THE HOLY SPIRIT:
God Living in You
Who the Spirit Is and How He Empowers Your New Life in Christ
The Holy Spirit is God's power living inside you. This lesson explains who the Spirit is, what He does, and how He empowers your new life.
The Holy Spirit: God’s Active Presence in Your Life
There are many myths about the Holy Spirit—some think He’s just a supernatural power or an impersonal force. The Bible is clear: The Holy Spirit is God. He is the third Person of the Holy Trinity.
He is not an "it"; He is a spiritual Person with consciousness, will, and feelings.
His Unique Role: The Administrator of Salvation
The three Persons of the Trinity work together in perfect unity, each with a specific role in your salvation:
The Father (The Origin): The mastermind who created the plan and sent His Son.
The Son (The Means): Jesus Christ, who executed the plan by taking on flesh and dying for your sins.
The Holy Spirit (The Effector): He is the one who administers the plan by personally working in your heart.
His work is summarized in three actions: He convicts (shows you your sin), convinces (shows you the truth of Jesus), and converts (gives you new life).
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:13)
The Spirit Is Your Counselor
Jesus often called the Holy Spirit the Comforter or Counselor (John 14:16). This title covers every way He helps you: advising, comforting, strengthening, and interceding.
He Dwells in Believers: The moment you put your faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to reside inside you (1 Corinthians 6:19).
He Confirms Your Identity: He constantly reminds you that you are God's child (Romans 8:16).
He Empowers Your Life: He is the divine force that enables you to live the Christian life.
5 Ways the Holy Spirit Empowers You
You don't have to live the Christian life in your own strength! The Holy Spirit is God with you, assisting and encouraging you daily.
He is Your Daily Helper: When you feel tired, stuck, or like you are failing, the Spirit intervenes. He is the divine force that sustains and energizes you, helping you be the person God designed you to be.
He Makes You Holy (Sanctification): He is the agent of spiritual ripening. He works to help you die to your old self (sin) and become more and more Christlike every day.
He Guides You: The Spirit helps you tune in to the Father's voice, directing you toward God's will and giving you the strength to act on it in faith. He also brings Scripture you've read to mind exactly when you need it.
He Comforts and Gives Hope: In times of challenge and misery, God's love pours out into your heart through the Spirit. He is the source of inner peace that anchors you during the storms of life.
He Gives Spiritual Gifts: The Holy Spirit grants unique spiritual gifts to believers to build up the Church and fulfill the mission God has given you—including the gift of testifying and witnessing to others.
What Next?