Gift of the Holy Ghost
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. John 7:38
But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified) John 7:39 |
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- The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of God and a gift to those who believe on him unto the saving of the soul.
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- Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38
- And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. Acts 5:32
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- God owns everything because he created everything (Eze.18.4); however, all people are not the children of God. The Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit, Spirit of Christ) is God's witness that we are sons of God. Without the Spirit of God we are not God's, but children of the devil (Ro. 8:9).
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- But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8
- For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Ro. 8:15
- And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Gal. 4:6
- Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:13
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- God gives his Spirit to man so that they can worship him. True worship can only be offered when a person has the Holy Spirit, because the Spirit is truth.
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- But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. John 4:23
- Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 12:3
- For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:3
- This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 1 John 5:6
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- The Spirit of the resurrected Christ in us, is a seal or proof that we are heirs with Christ in obtaining eternal things.
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- Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 2 Cor. 1:22
- In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Eph. 1:13
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- The same Spirit that physically resurrected Jesus Christ from the grave resurrects us spiritually from the sin and death when we believe and by faith obey the gospel.
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- And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. John 1:33
- But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Ro. 8:11
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- Not only are there millions of people in the world who have been sanctified unto God and changed by the power of the Holy Ghost, but the scriptures testify themselves of God's good work.
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- 120 disciples, including the mother of Jesus (Acts 1.14-15).
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4
- Peter (one of about 120 disciples)
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, Acts 4:8
- Stephen
But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, Acts 7:55
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- How do you get the Holy Spirit of God? Pray!
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- If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Lk. 11:13
- These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. Acts 1:14
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4
- And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: Acts 4:24
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31
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- Evidence or proof that you have been eternally filled with the Holy Ghost:
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- You will speak with new tongues (language other than your native tongue). Mk. 16.16-17, Acts 2.3-4, Acts 10.46, and Acts 19.6.
- Your spirit can commune with God. Ro. 8.27
- You will see spiritual things. 1 Cor. 2.9
- You will learn the secrets of God. Deut. 29.29, 1 Cor. 2.10-11
- You will have an ear for spiritual things. Rev. 2.11
- You will understand spiritual things. John 14.17, 14.26
- You can love God, the brethren and your enemies. Gal. 5.22, 1 John 3.14, and 2 Tim. 1.7
- You will possess a weapon to fight against the devil/enemy. Jude 1.20
- You will have Joy! Ro. 14.17
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