What does the Holy Spirit do?

What does the Holy Spirit actually do? We often relegate Him to only gifts or a moment, but He’s so much more… right?

In this episode, Bethany Barr Phillips explores the multifaceted role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. It’s important to understand the Holy Spirit not just as a theological concept but as an active presence that guides, strengthens, and connects individuals to God. Through a four quadrant approach, Bethany breaks down the various roles of the Holy Spirit highlighting that ultimately each role works together in tandem with the Father.

 

Quotes:

“1.The Spirit awakens a person’s heart. 2. The Spirit teaches a person’s mind. 3. The Spirit leads to the Word. 4. The Spirit convinces of sin. 5. The Spirit draws to Christ. 6. The Spirit sanctifies. 7. The Spirit makes a person spiritually minded. 8. The Spirit produces inward conflict. 9. The Spirit makes a person love the brethren. 10. The Spirit teaches a person to pray. These are the great marks of the Holy Spirit’s presence. Put the question to your conscience and ask: Has the Spirit done anything of this kind for your soul? “  — JC Ryle

 

“The HS never enters a man and let’s him live by the world.” AW Tozer

 

Takeaways

• He is not just a concept but an active presence in our lives.
• The holy spirit converts what’s in your mind into your heart.
• What we know about God will only stay as knowledge unless we know the Holy Spirit and allow him to turn it into experience.
• The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth and points us to Jesus.
• Believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit upon faith in Jesus.
• The Holy Spirit is not a prescription but the power and presence of God.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Holy Spirit

01:15 - Introduction to the Holy Spirit's Role

01:29 - Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit

03:46 - The Holy Spirit as a Helper and Guide

06:28 - The Active Presence of the Holy Spirit

09:10 - The Strengthening Power of the Holy Spirit

11:33 - The Gifts and Access Provided by the Holy Spirit

16:08 - Invitation to be a apart of the Pioneer Assembly

 

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