The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit in a Believer

The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit in a Believer

In Old Testament times, the Holy Spirit limited his manifestations to certain individuals. These included Prophets, Priests, and Men of God. At such times, the Spirit of God would come upon them for a specific purpose or to carry out unique assignments. However, after their divine assignment was completed, the Holy Spirit would depart from them.

The Working of the Holy Spirit in the Believer's Life

The Working of the Holy Spirit in the Believer’s Life

In the Old Testament, when people spoke of the Spirit of God, they spoke of the living, active power of God; the third person of the trinity. While they certainly identified him as the Spirit of God, they did not have a relationship with him. However, with the coming of Jesus Christ and his redemption work, we were able to receive a clearer understanding of the person of the Holy Spirit and the relationship we can have with him.