A Study on the Holy Ghost

̶ Week 13 of 38 ̶

By David Wilson

© 2017 by David Wilson

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The Difference Between Personality and Corporeity

There are those who have difficulty in distinguishing between personality (being a person) and corporeity (having a body). They cannot understand or believe that anything which is invisible and intangible, and which does not have a body, can be a person. The Word throughout the New Testament about the Holy Ghost refers to the Holy Ghost as “He” or “Him.” In a few places, the Holy Ghost is referred to as the Holy Spirit, and in a few places as the spirit of God. But the Holy Ghost is not the spirit of God. The Holy Ghost is a person in His own right. He is the third person in the triune Godhead. There is a dangerous trend in the Pentecostal movement to refer to the Holy Ghost as the Holy Spirit and, even more so, as the spirit of God. When we refer to the Holy Ghost as the Holy Spirit or the spirit of God, we are taking away the person-ship of the Holy Ghost. This should not be done. The Holy Ghost is a person in His own right.

Luke 24:39

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

John 4:24

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 1:18

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, He hath declared Him.

We must believe that the Holy Ghost is a person in the sense that He has all the emotions we have, yet He is not confined to a body such as we are. God is a spirit, thus He is everywhere at the same time. Jesus, when He was on the earth and in his earthly body, was confined in one place at any given time. The Holy Ghost, to perform the Father’s will, must be a spirit. The Holy Ghost ministry is worldwide, so He cannot be confined to a body. But, most certainly, He is a person. The work of the Holy Ghost is partly stated in St. John 16:7-15.

John 16:7-15

⁷ Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

⁸ And when He is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

⁹ Of sin, because they believe not on me;

¹⁰ Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

¹¹ Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

¹² I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye can not bear them now.

¹³ Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall He speak: and he will shew you things to come.

¹⁴ He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

¹⁵ All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

 

 

(Next week we will read about the part the Holy Ghost has in conversion.

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A Study on the Holy Ghost

̶ Week 12 of 38 ̶

By David Wilson

© 2017 by David Wilson

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18. He can be blasphemed.

Matthew 12:31-32

³¹ Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

³² And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

What is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost? Finis Jennings Dake states: “It is any insulting remark or curse, even attributing to Satan the words of the Holy Ghost. It is unforgivable if it is done maliciously and knowingly.”

Hebrews 6:4-9

⁴ For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

⁵ And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

⁶ If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

⁷ For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:

⁸ But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

⁹ But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, in my opinion and according to scripture, is this: After a person has been enlightened, has tasted of the heavenly gift, and has been made a partaker of the Holy Ghost, if they deny the reality of their experiences, they have committed blasphemy. These are people who know what it is to be saved and set free from sin, to be filled with the Holy Ghost and feel the very presence of God. If, knowing all that has happened to them, they turn their backs on God and publicly deny all they have experienced, saying, “God is not real; the Holy Ghost baptism isn’t real. It’s all lies,” is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost and will never be forgiven in this world, neither will it be forgiven in the world to come.

19. He can be quenched.

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Quench not the Spirit.

To quench the spirit is to repress or suppress the emotional moving of the Holy Ghost.

 

 

(Next week we will read about the difference between personality and corporeity.

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8/19/2018

 

Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank You that You never leave me or forsake me. Your Word declares that even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, You are with me. Today I make a quality decision to trust Your Word above any and everything else in my life. Lord Jesus, You conquered sickness and disease two thousand years ago; therefore, I choose to walk in victory over all sickness that comes against my life. I rest in Your finished work and I rejoice that I have the victory. Thank You, Father, that You have manifested your great love and power in my life. Today is the day of my deliverance; today is the day of my salvation. Thank You, Lord, for delivering me from the hand of the enemy. In Jesus's name I ask this, amen.

 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.  Joel 3:14(KJV)

 

Submitted by: Sterling Full Gospel Church, Independence, Missouri

8/15/2018

Last night I was watching the news when a segment came up about some people whose whole life was changed because of some Priest in their past. Then today while going through my email and article caught my attention. "4 Dangers Facing Pastors" by Mark Dance (see website at bottom of article). It struck a cord with me. We, as church members, pastors, pastor's spouses, and association members need to protect the ministers in our lives with our prayers and thoughtfulness.

Many years ago as a young minister's wife I made a lot of mistakes as most young people do, however, the one that has stuck with me the most is the one where I listened to someone that made me "jealous" over an incident between my husband and another minister. This has reminded me over the years that we cannot and must not listen and take to heart what others say be it family or friend. We have to keep our eyes upon our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ, lest we see things that are not there.

Just as we have to keep a watch over our lives, physical and spiritual, so must we be watchful that we do not put others in a position that might hinder their lives. One of the ways that we can do that for those in positions of authority over us is by prayer. We need to constantly pray for our ministers, their families and their chuch members.

Our minister's are human just like we are and they can make mistakes just like we can, however, it is easier not to make mistakes when you have people praying for you for protection and wisdom. Let us take the time to do the godly thing of praying for them everyday and then again when God places them on our hearts.

Here is the website for the article on "4 Dangers Facing Pastors:

https://factsandtrends.net/2018/08/15/4-dangers-facing-pastors/

A Study on the Holy Ghost

̶ Week 11 of 38 ̶

By David Wilson

© 2017 by David Wilson

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15. He commands.

Acts 16:6

Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia.

One very important work of the Holy Ghost is to speak to our hearts and tell us what He desires us to do, or what He would not have us to do. If we will be obedient to his voice, we will avoid much of the trouble the devil tries to put upon us. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Why should we sacrifice ourselves to Satan, when by obedience we can win the victory?

16. He is susceptible to personal treatment.

Acts 5:3

But Peter said, Ananias why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

Surprise! Surprise! Did you know that you can lie to the Holy Ghost? Well, you can, not that you can get away with it, but you can lie to the Holy Ghost. Ananias and his wife thought they were lying to Peter, but they were wrong. We need to be careful lest we be found guilty of the same thing. Always be truthful, for the truth will set you free. The Lord knows the thoughts and the intents of our hearts, so why do we think we can get away with lying to the Holy Ghost or God?

17. He can be resisted.

Acts 7:51

Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.

To resist the Holy Ghost is as simple as saying “no” when the Holy Ghost deals with your heart. Sinners resist the Holy Ghost when God’s spirit deals with them to repent and they say “no,” “not now,” or “at a more convenient time.” We resist the Holy Ghost when He tells us to go and pray for someone, and we won’t go. We resist the Holy Ghost when He tells us to put a certain amount in the offering, and we reason that we can’t afford it. When we are moved upon by God to do or say something and we refuse, then we resist the Holy Ghost.

(Next week we will read about how the Holy Ghost can be blasphemed.

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