God the Holy Spirit (Know him)

The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While sometimes less understood than the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal, and actively at work in the world today.

    Who Is the Holy Spirit?

    1. A Divine Person: The Holy Spirit is not a force or energy, but a Person with mind, will, and emotions. He speaks (Acts 13:2), teaches (John 14:26), grieves (Ephesians 4:30), and can be resisted (Acts 7:51).
    2. God: In Acts 5:3–4, lying to the Holy Spirit is equated with lying to God, affirming His divinity.
    3. Co-equal in the Trinity: He is mentioned alongside the Father and the Son (Matthew 28:19), sharing in the divine nature.

    Roles of the Holy Spirit

    1. Convicting the World
      • The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8).
    2. Regeneration
      • He gives new life to those who believe in Jesus (John 3:5–6; Titus 3:5).
    3. Indwelling Believers
      • He lives in all who trust Christ, making them His temple (1 Corinthians 6:19).
    4. Empowering
      • He empowers believers to live holy lives and be witnesses (Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:16–25).
    5. Teaching and Guiding
      • He leads believers into truth and reminds them of Christ’s words (John 14:26; John 16:13).
    6. Giving Spiritual Gifts

    How to Know the Holy Spirit Personally

    1. Receive Jesus Christ
      • When you receive Christ, you also receive the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9).
    2. Yield to His Leading
      • Walk in the Spirit by listening to Him and obeying God’s Word (Galatians 5:25).
    3. Pray and Worship
      • Invite the Spirit to fill you daily (Ephesians 5:18) and seek intimacy with Him in prayer and worship.
    4. Read Scripture
      • The Holy Spirit inspired Scripture (2 Peter 1:21) and will help you understand and apply it.

    Names and Symbols of the Holy Spirit

    • Comforter / Advocate (John 14:16)
    • Spirit of Truth (John 16:13)
    • Fire (Acts 2:3),
    • Wind (John 3:8),
    • Dove (Luke 3:22),
    • Oil, Water (John 7:38-39)

    To know the Holy Spirit is to experience the living presence of God within you—guiding, comforting, empowering, and transforming you into the likeness of Christ. He is not distant or impersonal but near, holy, and intimately involved in your spiritual journey.