17 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us
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1. He dwells within us at all times (John 14:17, 1 Cor. 6:19, Rom. 8:16, 2 Tim. 1:14).
"Don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" (1 Cor. 6:19)
2. He guards our salvation and assures us we belong to God (Rom. 8:16, 2 Cor 1:22, 5:5)
"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children." (Rom. 8:16)
3. He gives us hope and peace during difficult times (Rom. 14:17, 15:13, 1 Thess. 1:6).
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom. 15:13)
4. He gives us strength and endurance during trials (Eph. 3:16).
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being..." (Eph 3:16)
5. He brings conviction (John 16:8, 1 Thes. 1:5).
"When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment..." (John 16:8)
6. He provides power over temptation (Galatians 5:16).
"So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature." (Gal. 5:16)
7. He grows us into holiness (1 Pet. 1:2)
"...[you] have been chosen... through the sanctifying work of the Spirit." (1 Pet. 1:2)
-Pastor Marcus Elmer, Summer 2007