. He convicts us of sin and righteousness.
8. He grows us.
9. He fellowships with us.
Have you let GOD THE SPIRIT show you who God is?