Manifestations of the Holy Spirit

[Mr. M]

1 Corinthians 12:4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each, for the benefit of all.

Every aspect of Christian Fellowship must be directed by the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Without the commitment of mature elders to wait on the Lord and learn to discern
the Father’s Will for the glory of His Son, we are left with “the blind leading the blind.”

2 Corinthians 3:14 But their minds were blinded. For until this day the same veil remains
unlifted in the reading of the Old Testament, because the veil is taken away in Christ.
15 But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart.
16 Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with unveiled faces, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being
transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

The manifestation of the Spirit is the revealing of Truth.

2 Corinthians 4:2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness
nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves
to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,
4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel
of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

All who claim to be born again must acknowledge that the work of the Holy Spirit is revealing the secrets of men’s hearts,
that they be made pure. This is to grow in grace, and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mark 4:22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.
23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.
24 Then He said to them, Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured
to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.
25 For whoever has, to him more will be given; but whoever does not have,
even what he has will be taken away from him.

All knowledge gained in the traditional pursuits of education, while valuable, will only lead to vanity (coming from pride)
without the knowledge of the Voice of the Spirit. Everything we come in contact with in the world has been touched
by the idols of the world. The Voice gives the discernment of Truth.

John 3:21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.

1 Corinthians 8:1 Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge.
Knowledge puffs up (pride), but love edifies (builds up) .
2 And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.
3 But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.

To walk in the Spirit is to heed the Voice of the Lord.
Beyond the written Law, there are personal precepts received from the Spirit,
as commands to be obeyed.

1 John 2:3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.
4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar,
and the truth is not in him.
5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him.
By this we know that we are in Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself
also to walk just as He walked.

Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every spoken word (rhema) that proceeds from the mouth of God.
 

Benediction

Romans 16:25 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and
the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret
since the world began
26 but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations,
according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith—
27 to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

[Waggles]

In addition to the above the most immediate manifestations of the indwelling Holy Spirit of God in a Pentecostal disciple are 

speaking in tongues - the Bible evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit

miracles and healings along with laying hands on the sick

understanding the word of God - being enlightened

knowing that God is alive and enjoying the power of God in one's walk

Mark 16:15  And [Jesus] said to them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. 
Mar 16:16  Who hath believed and is baptized shall be saved; but who hath disbelieved shall be condemned. 
Mar 16:17  And these signs shall follow them that have believed: in my name shall they cast out demons, speak with tongues; 
Mar 16:18  and in their hands they shall take up serpents, and if they drink aught deadly, it shall in now wise hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Acts 2:4  And all were filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 10:45  And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, who came with Peter, because that on the nations also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. 
46  For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

Acts 19:5  And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 
19:6  And when Paul had laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

James 5:13  Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise. 
14  Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, having anointed him with oil in the name of the Lord: 
15  and the prayer of faith shall save the weary one, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.

[Waggles]

The manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the Pentecostal ekklesia are best described as follows

1Cor 12:1  Now concerning the spirituals, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 
2  Ye know that as nations ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might be led. 
3  Wherefore I make known to you, that no one speaking by God’s Spirit saith, Jesus is anathema; and no one can say, Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Spirit. 
4  Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 
5  And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord. 
6  And there are diversities of workings, but the same God, who worketh all the things in all. 
7  But to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit. 
8  For to one is given through the Spirit a word of wisdom; and to another a word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit: 
9  to another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit; 
10  and to another workings of powers; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits: to another kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues; 
11  but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each severally even as he willeth.

I have used some of these gifts as necessary over the years. Wonderful power. 

[TheBlade]

Praise God glory to JESUS for the sweet holy Spirit. Luke 11:13. Have you received the holy Spirit since you believed "how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

[Waggles]

1Cor 14:12  So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church. 
14:13  Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 
14:14  For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 
14:15  What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also. 

[Mr. M]

On 12/23/2022 at 1:51 PM, TheBlade said:

Praise God glory to JESUS for the sweet holy Spirit. Luke 11:13. Have you received the holy Spirit since you believed "how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

I missed this post. That is a sweet verse!