The Holy Spirit
There is a need to study this
subject, and frankly, many avoid it. The reason it is avoided is because there
is so much misunderstanding on the subject. There has been error taught on this
subject, and the fear of opposing various views on the Holy Spirit will keep
people from addressing this subject.
The primary reason for the misunderstanding on this subject
is the lack of knowledge of God’s word. The Bible clearly covers this
subject by teaching us who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and how He operates.
Anyone who does not understand the Holy Spirit does so because they have failed
to study this subject. When one is ignorant of the truth of a subject, there
are those teachers out there that will fill in the ignorance with falsehood.
The Holy Spirit is a bible topic. Thus it needs to be studied so that we can
teach about it and remain free from error in our conclusions and understanding
of the subject. As always, whenever we discuss, study, and teach any Bible subject,
we must examine everything the Bible teaches on the subject. We must be sure
to apply all the rules of logic and proper hermeneutics so that we do not miss
the truth of the subject.
Most of the error associated with the subject of the Holy Spirt has come about
because of the need to support several false doctrines in our world today. The
Pentecostal movement has contributed much of the confusion because of their
teaching that the Holy Spirit is active in people separate and apart from the
word of God. The teaching of Calvinism supports also the idea that the Holy
Spirit operates separate and apart from the word of God. As we will demonstrate,
the Bible, which is a result of the work of the Holy Spirit, will teach us the
truth about the Holy Spirit, and answer the problems associated with the teaching
of error on this subject.
When we speak of the Holy Spirit, we are speaking of a part of the Godhead.
He is also a member of the Triune nature of God, that being the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit. When we examine the Holy Trinity of God we see three distinct
characters as mentioned in the previous sentence. Each member has a role in
this relationship. God the Father is God almighty. He is the one to be praised,
honored, and glorified by everything man is to do. The Son we know as Jesus
clearly demonstrated His role in the Godhead, yet we also see the subservient
role of doing only what God the Father commanded Him. Jesus also completed the
plan of God which God formed before the world was formed. The Holy Spirit is
also subservient to the Father and the Son in what He is allowed to do. The
Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit which is also known as the Comforter or
the Helper would guide people into the truth by only speaking what He was told
by the Father and the Son.
The Holy Spirit has all the characteristics of a Divine being. He has power
to accomplish His mission. He helps people do things that help the message of
the Holy Spirit get out. He has a character that is in line with God’s
character. Yes He loves us and guides us into the knowledge of God the Father.
Yet, He also warns us of the consequences when we fail to keep God’s word.
By Carey Scott
The Holy Spirit - by Voyd Ballard
It is strongly suggested that you read these in order.
The Holy Spirit (Part 1)
The Holy Spirit (Part 2)
Holy Spirit Baptism
Inspired Witnesses
Miraculous Power
Purpose Of Signs And Miracles
Signs And Miracles Ceased (1)
Signs And Miracles Ceased (2)
Signs And Miracles Ceased (3)
The Gift Of The Holy Spirit
The Case Of Cornelius
Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit
[This
twelve lesson series is highly recommended. I have read many books and studies
on the Holy Spirit, and these lessons are as simple to understand as any I have
ever read. Bro. Ballard gave me permission to place these lessons on my website
and I wish to pass these along for everyone's education and enjoyment. Carey
Scott]
THE HOLY SPIRIT - By Steve
Fontenot
Articles by other authors
Indwelling And Empowering
- by Al Maxey
How Do We Receive
The Holy Spirit Today? - by Terry W. Benton
Thoughts On The
Holy Spirit - by Garreth L. Clair
How The Holy Spirit
Speaks - by Wayne Greeson
The Indwelling Of
The Spirit - by Bill Hall
The Indwelling Of
The Holy Spirit - by Perry D. Hall
Indwelling of The Holy
Spirit - by Jeffery Hamilton
Some Facts About The
Holy Spirit - by Frank Himmel
How The Holy Spirit Works
Through The Word - by Lynn D. Headrick
Why I Believe
In The Holy Spirit - by David R. Pharr
The Work Of The Holy
Spirit - by Carey Scott
The Holy Spirit And
Fire - by Walton Weaver
The Indwelling Of
The Holy Spirit - by Brian A. Yeager
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