We believe the Holy Spirit is the Lord and Giver of life. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 14:26; John 16:8). Through the proclamation of the gospel, He persuades men to repent of their sins and confess Jesus as Lord (1 Thessalonians 1:5). We believe that He regenerates the human heart and indwells every true believer in Christ (John 14:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Titus 3:5-6). He leads the church into a right understanding and rich application of the truth of God's Word (1 Corinthians 2:10- 13). He is to be respected, honored, and worshipped as God.
John 15:26-27; John 16:8-14; Romans 8:9-13; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Galatians 5:22-26; Ephesians 5:18
We believe the Holy Spirit is the active agent in our sanctification (Titus 3:5). He abides in every true believer to renew our minds and transform us into the image of Christ. Though indwelling sin remains a reality, we are empowered by the Spirit to mortify the deeds of the flesh and obey the Lord’s
commandments (Romans 8:13). We believe the Spirit enables us to live as salt and light in the world so that all people may see His work in us and glorify our Father who is in Heaven (Matthew 5:13-16). By the promise of the Holy Spirit and His work in every believer, we are assured that He will sustain us and finish His work in us (1 Corinthians 1:8; Philippians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).
Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 86:11; Psalm 119:18 & 36; Matthew 6:11-12; Mark 9:24; Luke 22:31-32; Romans 6:11-13 & 17; Romans 8:1-17; Romans 8:29; Romans 10:17; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Galatians 5:16-18; Galatians 5:22-26; Ephesians 1:18-19, Ephesians 3:4; Ephesians 6:17-18; Philippians 3:12; Colossians 3:1-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Titus 2:11-15; Hebrews 3:12-13; Hebrews 4:12; Hebrews 10:14; 1 Peter 2:11; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 John 1:8- 10; 1 John 2:1
We believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers to advance the Kingdom of God through a missional lifestyle that proclaims the gospel of Jesus through word and deed (Acts 1:8). We believe the promise of the Father is freely available to all who believe in Jesus Christ, thereby enabling them to exercise the power of God in the Earth (Acts 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11). We believe the Holy Spirit desires to continually fill each believer with power to witness and continue the ministry of Christ (Acts 4:31; Ephesians 5:18). We believe that He imparts His supernatural gifts for the edification and unity of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 14:12). We believe all gifts of the Holy Spirit at work in the first century church are available today (1 Corinthians 1:7) and are to be earnestly desired and practiced in an orderly manner (1 Corinthians 14:1 & 40). We believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit should not be viewed as an end in themselves, nor should they be viewed as a sign of spiritual maturity (1 Corinthians 13). We believe they are a means to glorify Christ and should be utilized to advance the Kingdom of God (Ephesians 4:11-16).
Luke 24:48-49; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12; 1 Corinthians 14:12; 1 Corinthians 14:20-33; 2 Timothy 1:6-7
I hope this helps any of you that are interested in learning more about the Holy Spirit! Love you all. Hopefully more to come!
