“When / How do we receive the Holy Spirit?”……Answer: The apostle Paul clearly taught that we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior. First Corinthians 12:13 declares, "For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body-whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free-and we were all given the […]

What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament? The role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament was not principally different from the role of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. While there are some differences, there’s an essential unity between the two Testaments. The Holy Spirit was active […]

“Is a believer supposed to be able to feel the Holy Spirit?”……Answer: While certain ministries of the Holy Spirit may involve a feeling, such as conviction of sin, comfort, and empowerment, Scripture does not instruct us to base our relationship with the Holy Spirit on how or what we feel. Every born-again believer has the […]

The Holy Spirit…I believe in the divine being and personality of the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4). I believe that He regenerates sinners (Titus 3:5) I believe that He indwells believers (Romans 8:9). I believe that He is the agent by whom Christ baptizes all believers into His body (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). I believe He is […]

“Will the Holy Spirit ever leave a believer?”……Answer: Simply put, no, the Holy Spirit will never leave a true believer. This is revealed in many different passages in the New Testament. For example, Romans 8:9 tells us, "…if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ." This verse very […]

What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?”……Answer: Believers have the Spirit of Christ, the hope of glory within them (Colossians 1:27). Those who walk in the Spirit will show forth daily, moment-by-moment holiness. This is brought about by consciously choosing by faith to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide in thought, word, […]

The Holy Spirit in Us Some of us think, "If Jesus were here on earth, and we could see Him, we would follow Him anywhere." But in Ezekiel 36:26-27, the Lord says, "I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in my ways." There is something about that word "within." "I […]