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The Relation of the Christian to the Holy Spirit

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  1. The Spirit Helps the Christian’s Infirmities
    • Romans 8:26: The Holy Spirit assists Christians in their weaknesses, especially in prayer, when they do not know how to pray as they ought. He helps us in our infirmities by making intercession for us.
  2. The Spirit Makes Intercession for the Christian
    • Romans 8:26-27: The Spirit intercedes on behalf of Christians, pleading with God in accordance with His will, especially when we are unable to express our needs clearly. The Spirit’s intercession ensures that our prayers align with God’s perfect will.
  3. The Holy Spirit is Given to the Christian
    • Romans 5:1-5: Through justification by faith, Christians are given the Holy Spirit, who pours God’s love into their hearts, enabling them to endure tribulations and grow in hope and perseverance.
  4. Christians are Sealed and Given an Earnest of the Spirit
    • 2 Corinthians 1:22: The Holy Spirit serves as a seal, marking Christians as belonging to God. He is also the “earnest” or deposit, guaranteeing the believer’s future inheritance and full redemption.
  5. Christians Mind the Things of the Spirit
    • Romans 8:5-7: Christians, by walking in the Spirit, focus on spiritual things rather than the desires of the flesh. The mind set on the Spirit leads to life and peace, whereas the mind set on the flesh leads to death.
  6. Christians are Sanctified by the Spirit
    • Romans 15:16: The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in sanctifying believers, making them holy and acceptable to God, and enabling them to live in accordance with His will.
  7. The Spirit Comforts the Lord’s Church
    • Acts 9:31: The Holy Spirit is a source of comfort to the church, encouraging believers in their faith. The Spirit strengthens and guides the church, helping it to grow and live in peace.
  8. Prayer is Offered “in the Spirit”
    • Ephesians 6:18: Christians are called to pray in the Spirit, meaning that prayer is to be made under the guidance and influence of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit empowers prayer, enabling believers to communicate effectively with God.
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