There is a great lack of understanding and a great abundance of misunderstanding concerning the Holy Spirit. I hope this short article will help.
Our God is triune—One God, three Persons. Each divine person shares equally in the same substance, power, and glory. Thus, the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or power. The Bible describes Him in personal terms.
Among the many ministries of the Spirit is His work in salvation. It is He who convicts us of our sin and our need for salvation. Shortly before His crucifixion, Jesus said this to His disciples: “But now I am going to him who sent me… Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me…” (John 16:5a, 7–9)
Every Sunday, without fail, the gospel is preached at Faith Bible Fellowship Church, and an invitation offered to the unsaved to turn to Jesus. One of the greatest impacts we can have is to pray that the hearts of the lost would be reached, softened, and turned to Christ by the work of the Holy Spirit. Will you join me each Sunday morning in Rishel Hall (the church basement) from 9:45 to 10:15 to pray for the Holy Spirit’s moving in our worship service?
– Ken Good, Elder