The Holy Spirit is not merely a mystical presence but the very breath, wisdom, and power of God working in and through believers. Isaiah 11:2 offers one of the clearest biblical outlines of the Holy Spirit's attributes, describing seven distinct manifestations—often called the seven powers or spirits of the Holy Spirit. These powers were fully embodied in Jesus Christ and are given to believers to live godly and victorious lives. Isaiah 11:2 (KJV) " And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. " Let’s look at each power in detail: 1. The Spirit of the Lord This is the foundational presence of the Holy Spirit—the sovereign power of God that rests upon a person for divine assignment. It represents God’s anointing, approval, and presence. ...
Hatred is one of the most destructive forces mentioned in the Bible. From the Old Testament to the New, hatred is never shown as a virtue but always as a seed of division, murder, and spiritual decay. The Bible warns believers repeatedly against harboring hatred in their hearts. While love fulfills the law (Romans 13:10), hatred breaks it, undermines fellowship, and distances us from God. This teaching will explore the consequences of hatred according to the Bible—both from individual narratives and general spiritual principles—and why it is so deadly to a believer's walk with God. 1. Hatred Separates People From God Hatred is incompatible with the character of God, who is love (1 John 4:8). Anyone who harbors hatred lives contrary to God’s nature. 1 John 4:20 (KJV) " If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how ca...