Biblical Truths about the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is personally involved with man.
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He teaches believers and helps us to remember. - John 14:26
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He convicts people of their sin. - John 16:8-10
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He calls men to service. - Acts 13:2
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He leads. - Romans 8:14
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He intercedes. - Romans 8:27
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He speaks. - 1 Timothy 4:1; Revelation 2:7; Acts 13:2
The Holy Spirit can be treated in an unspiritual way.
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We can lie to Him. - Acts 5:1-4
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We can cause Him grief. - Ephesians 4:30
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We can quench Him. - 1 Thessalonians 5:19
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We can insult Him. - Hebrews 10:29
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He can be blasphemed by unbelievers. - Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10
He is personally active in the salvation of a believer:
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He regenerates us (makes us spiritually alive). - John 3:3-5; Titus 3:4-5
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He indwells the believer. - 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 6:16
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He empowers believers. - Acts 1:8
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He satisfies our needs. - John 4:14; 7:37-39
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He seals our salvation. - Ephesians 4:30
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He is the guarantee of our salvation. - Ephesians 1:14; 2 Corinthians 5:5
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He is the Lord! - Acts 5:3-4; Acts 16:7; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Galatians 4:6
He possesses all the attributes of God:
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He is CREATOR of all things. - Genesis 1:1
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He is OMNIPOTENT (all powerful). - Luke 1:35
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He is OMNIPRESENT (present everywhere). - Psalm 139:7-10
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He is OMNISCIENT (all knowing). - John 14:26; 16:12-13; 1 Corinthians 2:11
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He is ETERNAL (everlasting). - Hebrews 9:14
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He is HOLY (absolutely pure). - Romans 1:4
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He DIVINELY INSPIRED THE Bible. - Matthew 22:43; Acts 1:16-17; 28:25; 2 Peter 1:20-21

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