I have been working towards a fuller understanding of the Holy Spirit, beginning with various things the Spirit is credited with accomplishing.
- The Spirit of God is described as the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord, rejoicing in the presence of God, particularly resting on God's anointed (Isaiah 11:1-3)
- The Holy Spirit is the spirit by which we call God "Abba", "Father" (Romans 8:15, Galatian 4:6)
- The Holy Spirit is particularly credited with fellowship among believers (2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 2:1)
- The Holy Spirit is to lead the apostles into truth (John 16:13)
- The Holy Spirit is known as Comforter or Advocate (John 14:16, 14:26, 15:26, 16:7)
- The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us when we do not know what to pray (Romans 8:26)
- The Holy Spirit was promised to the apostles to supply the words to say during trials (Mark 13:11) and to teach them what to say on those occasions (Luke 12:11-12)
In some ways the Spirit is the least-seen among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Still, in some ways the Spirit is the most intimate: with us, in our hearts, in our minds, living within us and helping from the inside.
