{"id":51227,"date":"2019-08-15T20:28:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T17:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=51227"},"modified":"2025-06-29T14:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T11:51:29","slug":"how-the-holy-spirit-comes-upon-a-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2019\/08\/15\/how-the-holy-spirit-comes-upon-a-person\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Holy Spirit Comes Upon a Person"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Just as the Jewish people in the Old Testament were confused about the coming of the Messiah resulting in various sects and interpretations many Christians today are also confused about how the Holy Spirit comes upon a person. This confusion has led to diverse teachings and denominations, each claiming to understand the Spirit\u2019s work in their own way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Messianic Prophecies and Their Fulfillment<\/h3>\n<p>The Old Testament contains prophecies about the coming Messiah (Hebrew: <em>Mashiach<\/em>), yet these prophecies sometimes appear contradictory. For example:<strong style=\"color: initial;\">Isaiah 53:5\u20136 <\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">describes the Messiah\u2019s suffering and death for humanity\u2019s sins:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cBut he was wounded for our transgressions&#8230; and with his stripes we are healed.\u201d<\/em><strong style=\"color: initial;\">Isaiah 9:6\u20137 <\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">foretells the Messiah\u2019s eternal kingship on David\u2019s throne:<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cOf the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end&#8230; upon the throne of David&#8230;\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This duality reflects the two comings of Christ: first in humility and suffering (His first advent), then in glory and eternal reign (His second advent). The New Testament clarifies this fulfillment (cf. <strong>Acts 2:31<\/strong>, <strong>Revelation 19:16<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>John 12:33\u201335<\/strong> captures this tension:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;This he said, signifying what death he should die&#8230; We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth forever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up?&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Holy Spirit\u2019s Multifaceted Role<\/h3>\n<p>Similarly, confusion arises today about how the Holy Spirit works in a believer\u2019s life. Scripture reveals the Spirit\u2019s diverse but unified work:<strong style=\"color: initial;\">Spiritual Gifts (Charismata):<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">The Spirit imparts gifts for the common good.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThere are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit\u201d<\/em> (<strong>1 Corinthians 12:4<\/strong><strong style=\"color: initial;\">Guide into Truth:<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">The Spirit illuminates God\u2019s Word and applies it to believers.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cHe will guide you into all truth&#8230;\u201d<\/em> (<strong>John 16:13<\/strong>)<strong style=\"color: initial;\">Witness of Sonship:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>The Spirit testifies inwardly that we are God\u2019s children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThe Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Romans 8:16<\/strong>).<strong style=\"color: initial;\">Sanctification:<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">The Spirit transforms believers to bear fruit reflecting Christlike holiness.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace\u2026\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Galatians 5:22\u201323<\/strong>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Each of these aspects is biblical and true; none alone fully describes the Spirit\u2019s work. Many struggle to see this progression, much like the Old Testament believers who awaited the Messiah\u2019s coming without full understanding.<\/p>\n<h3>The Spirit\u2019s Drawing and Conviction<\/h3>\n<p>Jesus said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him\u201d<\/em> (<strong>John 6:44<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This \u201cdrawing\u201d is the Spirit\u2019s convicting work (cf. <strong>John 16:8<\/strong>) that awakens a person\u2019s awareness of sin and need for repentance.<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone experiences this drawing, as it is by God\u2019s sovereign grace. If one resists the Spirit, there may come a point of no return (cf. <strong>Hebrews 6:4\u20136<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<h3>New Birth and Indwelling<\/h3>\n<p>When a person repents and is baptized in Jesus\u2019 name, the Spirit permanently indwells them, marking their spiritual rebirth:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Born of water and of the Spirit&#8221;<\/em> (<strong>John 3:5\u20136<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Spirit\u2019s indwelling signifies adoption into God\u2019s family:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Romans 8:14<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Spirit\u2019s Progressive Work in the Believer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Regeneration and Renewal:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Spirit cleanses and renews the heart, enabling holy living.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cNot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us&#8230; by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Titus 3:5<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>2. Guidance into Truth:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Spirit teaches and leads believers into understanding God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cHowbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth\u201d<\/em> (<strong>John 16:13<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">3. Assurance of Sonship:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">The Spirit confirms our identity as God\u2019s children, producing peace and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThe Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Romans 8:16<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>4. Comfort and Strength:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Spirit sustains believers through trials, renewing strength.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cBut they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength&#8230;\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Isaiah 40:31<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>5. Empowerment for Witnessing:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Spirit fills believers with power to testify for Christ.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cYe shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses&#8230;\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Acts 1:8<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Fullness of the Spirit and Spiritual Maturity<\/h3>\n<p>The fullness of the Spirit is progressive. Even Jesus was anointed at His baptism (cf. <strong>Luke 3:21\u201322<\/strong>). The apostles received the Spirit\u2019s empowering at Pentecost (cf. <strong>Acts 2<\/strong>). Similarly, believers grow in fullness as they walk faithfully with the Spirit (cf. <strong>Ephesians 5:18<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>Many mistakenly expect the fullness instantly at conversion, but the Spirit often works gradually teaching, preparing, confirming, then empowering.<\/p>\n<h3>Self-Examination<\/h3>\n<p>Ask yourself:<span style=\"color: initial;\">Is the Spirit producing holiness in me? (<\/span><strong style=\"color: initial;\">Romans 8:13<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">)<\/span><span style=\"color: initial;\">Is He leading me into all truth? (<\/span><strong style=\"color: initial;\">John 16:13<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">)<\/span><span style=\"color: initial;\">Does He assure me of my sonship? (<\/span><strong style=\"color: initial;\">Romans 8:16<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">)<\/span><span style=\"color: initial;\">Does He comfort and strengthen me? (<\/span><strong style=\"color: initial;\">Isaiah 40:31<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">)<\/span><span style=\"color: initial;\">Does He empower me to witness? (<\/span><strong style=\"color: initial;\">Acts 1:8<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If these are lacking, repent and seek renewed filling.<\/p>\n<h3>The Necessity of the Spirit<\/h3>\n<p>Without the Spirit, salvation is impossible:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his\u201d<\/em> (<strong>Romans 8:9<\/strong>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Repent, believe the gospel, and be baptized in Jesus\u2019 name. 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