The Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. In the original language, the Holy Spirit is called the paraclete, which literally means, "One called alongside to help." When Jesus ascended to the Father, He promised His disciples "another Helper," referring to the Holy Spirit (see John 14:1617). The Holy Spirit has distinct functions in the lives of believers and the church (see John 14:17; 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; Acts 5:34).

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The Holy Spirit's Preexistence

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One Hebrew word for God is elohim, which indicates three or more (referring to the Trinity). When God said, " 'Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness' " (Genesis 1:26 NKJV), He was addressing the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ.

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The Work of the Holy Spirit in the World

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Jesus tells us the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and convinces the world of righteousness and judgment (see John 16:811). The Holy Spirit also restrains the sweeping spread of evil (see 2 Thessalonians 2:7).

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The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Believer

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When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit dwells within us (see 1 Corinthians 3:16). The Holy Spirit also regenerates us (see Titus 3:47; John 3:5; 6:63); seals us (see Ephesians 1:1314); guides us (see John 16:13; Romans 8:14); teaches us (see John 14:26); helps us to pray (see Romans 8:2627); and empowers us (see Acts 1:8).

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The Power of the Holy Spirit
Someone once referred to Niagara Falls as "the greatest unused power in the world." Actually, the greatest unused power is the Holy Spirit. Don't neglect the power God has given youHimselfthrough the Holy Spirit.