Quick Summary
- The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity—fully God
- He convicts of sin, regenerates, indwells, and seals believers
- He empowers, guides, teaches, and intercedes for us
- The Spirit produces fruit and gives spiritual gifts
- We're commanded to be filled and walk by the Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or energy—He is God, the third person of the Trinity.
The Holy Spirit's Work in Salvation
1. Conviction
He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8)
2. Regeneration
He gives new birth—spiritual life where there was death (John 3:5-6)
3. Indwelling
He comes to live inside every believer permanently (1 Cor 6:19)
4. Sealing
He marks you as God's possession, guaranteeing your salvation (Eph 1:13-14)
The Holy Spirit's Ongoing Ministry
- Teacher: Reminds and reveals truth (John 14:26)
- Guide: Leads into all truth (John 16:13)
- Empowerer: Gives power for witness and service (Acts 1:8)
- Intercessor: Prays for us with groans (Romans 8:26)
- Sanctifier: Transforms us into Christ's likeness (2 Cor 3:18)
- Comforter: Consoles and encourages (John 14:16)
Fruit of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit produces character transformation:
LoveJoyPeacePatienceKindnessGoodnessFaithfulnessGentlenessSelf-Control
Being Filled with the Spirit
"Be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18) means:
- Surrendering control to Him daily
- Confessing and turning from sin
- Walking in obedience to God's Word
- Depending on His power, not your own
Remember:
- Every believer has the Holy Spirit from the moment of salvation
- The Spirit is a person, not a force—relate to Him
- Don't grieve the Spirit through sin (Ephesians 4:30)
- Walk by the Spirit daily for victory over sin (Galatians 5:16)