14/04/2020
CAN THE HOLY SPIRIT LIE OR MISLEAD -?
A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE.
Almost all Christians have very same view about the Holy Spirit also called the Holy Ghost and that is that He is God, with only the Watchtower's viewing Him as a force hence their translation of Him with an "It" in their New Translation Bible.
1. WHAT OR WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
- He is the Spirit of God Roman's 8:9, 1Corinthians 2:11, 3:16. He is also the spirit of Christ Acts 16:7, Romans 8:9.
2. WHERE DID HE COME?
- He came from Heaven, from the Father John 14:16, 26. 15:26.
3. WHEN DOES HE ENTER INTO A SOUL TO ABIDE IN IT?
- When you repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ Acts 2:38, 19:1-7, Ephesians 1:13.
4. WHAT ROLE DOES HE PLAY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?
- Teaches all things & reminds the believer John 14:26, 1John 2:27.
- Guides in all truth John 16:13, 1John 2:27.
- Convicts sin, righteousness and judgements John 16:8.
- He empowers the soul Ephesians 3:16.
- Gives gifts for the building and growth of the church 1Corinthians 12:1-11, 12-29, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-13.
- He produces fruits of righteousness Galatians 5:22-23.
5. WHAT IS HIS IMPORTANCE?
- He is the evidence that God the Father and the Son have accepted you by faith in them and you belong to them Romans 8:9, 2Corinthians 1:21-22, Ephesians 1:13.
6. What is His relationship with God the father?
- He is His spirit Romans 8:9, 1Corinthians 2:11, He is God's representative John 16:13-15, He is God and one with Him 1John 5:7-8.
7. CAN HE LIE OR MISLEAD?
Never, Because He is God and God can not lie Titus 1:2, Number 23:19. His name is Spirit of Truth and speaks only the truth He hears from the Father John 14:17, 16:13-15.
Enjoy your Tuesday.