How do the biblical authors describe the activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of humans? This post examines the use of language concerning the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Covenants.
What is the Holy Spirit's function in the Old Covenant? Three main areas include empowering leadership, empowering prophecy, and serving as the presence of God.
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit indwells believers? What is its nature, and what are the benefits?
When and how does a believer receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?
Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit the same thing as receiving the gift of the Spirit? What it is, who gives it, and other implications.
Luke shows how twelve Ephesian disciples receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Interpretive problems resolve with applying Luke's Holy Spirit paradigm.
Why did the Holy Spirit come to Cornelius before his water baptism? God convinces Peter salvation is for the Gentiles.
Why was the gift of the Holy Spirit withheld in Samaria? Applying the proper paradigm removes all issues of interpretation.
What does the Holy Spirit do in the salvation process? And is this different from what it means to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?
Does Jesus' baptism and subsequent reception of the Holy Spirit serve as a precedent for all new covenant believers after Pentecost?