The Holy Spirit & You | Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Dec 30, 2024
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Explore the transformative influence of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. Discover how the Spirit provides comfort, guidance, and assurance of identity as children of God. Learn about the shift from Old Testament law to grace, and the empowering presence that deepens your relationship with God. There's an invitation to embrace evangelism in 2025 and resources for new believers to enhance their spiritual journeys. Personal testimonies enrich the discussion, offering encouragement and insights into resisting the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit serves as a divine seal of protection for believers, affirming their identity and ownership by God against spiritual adversaries.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, believers experience transformative guidance and strength to live out their faith with love and boldness.
Deep dives
The Importance of the Holy Spirit's Seal
The sealing of believers by the Holy Spirit signifies divine ownership and protection against spiritual adversaries. This seal acts like an ID tag that marks individuals as belonging to God, which deters the devil from wreaking havoc in their lives. The Holy Spirit not only provides this assurance but also serves as a deposit, guaranteeing believers' inheritance and God's promises. This illustration emphasizes the deep security and identity that Christians have through the Holy Spirit's presence in their lives.
Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the lives of believers, serving as a helper and guide in understanding God's teachings. He possesses personal characteristics such as intelligence, will, and emotion, allowing Him to engage deeply with believers and assist them in their spiritual journeys. The Spirit illuminates Scriptures and helps to convict individuals of their sin, instilling a sense of their need for Christ and nurturing a relationship with God. Through faithful prayer and attention to Scripture, believers can experience the Holy Spirit's transformative power in their lives.
Empowerment and Obedience through the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit empowers believers for service, providing the strength necessary to live out their faith in accordance with God's will. Jesus communicates that the commandments should stem from love rather than obligation, shifting the perspective from mere adherence to a joyful relationship with God. This empowerment includes a spiritual boldness to witness and share the gospel, available to all believers through the Holy Spirit’s continued presence. Ultimately, the Spirit's influence fosters a heart aligned with God, focusing on love and obedience rather than fear and restriction.
We know our adversary is a powerful force . . . far more powerful than we are on our own. But we also know that our God is omnipotent . . . all-powerful. And when the Holy Spirit – the third person of the Godhead – takes up our cause, we’re in good hands! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the role the Spirit plays in the life of the believer. Foundational insight from our top ten most requested messages of the past year. Glad you’re along!
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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.