The Holy Spirit plays a central role in the life of a follower of the lord Messiah Yeshua by providing power, guidance, and support.
Here are the key
roles outlined:
1.
Source
of Power:
The Holy Spirit is described as God's - Yehovah's unlimited power, enabling the
followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua to perform good works, overcome
challenges, and grow spiritually. It is the same power that
allowed the Messiah Yeshua to perform miracles.
2.
Comforter: The Holy Spirit is referred
to as the "Comforter" (paracletos), meaning it helps, supports, and
consoles the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua, especially during times of
distress.
3.
Guidance
into Truth:
The Holy Spirit guides the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua into all truth,
helping them understand God's – Yehovah’s word and His will.
4.
Transformation
and Growth:
The Holy Spirit helps the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua grow
spiritually, develop godly character, and produce "fruits of the
Spirit," such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
5.
Connection
to God:
The Holy Spirit dwells within the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua,
connecting them to God - Yehovah and enabling them to live according to His
will. Without the Spirit, one is
not considered a true servant of God - Yehovah.
6.
Empowerment
for Obedience: The Spirit empowers the followers of
the lord Messiah Yeshua to obey God's – Yehovah’s laws and live righteously.
7.
Support
in Trials:
The Holy Spirit provides strength to endure trials and tests, helping the
followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua grow stronger in faith.
8.
Active
Force:
The Spirit is described as active and dynamic, flowing like a river current.
It must be exercised through prayer, Bible study, fasting, meditation,
obedience, and good works to grow and remain effective.
9.
Source
of Comfort and Sound Mind:
The Spirit provides comfort, hope, and a sound mind, freeing the followers of
the lord Messiah Yeshua from fear and enabling them to live securely and
confidently.
In summary, the Holy
Spirit is essential for spiritual growth, empowerment, guidance, and connection
to God - Yehovah, enabling the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua to live a
life that reflects God's – Yehovah’s character and purpose.
THE FRUITS OF THE
SPIRIT
The document lists
the fruits of the Holy Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22-23. These are:
1.
Love
2.
Joy
3.
Peace
4.
Long-suffering
(Patience)
5.
Gentleness
6.
Goodness
7.
Faith
8.
Meekness
9.
Self
Control
These fruits are
evidence of God's – Yehovah’s Spirit working in the life of a follower of the
lord Messiah Yeshua. They reflect godly character
and are contrasted with the "works of the flesh," which include
negative traits such as hatred, envy, and strife. The fruits of the Spirit are developed through
prayer, Bible study, fasting, meditation, obedience, and living according to
God's – Yehovah’s word. It is developed by obeying the words that Yeshua’s God
and Father Yehovah gave to him to give to us to obey! If you don’t obey the
words of the lord Messiah Yeshua, you are none of his.
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE
IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?
The Holy Spirit is
essential for the growth of the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua, serving
as the empowering force that enables believers to develop spiritually and
reflect God's – Yehovah’s character.
Here are the key
points about its significance:
1.
Source
of Spiritual Power: The Holy Spirit provides the power (dunamis) necessary for the
followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua to grow in grace, knowledge, and godly
character. It is described as the same
power that enabled Jesus-Yeshua to perform miracles and live a perfect and
sinless life.
2.
Transformation
and Renewal: The Holy Spirit transforms believers, renewing their "inward
man" daily (2 Corinthians 4:16).
It helps the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua become more like the Messiah
Yeshua by enabling them to think and act as he did (Philippians 2:5).
3.
Production
of Spiritual Fruits: The Spirit produces the "fruits of the Spirit"
(love, joy, peace, patience, etc. ), which are evidence of
spiritual growth and godly living (Galatians 5:22-23).
4.
Guidance
and Teaching: The Holy Spirit guides the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua into
all truth, helping them understand God's – Yehovah’s instructions and words, and
apply them in their lives. It also brings to remembrance
the Messiah Yeshua’s teachings (John 14:26).
5.
Empowerment
for Obedience: The Spirit empowers believers to obey God's – Yehovah’s
instructions and live righteously. It strengthens them to
overcome trials, endure challenges, and resist the "works of the
flesh."
6.
Active
and Dynamic: The Holy Spirit is likened to a flowing river, emphasizing that it
must be actively exercised through prayer, Bible study, fasting, meditation,
and good works. Neglecting these practices
can cause the Spirit to diminish in one’s life.
7.
Preparation
for Eternal Life: The Holy Spirit is described as a "down payment" or
"earnest" of the full spiritual transformation the followers of the
lord Messiah Yeshua will receive at the Messiah Yeshua’s return (Romans 8:11, 2
Corinthians 5:5).
In summary, the
Holy Spirit is vital for the growth of the followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua,
enabling them to develop godly character, produce spiritual fruits, and live in
alignment with God's – Yehovah’s will.
It is the driving force behind a transformation of the followers of the lord
Messiah Yeshua, preparing them for eternal life.
WHAT IS THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHARACTER
There is a strong
relationship between the Holy Spirit and character development for the
followers of the lord Messiah Yeshua, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit is the
driving force behind the development of godly traits and virtues. Here are the key points:
1.
Source
of Godly Character: The Holy Spirit empowers the followers of the lord Messiah
Yeshua to develop godly character by producing the "fruits of the
Spirit," such as love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, and self-control
(Galatians 5:22-23). These fruits reflect the
character of the Messiah Yeshua and are evidence of the Spirit's work in a
believer's life.
2.
Transformation
into Christlikeness: The Holy Spirit enables the followers of the lord Messiah
Yeshua to think and act like the Messiah Yeshua. Paul instructs believers to "let this mind
be in you, which was also in the Messiah Yeshua" (Philippians 2:5). Through the Spirit, the followers of the lord
Messiah Yeshua are transformed to reflect the Messiah Yeshua’s humility, love,
and obedience.
3.
Empowerment
for Obedience: The Spirit strengthens believers to obey God's instructions and
live righteously. It helps them overcome the
"works of the flesh" (e.g., hatred, envy, strife) and replace them
with godly virtues.
4.
Active
Growth: The character of a follower of the lord Messiah Yeshua is not static;
it requires active effort. The Holy Spirit must be
"stirred up" and exercised through prayer, Bible study, fasting,
meditation, and good works. Neglecting these practices
can lead to the Spirit diminishing, which hinders the development of godly
character.
5.
Evidence
of a true follower of the lord Messiah Yeshua: The presence of the Holy Spirit
and the resulting godly character are the defining marks of a true follower. Without the Spirit, one cannot belong to the
Messiah Yeshua or develop the character that reflects God's – Yehovah’s nature
(Romans 8:9-10).
6.
Love
as the Fulfillment of God’s – Yehovah’s will: Love, a fruit of the Spirit, is
the fulfillment of God's – Yehovah’s law (Romans 13:10). Through the Spirit, the followers of the lord
Messiah Yeshua are empowered to show true love toward God - Yehovah and all men
and women, which is central to godly character. It is keeping the creed of the lord
Messiah Yeshua found in Mark 12:28-32.
In summary, the
Holy Spirit is essential for developing character in the followers of the lord
Messiah Yeshua. It transforms believers,
empowers them to live righteously, and produces the fruits that reflect God's –
Yehovah’s nature. This ongoing process requires
active participation and reliance on God’s – Yehovah’s Holy Spirit to grow in
grace and godliness.
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