We pray to God the Father by virtue of the finished work of God the Son and in the POWER of God the Spirit! There are many more scriptures that point to the Divinity of the Holy Spirit - and to the unity of the God-head.
What does the Holy Spirit Do?
Well I am only going to cover some of the more prominent things as He is God and who can even fathom all that He does.
1. I won't spend a whole lot of time in the Old Testament as it is filled with references to the Spirits work. He was involved in creation and he came upon filled and empowered individuals to do their work in God's plan.
2. Now in the New Testament - Which is directly relevant to our experience today?
A. With respect to Jesus:
- Birth was a miracle that was performed by the Holy Spirit (matt 1:20)
- In dwelt Jesus while Jesus was on earth (Lk 4:1)
- Bestowed on Jesus the power that He needed while on earth (Acts10:38)
- Empowered Jesus to offer Himself without sin as our saviour. (Heb 9:14)
- Glorifies Christ (Jn 16:12-14)
- Brings words of Jesus to our remembrance (Jn 14:26)
B. With Respect to scripture:
- Inspired scripture and gives wisdom and understanding of God's word. (1Cor 2:6-16) Eph 1:17,18, 2 Tim 3:16 2 Pet 1:21...
Rom 8:9 Says that, if He does not indwell in us, we are not a Christian! So He is an integral part of every Christians life.
C. With respect to ministers
- Gives the gift of service 1Cor 12
- Appoints and sends ministers Acts 13:2-9
Directs where the gospel should be preached Acts 16:6 ff
- Instructs what to preach 1 Cor 2:13 not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit
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