Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Jun 18, 2025
The podcast explores the profound reality of the Holy Spirit dwelling within every believer. It highlights how this indwelling mirrors Jesus’ own experience. The discussion contrasts the Old Covenant with the transformative New Covenant, emphasizing the Spirit's active role in the lives of individuals and the Church. Listeners discover the deep implications of this spiritual presence and how it shapes their faith journey.
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INSIGHT

Spirit's Indwelling Advantage

  • Jesus said it was to the disciples' advantage that He left so the Holy Spirit could come.
  • We know the Spirit because He dwelt with Jesus and will now be in believers.
INSIGHT

Same Spirit in Jesus and Believers

  • The Holy Spirit who dwelled in Jesus is the same Spirit Jesus promised to send.
  • Jesus will give His disciples the Spirit they have seen in His life for their empowerment.
ANECDOTE

Moses and the Spirit on Elders

  • Moses shared the Spirit on 70 elders who prophesied, showing God's Spirit can be given broadly.
  • Moses wished all the Lord's people would have that Spirit, a prophecy fulfilled in believers.
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