The Holy Spirit is a separate member of the Godhead. He has an important work in each of God’s created beings.
In this series of articles, we are exploring how the Holy Spirit works with prophets and individuals. We have considered how prophets can make mistakes either through willful disobedience (like Jonah) or allowing their sinful natures to overcome their spiritual natures (like Balaam). We have also learned disobeying God can have severe consequences, even death…
Earlier in this series, we discussed the fact that the Holy Spirit is sent to every person at birth. As we mature, we detect His influence. Since we are free will beings, we can choose to reject or obey His prompting. Many people obey the Holy Spirit even though they have no knowledge of Him…
From previous studies, we have learned that the Holy Spirit is given to everyone; every person feels His promptings and presence. The Holy Spirit’s activity within us is dependent on two principles: First, God has a purpose for every person. (Jeremiah 1:5) Second, our willingness to follow the Spirit’s promptings determines the activity of the…
The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is a separate, distinct, co-eternal member of the Godhead. (Matthew 28:19; Luke 10:21; Luke 11:13; John 14:26; Hebrews 9:14) When we study the Holy Spirit we have to approach the topic with a humble spirit and an open mind because He is the member of the Godhead who…
God appeared to Abraham and made a covenant with the patriarch when he was 99 years old. The covenant stipulated among other things that Abraham would become the father of many nations and kings. God also promised to give Abraham’s descendants the fertile land of Canaan to possess. (Genesis 17:1–14) About 190 years later, Abraham’s…
Throughout history, the work of the Holy Spirit has not been understood. Learn more about the Holy Spirit and His work on Earth in this seven-part series.
