A brother in Christ asked:
How does the Holy Spirit work in born again Christians?
My response:
The Holy Spirit is part of the triune God. The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit (Mathew 28:19).
Every person in the Godhead plays a significant role in the redemption of mankind. The Holy Spirit happens to be our helper in all things.
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. -John 14:26
People don’t really see the Holy Spirit as a person of high esteem. One of the worst sins is neglecting the Holy Spirit and His teaching.
Mathew 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
NOTE: Most people misinterpret this scripture, not realizing that as a whole it is the very definition of the word “blaspheme." It works in the jurisdiction to one's life by exhibiting characteristics that contradict the word of God whole mindedly and being slothful about His commands and ordinances.
When we are of the world, our spirit is dead. When we are born again, its becomes alive. This is often referred to as being baptized by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us a new heart.
Ezekiel 36:26, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
I like to look at this as putting a dirty heart in water and when it is out its new and clean. It is new because the surface is not only corrupt but the nature. The Holy Spirit represents the water, and the cleansing represents “the newness of life." So the heart will stay clean, we are provided with a helper (Holy Spirit), who will lead us and guide us. He will also warn us of imminent destruction (conviction) that will make our heart dirty. When it’s dirty, that’s dangerous because out of it springs life. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. The Holy Spirit is to counsel and guide. John 14:26; 16:13; Acts 11:12; 16:6, 7; 20:22, 23; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18. This work can also be accomplished by Jesus's work of atonement.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is having a measure of Gods spirit to the fullest extent where one begins to speak in tongues. You can picture water in a cup that’s overflowing. Because it’s overflowing water starts to spill on the ground. The cup is you, the water is the Holy Spirit, and the splatter on the ground produces glossolalia.
All believers are indwelled by the Holy Spirit; however, not all believers are "filled" with the Spirit and His power. Otherwise, God would not have to command us to be. The lack of spiritual power is all too evident among believers. If you have already received Christ, in Ephesians 5:18 God commands all believers to be filled with the Spirit; therefore, we know it is God's will for everyone. It is really a command from God and really not an option.
Being filled releases the gifts, one must have to be a witness for him. It also breaks demonic strongholds and empowers your spirit against the flesh (View Paul’s and John Life).
You don’t need to be filled with the Holy Spirit to be redeemed, but it is very beneficial to you.
-Beholdthedoule
How does the Holy Spirit work in born again Christians?
My response:
The Holy Spirit is part of the triune God. The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit (Mathew 28:19).
Every person in the Godhead plays a significant role in the redemption of mankind. The Holy Spirit happens to be our helper in all things.
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. -John 14:26
People don’t really see the Holy Spirit as a person of high esteem. One of the worst sins is neglecting the Holy Spirit and His teaching.
Mathew 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
NOTE: Most people misinterpret this scripture, not realizing that as a whole it is the very definition of the word “blaspheme." It works in the jurisdiction to one's life by exhibiting characteristics that contradict the word of God whole mindedly and being slothful about His commands and ordinances.
When we are of the world, our spirit is dead. When we are born again, its becomes alive. This is often referred to as being baptized by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us a new heart.
Ezekiel 36:26, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
I like to look at this as putting a dirty heart in water and when it is out its new and clean. It is new because the surface is not only corrupt but the nature. The Holy Spirit represents the water, and the cleansing represents “the newness of life." So the heart will stay clean, we are provided with a helper (Holy Spirit), who will lead us and guide us. He will also warn us of imminent destruction (conviction) that will make our heart dirty. When it’s dirty, that’s dangerous because out of it springs life. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. The Holy Spirit is to counsel and guide. John 14:26; 16:13; Acts 11:12; 16:6, 7; 20:22, 23; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18. This work can also be accomplished by Jesus's work of atonement.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is having a measure of Gods spirit to the fullest extent where one begins to speak in tongues. You can picture water in a cup that’s overflowing. Because it’s overflowing water starts to spill on the ground. The cup is you, the water is the Holy Spirit, and the splatter on the ground produces glossolalia.
All believers are indwelled by the Holy Spirit; however, not all believers are "filled" with the Spirit and His power. Otherwise, God would not have to command us to be. The lack of spiritual power is all too evident among believers. If you have already received Christ, in Ephesians 5:18 God commands all believers to be filled with the Spirit; therefore, we know it is God's will for everyone. It is really a command from God and really not an option.
Being filled releases the gifts, one must have to be a witness for him. It also breaks demonic strongholds and empowers your spirit against the flesh (View Paul’s and John Life).
You don’t need to be filled with the Holy Spirit to be redeemed, but it is very beneficial to you.
-Beholdthedoule
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