God the Holy Spirit [Who is He and What Does He Do?] – Pastor Ted Wilson

Summary

The video discusses the Holy Spirit, the third member of the Godhead, as described in Seventh-day Adventist belief. It highlights the Holy Spirit's active role in creation, incarnation, and redemption, guiding believers into truth, convicting of sin, and transforming lives. Citing scripture and the teachings of Ellen White, the video explains that the Holy Spirit comforts, teaches, and empowers the church. It emphasizes the importance of accepting the Holy Spirit's work, warning of the consequences of resistance, and invites viewers to receive this divine gift.

Takeaways

• 🙏 The Holy Spirit is the third member of the Godhead and is involved in creation, incarnation, and redemption.
• 📜 The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the Scriptures and empowered Christ’s life.
• 🔥 Jesus emphasized the need to be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God, referencing the Holy Spirit's role in baptism.
• 💡 The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin, leads them to repentance, and transforms their lives to be more like Jesus.
• 📖 The Holy Spirit guides people into all truth as described in the Bible, playing a key role in revealing and maintaining truth.
• 👥 The Holy Spirit is a personal being, not just a force, and has been active since creation, as indicated in several biblical references.
• 🕊️ The Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ incarnation, anointing, and empowering His ministry on earth.
• 💪 The Holy Spirit empowers the church to bear witness to Christ and bestows spiritual gifts for the advancement of God's mission.
• 💬 Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is an unforgivable sin because the Holy Spirit is the means through which God convicts and transforms hearts.
• 🌿 The fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, which are manifested in those who walk with the Spirit.

Q & A

What is the Holy Spirit's role in the Godhead according to Seventh-day Adventist beliefs?

The Holy Spirit is the third member of the Godhead, active with the Father and the Son in creation, incarnation, and redemption. He is as much a Person as the Father and the Son, inspiring Scripture writers, filling Christ's life with power, drawing and convicting humans, and renewing and transforming those who respond.

How does Jesus describe the Holy Spirit's work in John 3:5?

Jesus describes the Holy Spirit's work by saying that one must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God, and that the Spirit's work is like the wind, which is unseen but whose effects are felt.

What is the Holy Spirit's role in convicting us of sin according to the script?

The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins, leads us to repentance, and transforms our lives to be like Jesus.

What does Jesus say the Holy Spirit will do when He comes in John 16:8?

When the Holy Spirit comes, He will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.

How does the Holy Spirit help us understand truth according to the script?

The Holy Spirit helps us understand the truth by guiding us into all truth, as Jesus said in John 16:13.

What does Ellen White say about the Holy Spirit's role in defining and maintaining truth?

Ellen White explains that the Holy Spirit's work is to define and maintain the truth. He dwells in the heart as the Spirit of truth and becomes the Comforter, bringing comfort and peace through the truth revealed in the Scriptures.

How does the Holy Spirit interact with us according to the Bible?

The Holy Spirit interacts with us by striving with us (Genesis 6:3), teaching (Luke 12:12), convicting (John 16:8), directing in church affairs (Acts 13:2), helping in our weaknesses (Romans 8:26), inspiring (Second Peter 1:21), and sanctifying (First Peter 1:2).

What is the significance of the Holy Spirit's activity at creation?

The Holy Spirit's activity at creation, described as 'hovering over the face of the waters,' signifies His eternal existence and His role in the creation process.

How does the Holy Spirit's role in the life of Jesus Christ manifest?

The Holy Spirit's role in Jesus Christ's life is seen in His incarnation, where the Holy Spirit came upon Mary and the power of the Highest overshadowed her, resulting in the birth of Jesus, who is called the Son of God.

What did Jesus assure His disciples about the Holy Spirit shortly before His crucifixion?

Jesus assured His disciples that the Holy Spirit, whom the Father would send in His name, would teach them all things and bring to their remembrance all that He had said to them.

How is the baptism of the Holy Spirit experienced by Christ's followers?

Christ's followers experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit by fully surrendering to Him, allowing Him to transform their lives, as explained in Galatians 5:16, where believers are urged to walk in the Spirit.