Tom Messer - Trinity Baptist Church Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Apr 13, 2025
Dive into a powerful exploration of the Holy Spirit's role in our lives as the promised Comforter from John 14. Discover how the Spirit guides us to objective truth amid a world of confusion and transforms our relationship with God. Embrace your identity as a beloved child of God, empowered to overcome doubts through divine support. The discussion challenges traditional views, emphasizing that true comfort and assurance come from understanding the Holy Spirit's advocacy and Jesus's grace at the heart of faith.
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Trinity Revealed in John 14:16
- John 14:16 reveals the Trinity: Jesus (Son) prays to the Father to send the Holy Spirit as a Comforter.
- The Holy Spirit is a divine person who will abide with believers forever, distinct yet unified with God.
Holy Spirit as Personal Resident
- The Holy Spirit is a personal divine resident inside believers, not an impersonal force.
- He has feelings, can be grieved, and desires a relational presence in our hearts.
Holy Spirit Like Jesus Himself
- Jesus’ promise of "another" Comforter means the Holy Spirit is the same kind of divine presence as Jesus.
- The Spirit is another just like Jesus, bringing His presence to believers even after Jesus ascends.