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How do we view the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is referred to as the Lord and Giver of Life in the Nicene creed. He is the Creator Spirit, present before the creation of the universe and through his power everything was made in Jesus Christ, by God the Father.
Can you speak in tongues?
Speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, is a practice in which people utter words or speech-like sounds, often thought by believers to be languages unknown to the speaker. Glossolalia is practiced in Pentecostal and charismatic Christianity, as well as in other religions.
Can we live without the Holy Spirit?
Everyone can do without the Holy Spirit just like everyone can do without Jesus Christ. You cannot be a Christian without the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is what opens our eyes to God’s gift of salvation. The Holy Spirit is our intercessor before the throne of God with our prayers and supplications.
How can I get the Holy Spirit in my life?
If you want to let the Holy Spirit lead your life and walk by the Spirit, it’s a conscious choice you need to make each and every day. Pray that the Lord will fill you with His Spirit. Pray that you would walk by the Spirit. Throughout your day, watch and listen for opportunities to obey the Spirit’s promptings.
What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the great unifier of the church. Because of Jesus’s peacemaking work on the cross, the Spirit makes Jew and Gentile “one new man” ( Ephesians 2:15 ); he gathers former enemies as “members of the household of God” ( Ephesians 2:19 ); he builds us all “into a holy temple in the Lord” ( Ephesians 2:21–22 ).
What is the Holy Spirit and how does it work?
The Holy Spirit is the presence of God in the life of a believer. But this does not mean God separates Himself into three separate parts. God is three distinct persons who somehow are one in substance. God is unique in this way, so it’s not surprising that it takes some work to come to terms with this truth.
Are You ignoring the Holy Spirit when you sin?
As Christians, we should feel conviction when we sin. It’s one of the ways the Holy Spirit guides us. But when we ignore that conviction and continue in the same sin, we will find it harder and harder to hear the Holy Spirit because we have spent so long ignoring Him.
Is the Holy Spirit always present to US?
Don’t get me wrong, God loves us always, and the Holy Spirit is always present to us. The Holy Spirit is a person, not some distant and faraway being. He directs us and guides us, and how we respond to Him affects our relationship with Him. In 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Paul tells the church, “Do not quench the Spirit.”