Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Jun 19, 2024

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Discover the implications of the Holy Spirit indwelling in believers, uniting them with Jesus and each other. Explore the promise Jesus made to send the Spirit as a counselor to his disciples.

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The Holy Spirit's indwelling connects believers to Jesus and each other in a transformative way.

Jesus departing and sending the Holy Spirit to disciples emphasizes the Spirit's relationship with them.

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The Advantage of Receiving the Holy Spirit

Despite initial doubt, Jesus explains that it is to the advantage of his disciples that he departs and sends the Holy Spirit, likening the Spirit's relationship with them to His own. Contrary to common understanding, Jesus suggests that the disciples already know the Spirit, having witnessed Him throughout Jesus' life, and that this same Spirit will be sent to them by the Father.

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

7min

The very same Holy Spirit who indwelt Jesus throughout the course of His life now dwells in every believer. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the wonderful implications of this indwelling.

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