What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit?

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What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit?

 The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit is the third member of the Godhead and is co-equal to God (Romans 8:9-11; Matthew 28:19). The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ (John 16:14), convict men of sin (John 16:8), regenerate (John 3:8), and baptize the believing sinner into the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:18), so that He can indwell (1 Corinthians 3:16), guide (Romans 8:14), instruct (John 13:16), empower (Acts 1:8), and cultivate Christ-like character (Galatians 5:22-23), and fruitful service to the Lord (Ephesians 4:11-16).

The Practical implications of the Holy Spirit in our lives:

 The Holy Spirit is the Promised Comforter (John 14:16), Guide (John 14:26), and Protector of the Body of Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14), who enables us to live as Christ (Galatians 5:22-23), and who empowers us to serve God in supernatural ways (Acts 1:8). 

The Bible tells us, "For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God" (Romans 8:14). The evidence that a person has the Spirit of God leading them, will be seen in the way the fruit of the Spirit is being manifested in their lives (Galatians 5:22-23), and the power of the Spirit is being witnessed from their lives (Acts 1:8). The Bible tells us that when this is taking place in a person’s life they will not only be living in the Spirit, but they will be walking in the Spirit (Gal. 5:25).

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