The Spirit of God takes the willing soul into the Family of God, indwells the believer, and then … The Spirit warns of eternal punishment, and instructs us in living lives pleasing unto God. The Spirit of God declares Jesus as the only Cure for sin. The Spirit Is Called “He” By Our Lord Jesus The Spirit is NOT a power, though He is powerful. What a wonderful song, and a wonderful blessing the Holy Spirit brings to us. Took of the offer, of grace He did proffer,

Inspired by these words Peterson wrote the hymn “Heaven Came Down: 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. John 16:7-11 Nevertheless I tell you the truth It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you but if I depart, I will send him unto you. He was gripped and inspired by the words of our Lord Jesus when He spoke of the role of the Holy Spirit in John 16: One of my favorite songs in the hymnal was written by John W. Many, many people have quenched or resisted the leading of the Spirit. The Apostle was warning the Church not to resist the leadership of the Holy Spirit when he used the word σβέννυμι sbénnymi, (pronounced sben’-noo-mee). Some people point to the text of …ġ Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.Īnd say “See, the Spirit can be quenched. The Holy Spirit of God is a Person, a Divine Person, the Third Member of the Triune Godhead. If you believe this you are not heeding what God’s Word says. In our day many people consider the Holy Spirit of God to be a power or a thing. Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

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