Many believers go their entire Christian
lives and never understand the necessity
and work of the Holy Spirit.
Yet this topic is one of the most important ones
in the Bible. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you and
I simply cannot live a godly life. It is His ability
that empowers us to resist sin and obey God.
He helps us interpret Scripture and enables us
to fellowship with the Lord.Without Him, no
one can have a genuinely fruitful Christian life.
The apostle Paul knew the significance of relying
on the Holy Spirit. He wrote, “Walk by the
Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of
the flesh” (Gal. 5:16). Although we are brandnew
creatures in Christ, each believer still has
the flesh operating within him or her. The flesh
is our tendency to sin or to rebel against God’s
will for our lives. By walking in the Spirit, you
and I can have the power to overcome the flesh
and live victorious Christian lives.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Along with God the Father and Jesus the Son, the
Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity.As such, He
was equally involved in the creation of the world
(Gen.1:2, 26). Like Jesus, the Holy Spirit is a Person,
with a personality, a will, and emotions. He is not
an impersonal force.
What does the Holy Spirit do in our
lives? He . . .
Teaches believers and reminds us of what
we have learned (John 14:26). He brings to mind
verses and scriptural truth we have forgotten.
Convicts the world of sin, righteousness,
and judgment (John 16:8-11).
Testifies about Jesus, rather than Himself
(John 15:26). He reveals our need for Christ and
shows us how to depend on the Lord.
Guides us into all truth (John 16:13).
Dwells within every believer (Rom. 8:11). He
lives within us the moment of salvation.
Guides our steps and helps us discover the
Father’s plans for us (Rom. 8:14).
Assures us that we are saved. He “testifies
with our spirit that we are children of God”
(Rom. 8:16).
Gives us spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-8).
Empowers us, especially for evangelism
(Acts 1:7-8). The disciples waited for the Holy
Spirit before sharing the gospel even though they
had walked with Jesus for three years.
Equips us to minister to others (Eph. 4:11-12).
Helps us pray. The Bible says He intercedes for
us “with groaning too deep for words” (Rom. 8:26).
Seals our salvation (Eph. 1:13). God chastises
believers who sin. However, our status as His
children doesn’t change.
Walking in the Holy Spirit
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