David170907 Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 38 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/17/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/12/1976 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi guys, It is my opinion that a lot of people (including myself ) don't understand what the Holy Spirit is. Over the years Christians just gloss over it (him?). People can quote bible verses, but I want to know the experiential part. I'm beginning to believe that The Holy Spirit can be felt, experienced, discussed with etc, and it teaches us through our hearts what reality is. What are your thoughts on the Holy Spirit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthbringer Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 171 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/17/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/13/1949 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Hi guys, It is my opinion that a lot of people (including myself ) don't understand what the Holy Spirit is. Over the years Christians just gloss over it (him?). People can quote bible verses, but I want to know the experiential part. I'm beginning to believe that The Holy Spirit can be felt, experienced, discussed with etc, and it teaches us through our hearts what reality is. What are your thoughts on the Holy Spirit? The Holy Ghost is someone who can be felt, we have. Love through the Holy Ghost. Romans 5: 5. Peace & joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 14: 17. He can be greived. Ephesians 4: 30. He can be quenched. 1 Thessalonians 5: 19. To quench Him, means to put out His fire and stop His operations. He gives us power. Acts 1: 8. Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 4--11. He shows us things to come. John 16: 13. He is someone that every Christian needs to be full of. Ephesians 5: 18. The Greek word for, "Be filled", means, To keep on being filled. Full of love, Full of peace, Full of Joy, Full of power, Full of God. But to be, Full of the Holy Ghost we need to be baptised in the Holy Ghost first. Edited October 2, 2008 by truthbringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.22 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted October 1, 2008 This is a basic study I have on the Holy Spirit. There is much discussion that can and should be had on each of these entries, but I hope you find this as a starting point. Holy Spirit 1) Trinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted October 1, 2008 The Holy spirit is God, He is the eternal Spirit of God Himself. Let's not confuse the newer believers. Let's start with his question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricH Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 366 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 10,933 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi guys, It is my opinion that a lot of people (including myself ) don't understand what the Holy Spirit is. Over the years Christians just gloss over it (him?). People can quote bible verses, but I want to know the experiential part. I'm beginning to believe that The Holy Spirit can be felt, experienced, discussed with etc, and it teaches us through our hearts what reality is. What are your thoughts on the Holy Spirit? I think you are right that many of us gloss over both the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit. But part of that may be because of the very nature of His ministry. The HS did not come to bear witness of Himself. He came to glorify Jesus (John 16:14). I think sometimes we view him more like The Force in Star Wars rather than a person. I can't tell you how many times I have heard people refer the the Holy Spirit as "It" The Holy Spirit: 1. Convicts the World of sin (John 16:8-11) 2. He regenerates unsave people when the trust in Christ (Titus 3:5) 3. He indwells believers (1 Corinthians 6:19) 4. He baptizes all believers into the body of Christ and into Jesus himself (1 Corinthians 12:13) 5. He seals believers into salvation (2 Corinthians 1:22) 6. He gives spritual gifts to believers (1 Peter 4:10) 7. He fills believers and enables them to obey and serve God (Ephesians 5:18) 8. He teaches us (John 16:12-15) 9. He prayes for us (Romans 8:26) 10. He guides us (Romans 8:14) 11. He assures us of our relationship with God (Romans 8:16) 12. He inspried Scripture (2 Peter 1:21) 13. He is referred to as God (Acts 5:3-4) 14. He took part in creation (Genesis 1) Not a complete list, but just some things I thought of rght away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.22 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted October 1, 2008 The Holy spirit is God, He is the eternal Spirit of God Himself. Let's not confuse the newer believers. Let's start with his question. Was not trying to confuse anyone I thought I was answering the question, my apologies if my answer was confusing. I am sure that Ovedya was not pointing to your post as confusing, but as a starting point. My post would be a whole lot more confusing then yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted October 1, 2008 The Holy spirit is God, He is the eternal Spirit of God Himself. Let's not confuse the newer believers. Let's start with his question. Was not trying to confuse anyone I thought I was answering the question, my apologies if my answer was confusing. I am sure that Ovedya was not pointing to your post as confusing, but as a starting point. My post would be a whole lot more confusing then yours! There are a lot of varying views concerning the Holy Spirit, some more complex and "deep" than others. My suggestion was simply that we should keep it simple and basic. We don't need to have yet another long-drawn out debate over the different views of the Holy Spirit. The OP wants to find out how the Holy Spirit can be experiential. I think there is ample evidence that the HS can be experiential in Scripture. How about we focus on that aspect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry 2 Posted October 1, 2008 Group: Senior Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 40 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 791 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 205 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/29/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi guys, It is my opinion that a lot of people (including myself ) don't understand what the Holy Spirit is. Over the years Christians just gloss over it (him?). People can quote bible verses, but I want to know the experiential part. I'm beginning to believe that The Holy Spirit can be felt, experienced, discussed with etc, and it teaches us through our hearts what reality is. What are your thoughts on the Holy Spirit? As basic as I can get, the Holy Spirit mede me know I a sinner, what is right, and the consequence of not doing right. through the power of the Holy Ghost I have joy and peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted October 2, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.94 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm beginning to believe that The Holy Spirit can be felt, experienced, discussed with etc, and it teaches us through our hearts what reality is. What are your thoughts on the Holy Spirit? My very first thought is: The Holy Spirit is not an "it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace1479 Posted October 2, 2008 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 286 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/09/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/20/1968 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God living in me, who teaches me, leads me, comforts me and are a very big part of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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