SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Romans. 8:9-17 The ministry of the Holy Spirit is one of the most important ministries that every believer should know. In the New Testament alone, the Holy Spirit is mentioned 260 times. Out of the 27 books of the New Testament only 2nd and 3rd John have no references of the Holy Spirit. The importance of the Holy Spirit is many. To mention but a few are as follows : the Holy Spirit was active in creation and in creation of man; He inspired holy men of God to write the Bible without error. (2 Pet. 1:21; 2 Tim. 3:16). To the believer the Holy Spirit gives New birth (regeneration), assurance of salvation,utterance in New tongues, ability to pray, leads, power over the flesh, calling for a specific duty, imparts spiritual gifts, power to witness,teaches and guides to all truths, resurrection and immortality to the bodies of believers in the last day. Furthermore,He seals and guarantees the believer unto the of redemption (Eph. 1:13; 4:30); and transforms him /her from one degree of glory to another even as he /she beholds the Word of God (2 Cor. 3:18) To the church,the Holy Spirit form the church on the day of Pentecost (Acts :2:1-4), brings illumination,direction, gifts and grace to members (1 Cor. 12:4-11) Key verse Romans 8:14. - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God,these are sons of God. Prayer Dear Lord, let your Holy Spirit give me illumination and direction in my life. Good morning, Have a wonderful weeks
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