UNDERSTANDING THE MISSION OF THE HOLY GHOST PT 1
(2025-10-05 06:45:25)
Introduction
who is the Holy Spirit?
He is the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit enable us to demonstrates character of God.
The Holy Spirit is a person because:
He has a will. 1 Corinthians 12:11, the Bible says the Spirit "apportions to each one individually as he wills"
it is in his person to make decisions and to give unto men as he wills.
Mind and Intellect: The Holy Spirit possesses knowledge and the capacity to think.
Romans 8:27 "He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit"
1cor 2:10-11 "the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God".
He is Emotional: The Holy Spirit can be grieved. Ephesians 4:30. "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God."
He is Love: Romans 15:30. "the love of the Spirit," indicating that the Holy Spirit is capable of expressing love.
The core mission of the Holy Ghost is to help the believer through the journey of life. Living without Him makes one a spiritual orphan. He is our divine helper – John 14:26. Rom.8:26
The word Comforter is literarily translated ‘Helper’.
In our Sunday services we shall be exploring different ways through which the Holy Ghost helps the believer to make the most of life and secure eternity at the end. 1cor 12:7.
Understanding the Mission of the Holy Ghost - Part 1
? Gateway to Revelation
• The Holy Ghost is the author and custodian of the Word of God – Is.34:16;2pt 1:21. 2tim3:16-17
• The Holy Ghost helps the saints to access revelation – Jn 14:26
• Revelation is the unveiling of God’s word which is packaged in mysteries –Mk 4:11, 1Cor 2:12-13
• He enlarges our spiritual understanding by teaching and revealing things to us – Is.11:3
1 Cor.2:10-12
1 Cor.2:13; Job.36:22
? Reaching Out to the Lost
• He convicts sinners to repent – Jn 16:9-11
• He pricks sinners’ hearts to turn to God – Act 2:37
• Reward: Witnessing Jesus entitles believers to answered prayers –Jn 15:16
BY: Rev Emmanuel Okantey.