The Gift of the Holy Spirit is Foretold
He is promised by John the Baptist Matthew 3:11 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who … Continue reading The Gift of the Holy Spirit is Foretold
The Gift of the Holy Spirit in the OT
In the OT the gift of the Holy Spirit was restricted to individuals for particular tasks, but at Pentecost and … Continue reading The Gift of the Holy Spirit in the OT
The Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit is a Result of Divine Activity, Not of Effort
1 Corinthians 3:9, 16 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 16 Do you … Continue reading The Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit is a Result of Divine Activity, Not of Effort
Other Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s Activity
Righteousness Romans 14:17 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in … Continue reading Other Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s Activity
Jesus Christ Acts as a Servant
By coming to dwell among humanity as a man Philippians 2:6-7 6 who, being in the form of God, did not … Continue reading Jesus Christ Acts as a Servant
The Fruit of the Spirit Leads to Believers Becoming Christlike
The gift of the Spirit begins this lifelong process 2 Corinthians 3:18 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding … Continue reading The Fruit of the Spirit Leads to Believers Becoming Christlike
The Fruit of Spirit-Filled Living
“Fruit” is singular, emphasizing that these qualities are mutually dependent aspects of Christian living. Galatians 5:22 22 But the fruit … Continue reading The Fruit of Spirit-Filled Living
