WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? (2)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. The PERSON of the HOLY SPIRIT

a) We will take a look at the PERSON of the Holy Spirit and will learn more about the divine works of the Holy Spirit. The is intended to simplify and help you better understand what the Bible says about doctrines such as the Trinity, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit, and other subjects related to the Holy Spirit.

2. The Holy Spirit has the Characteristics of Personality:

a) The Holy Spirit has a Mind:

Romans 8:27

And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. (NIV)

b) The Holy Spirit has a Will:

1 Corinthians 12:11

But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. (NASB)

c) The Holy Spirit has Emotions:

i) The Holy Spirit grieves:  

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (NIV)

Isaiah 63:10

Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them. (NIV)

ii) The Holy Spirit gives joy:  

Luke 10: 21

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure." (NIV)

1 Thessalonians 1:6

You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

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