{"id":2569,"date":"2021-05-02T03:11:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T09:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integritysyndicate.com\/?p=2569"},"modified":"2022-10-26T17:28:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T23:28:24","slug":"controlling-influence-what-is-the-holy-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integritysyndicate.com\/controlling-influence-what-is-the-holy-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Controlling Influence – What is the Holy Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is the Holy Spirit? \u2014 The Holy Spirit Summarized<\/h2>

The Holy Spirit is the breath or wind of God. It is God\u2019s controlling influence that interacts with man and the world. Through the Holy Spirit, the \u201chand of God\u201d is upon us and the Spirit is symbolic of the \u201cfinger\u201d of God. In various ways, the Holy Spirit manifests the power of God to accomplish the will of God. It is God\u2019s Spirit, given by God that \u201cproceeds from the Father\u201d as a \u201cheavenly gift\u201d that believers should \u201creceive,\u201d be \u201cfilled with,\u201d and be \u201cin\u201d. The Holy Spirit is something that can be \u201cput on,\u201d \u201cput in,\u201d and \u201cput within.\u201d It can be transferred from one person to another, is apportioned, and is divisible. The Holy Spirit \u201cfalls on\u201d and is \u201cpoured out\u201d as believers are \u201cbaptized with the Holy Spirit\u201d. Believers are to \u201cdrink\u201d and \u201ctaste\u201d this \u201cliving water\u201d. We are to speak and pray \u201cin the Spirit\u201d as it accomplishes many various works of God in our life. God\u2019s presence is made manifest through the Holy Spirit as it comforts, counsels, and directs us. We must be careful not to rebel against, resist, grieve, quench, or blasphemy God\u2019s controlling influence. \u00a0The Holy Spirit can be personified in that reflects God\u2019s personality and character, although it is not literally a person.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit in Reference to Creation<\/h2>

The Holy Spirit is also an aspect of God pertaining to his controlling influence. All things were made by God’s word (Logos) and through God’s breath, the Holy Spirit. This is how the original creation (the first Adam)\u00a0came into existence,\u00a0and this is how Jesus Christ (the last Adam) came into existence.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Psalms 33:6 (ESV), By the<\/strong> word of the LORD<\/strong> the heavens were made, and<\/strong> by the breath of his mouth<\/strong><\/h3>

By the<\/strong> word of the LORD<\/strong> the heavens were made, and<\/strong> by the breath of his mouth<\/strong> all their host.<\/p>

Psalms 104:29-30 (ESV), When you send forth your Spirit, they are created<\/strong><\/h3>

When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath<\/strong>, they die and return to their dust. When you send forth your Spirit, they are created<\/strong>, and you renew the face of the ground.<\/p>

Genesis 2:7 (ESV), The LORD God<\/strong> formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed<\/strong> into his nostrils the breath of life<\/h3>

then the LORD God<\/strong> formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed<\/strong> into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.<\/p>

Job 33:4 (ESV), The spirit of God has made me<\/strong>, and the breath<\/strong> of the Almighty give me life<\/strong>.<\/h3>

The spirit of God has made me<\/strong>, and the breath<\/strong> of the Almighty give me life<\/strong>.<\/p>

Luke 1:35 (ESV), The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you<\/strong><\/h3>

And the angel answered her, \u201cThe Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you<\/strong>; therefore the child to be born<\/strong> will be called holy\u2014the Son of God.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Meaning\u00a0of the Hebrew and Greek for Spirit<\/h2>

The word for spirit in Hebrew is ruach<\/em> which means breath, wind, or spirit. Similarly, the word Holy Spirit in Greek comes from the combination of the words pneuma hagion<\/em> (\u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03bc\u03b1 \u1f05\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd), which most literally means, \u201cair in movement \u2013 that is sacred\u201d. \u00a0The Holy Spirit (Pneuma<\/em>) is most literally the breath or wind of God that was used to create the universe and that God uses to interact with man.<\/p>

Strong’s Dictionary <\/h3>

h7307. \u05e8\u05d5\u05bc\u05d7\u05b7 ru\u0302ah\u0323; from 7306; wind; by resemblance breath<\/strong>, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions): \u2014 air, anger, blast, breath, x cool, courage, mind, x quarter, x side, spirit((-ual)), tempest, x vain, ((whirl-))wind(-y). <\/p>

g4151. \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03bc\u03b1 pneuma; from 4154; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze<\/strong>; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ’s spirit, the Holy Spirit: \u2014 ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. <\/p>

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Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament<\/h3>

\u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03bc\u03b1, \u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2, \u03c4\u1f79. (1) as derived from \u03c0\u03bd\u1f73\u03c9 (blow), of the movement of air; (a) blowing, wind <\/strong>(probably JN 3.8a and HE 1.7); (b) breathing, breath<\/strong> (2TH 2.8; possibly MT 27.50 in the sense “he breathed his last”) <\/p>

The correlation between the Spirit and God\u2019s breath or wind is also\u00a0 illustrated in the following verses:<\/p>

Job 26:13 (ESV), \u0392y his wind the heavens were made fair<\/h3>

By his<\/strong> wind the heavens were made<\/strong> fair<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>

Job 32:8 (ESV), But it is the Spirit in man, the breath to the Almighty<\/h3>

But it is the Spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty<\/strong>, that makes him understand.<\/p>

John 3:8 (ESV), The wind blows – So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

The wind blows<\/strong> where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is God\u2019s Controlling Influence<\/h2>

The Greek word for Spirit is pheuma<\/em>. The use of this word in the New Testament and other early Christian writings is described in the foremost Greek-English Lexicon (BDAG) as follows:<\/p>

(1) air in movement, blowing, breathing<\/p>

(2) that which animates or gives life to the body, breath, (life-) spirit<\/p>

(3) a part of human personality, spirit<\/p>

(4) an independent noncorporeal being, in contract to a being that can be perceived by the physical senses, spirit<\/p>

(5) God\u2019s being as controlling influence, with a focus on association with humans<\/strong>, Spirit<\/p>

\u201cGod\u2019s being as controlling influence, with a focus on association with humans<\/em><\/strong>\u201d <\/em>is a key aspect to what the Holy Spirit is. That is, it is the extension of God\u2019s being, transmitted from God, that interacts with and influences people. This understanding is supported by numerous Scriptural references:<\/p>

2 Peter 1:21 (ESV), Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/p>

John 3:34 (ESV), For he gives the Spirit without measure<\/strong><\/h3>

For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>

Exodus 31:3 (ESV),\u00a0With the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship<\/strong><\/h3>

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship<\/strong>, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft.<\/p>

Numbers 11:25 (ESV), Took some of the Spirit\u2014put\u00a0it on the seventy elders\u2014the Spirit rested on them\u2014they prophesied<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>

Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him and took some of the Spirit<\/strong> that was on him and put it on the seventy elders<\/strong>. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied.<\/strong><\/p>

1 Samuel 10:6 (ESV), Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy\u2014for God is with you<\/strong><\/h3>

Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy<\/strong> with them and be turned into another man. Now when these signs meet you, do what your hand finds to do, for God is with you<\/strong><\/p>

Nehemiah 9:29-30 (ESV), Many years you bore with them and warned them by your Spirit through your prophets<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Many years you bore with them and<\/strong> warned them by your Spirit through your prophets<\/strong>. Yet they would not give ear\u2026<\/p>

Isaiah 59:21 (ESV), My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cAnd as for me, this is my covenant with them,\u201d says the LORD: \u201cMy Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth<\/strong>, shall not depart out of your mouth\u2026\u201d<\/p>

Acts 10:38 (ESV),\u00a0 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power<\/strong><\/h3>

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power<\/strong>. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him<\/strong>.<\/p>

1 Corinthians 2:10-12 (ESV), No one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God<\/strong>. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is Symbolic of the \u201cHand\u201d or \u201cFinger\u201d of God<\/h2>

The \u201cSpirit of God\u201d is analogous to the \u201chand\u201d or \u201cfinger\u201d of God. Just as a man\u2019s hand and finger are subordinate to the will of a man, so the Spirit of God is subject to the will of God. A person is doing what is done by their hands. Likewise, it is God Himself that is doing the work that is done by the extension of his hand and fingers.\u00a0 Through the Holy Spirit, God\u2019s will is put into action, performing what he sends it to perform.<\/p>

Ezekiel 1:3 (ESV), The hand of the LORD was upon him<\/h3>

the word of the LORD came<\/strong> to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the Chebar canal, and the hand of the LORD was upon him<\/strong> there<\/p>

Ezekiel 3:14 (ESV), The Spirit\u2014the hand of the LORD being strong upon me<\/h3>

The Spirit<\/strong> lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness in the heat of my spirit, the hand of the LORD being strong upon me.<\/strong><\/p>

Ezekiel 37:1 (ESV), The Hand of the LORD was upon me – in the Spirit<\/h3>

The hand of the LORD<\/strong> was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD <\/strong>and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones.<\/p>

2 Kings 3:15-16 (ESV), The hand of the LORD came upon him<\/strong><\/h3>

But now bring me a musician.\u201d And when the musician played, the<\/strong> hand of the LORD came upon him<\/strong>. And he said, \u201cThus says the LORD<\/strong>, \u2018I will make this dry streambed full of pools.\u2019<\/p>

Matthew 12:28 (ESV), By the Spirit of God that I cast out demons<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cBut if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons<\/strong>, then the kingdom of God has come upon you\u201d<\/p>

Luke 11:20 (ESV), By the finger of God that I cast out demons<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cBut if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons<\/strong>, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit Manifests the Power of God<\/h2>

The terms power and spirit are often used interchangeably, since God performs his mighty works through his Spirit and by his power.\u00a0 It is not quite accurate to say Holy Spirit is the power of God, but rather people receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. The power of God, as demonstrated by miraculous works in people, is generally realized through a process that first involves infilling of the Holy Spirit and then the subsequent work of power or divine inspiration.\u00a0By the Holy Spirit, the controlling influence of God, we can interact with the power and mind of God.\u00a0 According to Jude 1:20, the power of God comes from the Holy Spirit, which says,\u00a0\u201cBut you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit<\/strong>\u201d. Accordingly, Praying in the Holy Spirit is the means by which we interact with God to receive his anointing and empowerment\u2014God\u2019s controlling influence<\/em>. \u00a0Several some examples are as follows:<\/p>

Judges 14:5-6 (ESV), The Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him – he tore the lion in pieces as one tears a young goat<\/strong><\/h3>

Then Samson went down with his father and mother to Timnah, and they came to the vineyards of Timnah. And behold, a young lion came toward him roaring. Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and although he had nothing in his hand, he tore the lion in pieces as one tears a young goat<\/strong>\u2026<\/strong><\/p>

Judges 15:14 (ESV), Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him – and his bonds melted off his hands<\/strong><\/h3>

When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came shouting to meet him. Then the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that has caught fire, and his bonds melted off his hands<\/strong>.<\/p>

Luke 1:35 (ESV), Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you<\/strong><\/h3>

And the angel answered her, \u201cThe<\/strong> Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you<\/strong>; therefore the child to be born will be called holy\u2014the Son of God.<\/p>

Acts 1:8 (ESV), You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cBut you will receive<\/strong> power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you<\/strong>, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.\u201d<\/p>

Acts 2:4 (ESV), They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak as the Spirit gave them utterance<\/strong><\/h3>

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.<\/strong><\/p>

Acts 4:31 (ESV), The were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness<\/strong><\/h3>

And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all<\/strong> filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.<\/strong><\/p>

Acts 10:38 (ESV), God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power<\/strong><\/h3>

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power<\/strong>. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.<\/p>

Romans 15:19 (ESV), By the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God<\/strong><\/h3>

By the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God<\/strong>\u2014so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is God\u2019s Spirit Given to People that proceeds from the Father<\/h2>

Numerous scriptural witnesses clarify that Holy Spirit, is a gift from God that proceeds from the Father. There is a distinction to be made between the \u201cGiver\u201d\u2014God and the \u201cGift\u201d that comes from God, the Holy Spirit\u2014God\u2019s controlling influence.\u00a0<\/p>

1 Thessalonians 4:8 (ESV), God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you<\/strong><\/h3>

Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.<\/strong><\/p>

John 15:26 (ESV), Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cBut when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father<\/strong>\u2026<\/strong><\/p>

Acts 2:33 (ESV), Having received from the Father<\/strong> the promise<\/strong> of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cBeing therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father<\/strong> the promise<\/strong> of the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.\u201d<\/p>

Acts 5:32 (ESV), The Holy Spirit<\/strong>, whom God has given<\/strong> to those who obey him<\/h3>

\u201cAnd we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, whom God has given to those who obey him<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

Acts 15:8 (ESV), God – giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us<\/strong><\/h3>

And God<\/strong>, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us,<\/strong><\/p>

Acts 10:38 (ESV) – God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power<\/strong><\/h3>

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit<\/strong> and with power<\/strong>. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.<\/p>

Hebrews 2:4 (ESV), God<\/strong> also bore witness by\u00a0gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will<\/strong><\/h3>

while God<\/strong> also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will<\/strong>.<\/p>

1 John 3:24 (ESV), The Spirit whom he has given us<\/strong><\/h3>

Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.<\/strong><\/p>

1 John 4:13 (ESV), God – he has given us of his Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God<\/strong> abides in us and his love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is Something to be \u201cReceived\u201d (as a Gift)<\/h2>

Scriptural references that attest to Holy Spirit as being something to be received:<\/p>

Acts 1:4-5 (ESV), wait for the promise of the Father <\/strong>– you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father<\/strong>, which, he said, \u201cyou heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

Acts 2:38 (ESV), You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And Peter said to them, \u201cRepent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>

Acts 8:14-19 (ESV), They<\/strong> received the Holy Spirit – <\/strong>the<\/strong> Spirit was given<\/strong><\/h3>

Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they<\/strong> received the Holy Spirit<\/strong>. Now when Simon saw that the<\/strong> Spirit was given<\/strong> through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, saying, \u201cGive me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

John 20:22 (ESV), Receive the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, \u201cReceive the Holy Spirit.<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

Ephesians 1:13 (ESV), The<\/strong> promised Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the<\/strong> promised Holy Spirit,<\/strong><\/p>

Hebrews 6:4 (ESV), Tasted the<\/strong> heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the<\/strong> heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is Something to Be \u201cFilled With\u201d<\/h2>

Scriptural references that attest to Holy Spirit as being something to be \u201cfilled with\u201d:<\/p>

Luke 1:15 (ESV), Filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, even from his mother’s womb.<\/p>

Luke 1:41 (ESV), Filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,<\/strong><\/p>

Luke 1:67 (ESV), Filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong> and prophesied, saying.\u201d<\/p>

Acts 4:8 (ESV), Filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, said to them, \u201cRulers of the people and elders<\/p>

Acts 4:31 (ESV), Filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong> and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.<\/p>

Acts 7:55 (ESV), Full of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

But he, full of the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.<\/p>

Acts 9:17 (ESV), Be filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, \u201cBrother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

Acts 11:24 (ESV), Full of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit<\/strong> and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.<\/p>

Ephesians 5:18 (ESV), Be filled with the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is Something to be \u201cIn\u201d<\/h2>

We are \u201cin\u201d the spirit when operating in power, speaking under divine inspiration, and in prayer.\u00a0 Rather than being \u201csomeone\u201d we pray to or worship, the Holy Spirit is \u201csomething\u201d we pray and operate \u201cin.\u201d There are no references that the Holy Spirit is someone that should be prayed to or worshiped. Instead, the Holy Spirit is something we should operate \u201cin.\u201d True worshipers shall worship the Father \u201cin\u201d Spirit and truth.<\/p>

Mark 12:36 (ESV), In the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

David himself, in the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, declared, \u2018The Lord said to my Lord, \u201cSit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.\u201d\u2019.<\/p>

Romans 9:1 (ESV), In the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

I am speaking the truth in Christ\u2014I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit,<\/strong><\/p>

1 Corinthians 12:3 (ESV), In the Spirit of God<\/strong><\/h3>

Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God<\/strong> ever says \u201cJesus is accursed!\u201d and no one can say \u201cJesus is Lord\u201d except in the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/p>

1 Thessalonians 1:5 (ESV), In the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit<\/strong> and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake<\/p>

Ephesians 6:18 (ESV), In the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

praying at all times in the Spirit<\/strong>, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints<\/p>

John 4:23 (ESV), The true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit<\/strong> and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit Is Transferrable, Apportioned and Divisible<\/h2>

Several Bible references attest that the Spirit is likened to a transferrable substance, can be apportioned, and is divisible. Peter, on the day of Pentecost, reads, \u201csaith God: of my Spirit I will pour out\u201d (Acts 2:17, Tyndale), and 1 John 4:13 indicates that God has \u201cgiven us of his Spirit.\u201d Understood, the Greek means \u201csome of\u201d or \u201cpart of\u201d \u2013 indicating a share or portion. Accordingly, we know that the Spirit of God is something that can be distributed among many.<\/p>

Numbers 11:17 (ESV), Take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them<\/strong><\/h3>

And I will come down and talk with you there. And I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them<\/strong>, and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, so that you may not bear it yourself alone.<\/p>

Numbers 11:25 (ESV), Took<\/strong> some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders<\/strong><\/h3>

Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took<\/strong> some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders<\/strong>. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied…<\/p>

2 Kings 2:9-10 (ESV), Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me<\/strong><\/h3>

When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, \u201cAsk what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.\u201d And Elisha said, \u201cPlease let there be a double portion of your spirit on me<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>

2 Kings 2:15-16 (ESV), The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha<\/strong><\/h3>

Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho saw him opposite them, they said, \u201cThe spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha<\/strong>.\u201d And they came to meet him and bowed to the ground before him. And they said to him, \u201cBehold now, there are with your servants fifty strong men. Please let them go and seek your master. It may be that the Spirit of the LORD<\/strong> has caught him up and cast him upon some mountain or into some valley\u201d<\/p>

Acts 2:1-4 (ESV), Divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them – all filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit<\/strong> and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.<\/p>

Acts 2:17 (Tyndale), Of<\/strong> my Spirit I pour out on all people<\/strong><\/h3>

It shall be in the last days, saith God: of<\/strong> my Spirit I pour out on all people<\/strong>. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.<\/p>

Acts 2:17 (KJV), I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh<\/strong><\/h3>

And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh<\/strong>: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams<\/p>

Acts 2:17 (ASV), I will pour forth of My Spirit upon all flesh<\/strong><\/h3>

And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour forth of My Spirit upon all flesh<\/strong>: And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And your old men shall dream dreams:<\/p>

Acts 2:17 (NASB), THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND<\/strong><\/h3>

‘AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,’ God says, ‘THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND<\/strong>; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS;<\/p>

1 John 4:13 (ESV), He has given us of<\/strong> his Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of<\/strong> his Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>

Hebrews 2:4 (ESV), Gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will<\/strong><\/h3>

while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is \u201cPut on\u201d or \u201cPut Within\u201d, \u201cFalls Upon\u201d, or is \u201cPoured Out\u201d<\/h2>

Many scriptural references demonstrate that the Holy Spirit is something that can be \u201cput on\u201d, can \u201cfall upon\u201d, and can be \u201cpoured out\u201d. Some Scriptural references describe the Holy Spirit as something that can be \u201c<\/em>put on,\u201d \u201cput within,\u201d or \u201cput upon.\u201d<\/p>

Numbers 11:25 (ESV), Took some of the Spirit that was on him and<\/strong> put it on the seventy elders<\/strong><\/h3>

Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the Spirit that was on him and<\/strong> put it on the seventy elders<\/strong>. And as soon as the Spirit rested<\/strong> on them<\/strong>, they prophesied. But they did not continue doing it.<\/p>

Numbers 11:27-29 (ESV), That the LORD would put his Spirit on them<\/strong><\/h3>

And a young man ran and told Moses, \u201cEldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.\u201d And Joshua the son of Nun, the assistant of Moses from his youth, said, \u201cMy lord Moses, stop them.\u201d But Moses said to him, \u201cAre you jealous for my sake? Would that all the LORD’S people were prophets, that the LORD would put his Spirit on them<\/strong>!\u201d<\/p>

Isaiah 42:1 (ESV), I have put my Spirit upon him<\/strong><\/h3>

Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him<\/strong>; he will bring forth justice to the nations<\/p>

Ezekiel 36:27 (ESV), I will put my Spirit within you<\/strong><\/h3>

And I will put my Spirit within you<\/strong>, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules<\/p>

Scriptural references that liken the Holy Spirit to something that \u201cfalls on\u201d or \u201cdescends upon\u201d and \u201cremains\u201d:<\/h2>

Luke 3:21-22 (ESV), The Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove<\/strong><\/h3>

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove<\/strong>; and a voice came from heaven, \u201cYou are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.\u201d<\/p>

Luke 4:18 (ESV), The Spirit of the Lord is upon me<\/strong>, because he has anointed<\/strong> me<\/h3>

\u201cThe Spirit of the Lord is upon me<\/strong>, because he has anointed<\/strong> me
to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed<\/p>

John 1:33 (ESV), He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain<\/strong><\/h3>

I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, \u2018He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain<\/strong>, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.\u2019<\/p>

Acts 2:1-4 (ESV), And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them<\/strong><\/h3>

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven<\/strong> a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them<\/strong>. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.<\/p>

Acts 10:44 (ESV), Holy Spirit fell on all<\/strong><\/h3>

While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all<\/strong> who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.<\/p>

Acts 11:15 (ESV), The Holy Spirit<\/strong> fell on them<\/strong><\/h3>

As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit<\/strong> fell on them<\/strong> just as on us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, \u2018John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.\u2019<\/p>

Scriptural references that describe the Holy Spirit as something that is <\/em>\u201cpoured out\u201d:<\/h2>

Isaiah 32:15 (ESV), the Spirit is poured upon us from on high<\/strong><\/h3>

until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high<\/strong>, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest.<\/p>

Isaiah 44:3 (ESV), I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring<\/strong><\/h3>

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring,<\/strong> and my blessing on your descendants.<\/p>

Ezekiel 39:29 (ESV), I<\/strong> pour out my Spirit<\/strong> upon the house of Israel<\/strong><\/h3>

And I will not hide my face anymore from them, when I<\/strong> pour out my Spirit<\/strong> upon the house of Israel<\/strong>, declares the Lord GOD.\u201d<\/p>

Joel 2:28-29 (ESV), I will<\/strong> pour out my Spirit on all flesh<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cAnd it shall come to pass afterward, that I will<\/strong> pour out my Spirit on all flesh<\/strong>; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>

Acts 2:17\u00a0 (Tyndale), Of<\/strong> my Spirit I pour <\/strong>out <\/strong>on all people<\/h3>

It shall be in the last days, saith God: of<\/strong> my Spirit I pour out on all people<\/strong>. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.<\/p>

Acts 10:44 (ESV), Holy Spirit<\/strong> was poured out<\/strong><\/h3>

While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit<\/strong> was poured out<\/strong> even on the Gentile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit is \u201cBaptized With\u201d and is \u201cLiving Water\u201d that We Can \u201cDrink\u201d<\/h2>

The word baptize<\/em> means to dip or immerse. Numerous Scriptural references indicate Holy Spirit is something believers can be baptized, in contrast to water baptism. Receiving the Spirit is analogous to being born again. Receiving the Spirit is analogous to being born again. In contrast to ordinary water, the Spirit is living water that we can partake of and drink. This spirit is to flow out of our hearts as rivers of living water:<\/p>

Luke 3:16 (ESV), He will<\/strong> baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire<\/strong>.<\/h3>

John answered them all, saying, \u201cI baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will<\/strong> baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire<\/strong>.<\/p>

Acts 1:5 (ESV), You will be<\/strong> baptized with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

for John baptized with water, but you will be<\/strong> baptized with the Holy Spirit<\/strong> not many days from now.\u201d<\/p>

Acts 2:38 (ESV), You will receive<\/strong> the gift of<\/strong> the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And Peter said to them, \u201cRepent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive<\/strong> the gift of<\/strong> the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>

Acts 11:15-16 (ESV), You will be<\/strong> baptized with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning<\/strong>. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, \u2018John baptized with water, but you will be<\/strong> baptized with the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.\u2019<\/p>

John 1:33 (ESV), He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, \u2018He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit<\/strong>.\u2019<\/p>

John 3:5-8 (ESV), Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God<\/strong><\/h3>

Jesus answered, \u201cTruly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God<\/strong>. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit<\/strong> is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, \u2018You must be born again.\u2019 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

John 4:10 (ESV), Living water<\/strong><\/h3>

Jesus answered her, \u201cIf you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, \u2018Give me a drink,\u2019 you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

John 7:37-39 (ESV), Out of his heart<\/strong> will flow rivers of living water<\/strong><\/h3>

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, \u201cIf anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink<\/strong>. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, Out of his heart<\/strong> will flow rivers of living water<\/strong>.\u2019\u201d Now this he said about the Spirit<\/strong>, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given<\/strong>, because Jesus was not yet glorified.<\/p>

1 Corinthians 12:13 (ESV), In one Spirit we were all baptized into one body<\/strong><\/h3>

For in one<\/strong> Spirit we were all baptized into one body<\/strong>\u2014Jews or Greeks, slaves or free\u2014and all were made to drink of one Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>

Ephesians 5:18 (ESV), Do not get drunk with wine –<\/strong>\u00a0but be filled with the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And do not get drunk with wine<\/strong>, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit<\/strong>,<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit Accomplishes Many Works of God<\/h2>

The Holy Spirit is referred to as the \u201cSpirit of truth (John 14:17) and in various ways represents\u00a0influence or power.\u00a0The \u201cspirit of the world\u201d can be contrasted with the \u201cspirit which is of God\u201d (1 Corinthians 2:12). These competing influences are at work in the world. Each is an influence emanating from a source that produces various attitudes, behaviors, or \u201cfruit\u201d. The Holy Spirit directs people toward God\u2019s will being his \u201cbreath,\u201d \u201cwind,\u201d \u201chand,\u201d or \u201cfinger\u201d. The many works accomplished through God\u2019s controlling influence are described in these verses:<\/p>

Luke 4:1 (ESV), Was led by the Spirit in the wilderness<\/strong><\/h3>

And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness<\/strong>.<\/p>

Luke 4:18-19 (ESV), The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor<\/strong><\/h3>

\u00a0\u201cThe Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor<\/strong>. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind<\/strong>, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

Acts 10:38 (ESV),\u00a0 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth<\/strong> with the Holy Spirit and with power<\/strong><\/h3>

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth<\/strong> with the Holy Spirit and with power<\/strong>. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil<\/strong>, for God was with him.<\/p>

1 Corinthians 2:9-13 (ESV), These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit<\/strong>. For the Spirit searches everything<\/strong><\/h3>

But, as it is written, \u201cWhat no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him\u201d\u2014 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit<\/strong>. For the Spirit searches everything<\/strong>, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit<\/strong>, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.<\/p>

1 Corinthians 14:1 (ESV), Earnestly desire the<\/strong> spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy<\/strong><\/h3>

Pursue love, and earnestly desire the<\/strong> spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>

1 Corinthians 2:10-12 (ESV), For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God<\/strong><\/h3>

These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit<\/strong>. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. <\/strong>For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him<\/strong>?<\/strong> So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God<\/strong>. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God<\/strong>.<\/p>

Romans 8:13-14 (ESV), For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God<\/strong>.<\/h3>

For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God<\/strong>.<\/p>

Romans 8:27 (ESV), The Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God<\/strong><\/h3>

And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because The Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God<\/strong>.<\/p>

Romans 14:17 (ESV), Righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.<\/strong><\/p>

Romans 15:16 (ESV), Sanctified by the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.<\/strong><\/p>

Romans 15:19 (ESV), The<\/strong> power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God<\/strong><\/h3>

by the<\/strong> power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God<\/strong>\u2014so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ<\/p>

Galatians 5:22-25 (ESV), The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness …<\/strong><\/h3>

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law<\/strong>. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.<\/p>

Ephesians 2:18-22 (ESV), You also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father<\/strong>. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>

1 Peter 1:2 (ESV), The sanctification of the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit<\/strong>, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.<\/p>

Titus 3:5 (ESV), By the washing of regeneration and<\/strong> renewal of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and<\/strong> renewal of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit Can be Rebelled Against, Resisted, Lied To, Grieved, Quenched, and Blasphemed Against<\/h2>

When someone is rebelling against or despising God\u2019s controlling influence, which is associated with God\u2019s presence, that person can be said to be grieving, resisting, or quenching his Spirit:<\/p>

Isaiah 63:10 (ESV), They rebelled<\/strong> and grieved his Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

But they rebelled<\/strong> and grieved his Holy Spirit<\/strong>; therefore he turned to be their enemy, and himself fought against them.<\/p>

Acts 5:3 (ESV), Lie to the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

But Peter said, \u201cAnanias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit<\/strong> and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land?<\/p>

Acts 7:51 (ESV), You always resist the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cYou stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit<\/strong>. As your fathers did, so do you.<\/p>

Ephesians 4:30 (ESV), Do not<\/strong> grieve the Holy Spirit of God<\/strong><\/h3>

And do not<\/strong> grieve the Holy Spirit of God<\/strong>, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.<\/p>

1 Thessalonians 5:19 (ESV), Do not<\/strong> quench the Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

Do not<\/strong> quench the Spirit<\/strong><\/p>

Psalms 51:11 (ESV), Take not your Holy Spirit from me<\/strong><\/h3>

Cast me not away from your presence and take not your Holy Spirit from me<\/strong>.<\/p>

Luke 12:10-12 (ESV), The one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven<\/strong><\/h3>

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven<\/strong>. And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how you should defend yourself or what you should say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.\u201d<\/p>

What is blasphemy of\u00a0the Holy Spirit?<\/h2>

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is attributing the works of God to some other entity such as a demon or an unclean spirit. This is falsely attributing what is holy to what is unclean.\u00a0<\/p>

Mark 3:22-30 (ESV), Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness<\/strong><\/h3>

And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, \u201cHe is possessed by Beelzebul,\u201d and \u201cby the prince of demons he casts out the demons.\u201d And he called them to him and said to them in parables, \u201cHow can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.\u00a0And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but is coming to an end.\u00a0But no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man. Then indeed he may plunder his house. Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter,\u00a0but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness<\/strong>, but is guilty of an eternal sin\u201d\u2014\u00a0for they were saying, \u201cHe has an unclean spirit<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Holy Spirit Is Not Literally a Person<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The numerous scriptural witnesses in the sections above attest that the Holy Spirit is a gift that originates from God and that it is something that someone can receive, be filled with, be in, put on, and be baptized with, and that it is transferable and can be apportioned. This all indicates the Holy Spirit is God\u2019s Controlling influence <\/em>rather than a personal being associated with God.\u00a0 Although the Holy Spirit makes God personal, it reflects the Father\u2019s character, and it accomplishes the will of God, the Holy Spirit itself is not a personal being. The language used in scripture relating to the Holy Spirit disqualifies the idea that the Spirit of God is literally a person who is also distinguishable from the Father.\u00a0Scripture attests that\u00a0the Holy Spirit is something rather than someone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Greek word for \u201cspirit\u201d (peneuma<\/em>) is neuter indicating it as an impersonal abstract noun. Other nouns referring to the functions of the Holy Spirit are sometimes in the masculine gender. Greek, like many other languages including Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Hebrew assigns a gender to nouns, although they do not refer to a living being. A Greek grammar rule is that the gender of any associated pronouns must match the noun. For example, a lamp would be considered a \u201che\u201d in the Greek, although a lamp is obviously not a living being or person. The gendering of nouns and pronouns often leads to some confusion with respect to translating passages related to the Holy Spirit, especially regarding the function of the Holy Spirit as an \u201cIntervention\u201d (parakletos) often translated as \u201cHelper,\u201d \u201cComforter,\u201d \u201cCounselor,\u201d or \u201cIntercessor.\u201d<\/p>

New Testament translators, carrying a Trinitarian bias, generally use masculine pronouns such as \u201che,\u201d \u201chim,\u201d \u201cwho,\u201d or \u201cwhom\u201d that should be translated as \u201cit,\u201d \u201cits,\u201d \u201citself,\u201d and \u201cwhich\u201d for pronouns that are in reference to the Holy Spirit. Translated correctly, the case for identifying the Holy Spirit as a distinct person from the Father is nearly absent. The understanding of foundational Christian theology cannot depend on a few pronouns, but rather should be founded upon the balance of Scripture and the weight of the biblical evidence presented in the above sections.<\/p>

The Holy Spirit is best understood as something that believers receive. Considering that the Holy Spirit is God\u2019s controlling influence<\/em>, it not only reflects the mind and character of God but is an extension of God\u2019s presence that comforts us and gives revelation, and \u201cspeaks\u201d to us. A clue that it is the Spirit doesn\u2019t speak from itself, is in John 16:12 which says, \u201cWhen the Spirit of truth comes, \u2026it will not speak on its own authority, but whatever it hears it will speak.\u201d Although poetic personification might be employed in reference to the Comforter\/Helper, this is a figurative expression. The Holy Spirit can be personified in that it represents God\u2019s nature and character\u2014not because Holy Spirit itself is literally a person. Through God\u2019s controlling influence,<\/em> the Holy Spirit gives commands, forbids, indicates, says, or otherwise directs man.<\/p>

Acts 1:2 (ESV), He had given<\/strong> commands through the Holy Spirit<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

until the day when he was taken up, after he had given<\/strong> commands through the Holy Spirit<\/strong> to the apostles whom he had chosen.<\/p>

Acts 16:6 (ESV), Having been<\/strong> forbidden by the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>

And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been<\/strong> forbidden by the Holy Spirit<\/strong> to speak the word in Asia.<\/p>

Acts 20:28 (ESV), The Holy Spirit has made you overseers<\/strong><\/h3>

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers<\/strong>, to care for the church of God…<\/p>

Acts 28:25 (ESV), The Holy Spirit was right in saying<\/strong><\/h3>

And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: \u201cThe Holy Spirit was right in saying<\/strong> to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet<\/p>

Hebrews 3:7-8 (ESV), As the Holy Spirit says<\/strong><\/h3>

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says<\/strong>, \u201cToday, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness<\/p>

Hebrews 9:8 (ESV), The Holy Spirit indicates<\/strong><\/h3>

By this the Holy Spirit indicates<\/strong> that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing<\/p>

Hebrews 10:15 (ESV), The Holy Spirit also bears witness<\/strong><\/h3>

And the Holy Spirit also bears witness<\/strong> to us; for after saying<\/p>

1 Peter 1:12 (ESV), Preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven<\/strong><\/h3>

It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced<\/strong> to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven<\/strong>, things into which angels long to look<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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