The Holy Spirit and Me

The Holy Spirit is not a mystical force or an impersonal power. He is a divine person – the Third Person of the Trinity, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. This means He has a mind, will, and emotions, and can be grieved by our actions (Eph. 4:30). He speaks (Acts 13:2), teaches (John 14:26), and intercedes for us (Rom. 8:26), demonstrating personal qualities that cannot be attributed to mere power or energy.

The Holy Spirit: A What or a Who?

When you hear the words “Holy Spirit,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s an image of a mystical force, a powerful energy, or an intense emotional experience. We sing lyrics like, “Holy Spirit, You are welcome here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere,” without stopping to ask – is this an accurate picture of the Holy Spirit as presented in Scripture? Is He merely a force to be summoned or an impersonal power to be felt, or is He something far more profound?