Ten Things You Need to Know About the Holy Spirit

Every quarter, Seventh Day Adventists around the world study a particular book of the Bible or a theme that is central in the Bible. The Holy Spirit was the focus of the most recent quarter.

How much do you know about the Holy Spirit? I'll be the first to confess that I didn't have an extensive knowledge nor understanding about how it works. What I did understand was the basic, it's part of the Trinity and it's the Comforter that Jesus left when He ascended to heaven.

With learning comes understanding hence this blog post. I'll share 10 things I learned about the Holy Spirit.


  1. The Holy Spirit should not replace the Word of God. 
  2. The Holy Spirit is God. 
  3. The Holy Spirit and God has the same personality. 
  4. The Holy Spirit is not something to be possessed, but it should possess us. 
  5. The baptism of the Spirit is not enough by itself. Water baptism is an essential component of being baptized with the Holy Spirit. Water baptism signifies an outward cleansing whereas baptism by the Holy Spirit signifies an inner purification of our minds and bodies.
  6. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a continuous action, not a one-time event. 
  7. The Holy Spirit is a personal being, not just a divine force. 
  8. The Holy Spirit reminds us about what has been taught about God. 
  9. The Holy Spirit is responsible for the existence of the church. 
  10. The fruit of the Spirit testifies to spirituality and not spiritual gifts. 

What are somethings you've learned about the Holy Spirit that is not listed above. I'd like to hear so please feel free to share below. 

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