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Three in One
God exists in three images or persons - God is the Father, God the Son
(Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. This is known as the Trinity.
It may be difficult to understand how there can be three in one, but
God is different from us. The Bible has many scriptures that were given
to help us understand this better.
The Comforter
Jesus knew that he was going to be crucified. He was very careful to
prepare his disciples for his leaving so that they would not feel abandoned.
After Jesus rose from the dead and prepared his disciples for his departure
into heaven, he said that he would send a comforter who would guide them
in all things.
The Holy Spirit is the mysterious power or presence of God within individuals,
empowering them with qualities they would not otherwise possess. The
term 'spirit' denotes 'wind,' 'breath,' and, by extension, a life-giving
element. With the adjective 'holy,' the reference is to the divine spirit,
i.e., the spirit of God.
In man, his spirit is the intellect, will, mind, conscience, and other
invisible faculties that make him a free moral agent and a rational being.
Both the soul and the will are immortal. The spirit is that which knows
and the soul is that which feels. The spirit of man desires the companionship
of the Holy Spirit of God. Man can never find peace and happiness without
establishing a relationship with the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is referred to throughout the Holy Bible. Genesis 1:2
says, "and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." The
Holy Spirit was in the very beginning of time.
His Dwelling Place
The Holy Spirit can dwell within the heart of a person. A person who
is filled with the Holy Spirit can feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.
This brings true peace, joy and happiness.
A spirit has no form but can fill a body that has form.
When Jesus was being baptized in the river Jordan the Holy Spirit appeared
in the form
of a dove. (Matthew 3:16) The dove is often used as a symbol of the Holy
Spirit. The Holy Spirit can be an inward guide.
God's spirit will not dwell in an unclean temple or a body that is sinning
or breaking the laws or commandments of God. A person must pray often
and obtain forgiveness of sins or the Holy Spirit will not abide within
him. To retain this peace, joy and happiness a person must pray and seek
God's will every day.
Each of us has a capacity in our hearts which only the
Holy Spirit can fill. When you become a Christian the Holy Spirit comes
to dwell in your
heart. Until the Holy Spirit comes to live with you, you will never find
perfect peace. Nothing else will satisfy your void - drugs, alcohol,
sex, entertainment, food.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
To receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit you must first believe upon
the Lord Jesus Christ. Once you have confessed your sins to Jesus and
asked His forgiveness you are a candidate for the baptism of the Holy
Spirit. This is a gift from God that is given to those who follow Christ
and ask for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
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