The Power of the Holy Spirit

The Power of the Holy Spirit

Almost 2,000 years ago, a miraculous, momentous event occurred—the New Testament Church was founded on the Feast of Pentecost. Explore this truly dramatic day when God’s Holy Spirit was given to the followers of Jesus Christ, just as He had promised.

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The Holy Spirit working in our lives is one of the astounding miracles of being Christians. Understanding the truth about God's divine power unlocks our understanding of who God is and how we relate to Him and Jesus Christ.

This guide explores:

  • How the Bible describes the Holy Spirit and what might surprise you
  • How we can receive God's Spirit today
  • How the Holy Spirit helps us live godly lives

See what the Bible really says about the Holy Spirit and how it works in our lives.

Table of Contents

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The Holy Spirit: The Power of God

5 minutes
Throughout the Bible the Holy Spirit is spoken of in the Bible as being God's divine power.
A person reading a Bible.

The Holy Spirit: Defining a Christian

2 minutes
Exactly what is a Christian? How does the Bible define a Christian in the most accurate sense?
A family walking in a green pasture.

God Gives Christians Divine Help Through His Spirit

5 minutes
What does God's Holy Spirit do for us as Christians? This question goes to the heart of our religious beliefs, because without the power of God's...
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Paul Didn't Acknowledge the Trinity

2 minutes
If God were a Trinity, surely the apostle Paul, who recorded much of the theological underpinnings of the early Church, would have understood and...
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How to Receive God's Spirit

3 minutes
The story of the new Christians baptized by Philip in Samaria illustrates the importance of the ceremony of laying on of hands in the giving of the...
A hand reaching out over water.

Is the Laying on of Hands Necessary for Us to Receive the Holy Spirit?

2 minutes
The Bible gives us a clear answer. Paul came upon some believers in Ephesus who had been baptized by no less than John the Baptist. Yet they had not...
A woman holding a Bible on her lap.

The Power to Live a Godly Life

2 minutes
Correctly understanding the scriptural truth that the Holy Spirit is God's power that can transform our lives helps us better understand His purpose...