“The Holy Spirit illuminates the minds of people, makes them yearn for God, and takes spiritual truth and makes it understandable to us” – Billy Graham. Several passages of the Bible speak of the Holy Spirit in way that it has same divine status with as the Father and the Son. What are the seven works of the Holy Spirit? What are the names and titles of the Holy Spirit? LADY BETTY AMUKPO presents responses from some children
‘The Holy Spirit unlock and unveil truths’
The Holy Spirit unlocks and unveils truths. The Holy Spirit illuminate the word of God to us (1Cor. 2:10-12).The names and titles of the Holy Spirit are He is the God Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23); Eternal Spirit (Jn.14:16); The Paraclete (1Jn. 2:1) Spirit of the Sovereign Lord (Isaiah 61:1.)
‘The Holy Spirit comforts us’
The Holy Spirit impacts Spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-12), the Holy Spirit comforts us (Jn. 14:16), the Holy Spirit moves us to be compassionate to others, the Holy Spirit leads us to obedience (2Cor.3:5) and the Holy Spirit purifies our Hearts and inner being. Some of the names and titles of the Holy Spirit are: He is the Spirit of adoption (Rom 8:); He Is the Lord (2Cor. 3:17); He is the Spirit of Grace (Hebrew10:29) He is Power of the Highest (Luke 1:35) The Holy Spirit is the beautiful beautifier.
‘The Holy Spirit keeps us in contact with God’
The Holy Spirit keeps us in contact with God (1Jn.3:24); The Holy Spirit steps in on our behalf (Rom. 8:23); The Holy Spirit is our reminder (Jn14:26); The Holy Spirit encourages us; The Holy Spirit sanctifies us; The Holy Spirit energies and makes what we do effective; The Holy Spirit is the Omnipresent, Omniscience, Omnipotent, the Spirit of Glory (1Pet. 4:14), the Spirit of Prophecy (Rev.19:10), the Spirit of Fire (Is.4:4), the Spirit of Revelation (Eph1:17) The Holy Spirit is our greatest friend.
‘The Holy Spirit allows us to bear righteous fruits’
The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus Christ (Jn.16:14). The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth (Jn.16:13). The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin (Jn.16:8).The Holy Spirit allows us to bear righteous fruits (Gal 5:22-23). Some names and titles of the Holy Spirit include ‘Spirit of Life’ (Rom. 8:2), ‘Great teacher’ (Jn.14:26), Spirit of Might (Is.11-2) He is the spirit of some of these designations are forms of his Person hood in the trinity.
‘The Holy Spirit rekindles our hope and trust in God’
Seven works of the Holy Spirit: 1. The Holy Spirit guides us. 2. The Holy Spirit renews our faith in God. 3. The Holy Spirit rekindles our hope and trust in God. 4. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us. 5. The Holy Spirit comforts us. 6. The Holy Spirit counsels us. 7. The Holy Spirit teaches us. The names of the Holy Spirit are: Comforter, Advocate, Counsellor and Paraclete
