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. ...
Not winning souls—meaning failing to evangelize or share the Gospel—is a serious matter in the Bible. While salvation is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8–9), God still calls believers to actively participate in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20). Failing to do so carries both spiritual and eternal consequences. Below are the biblical consequences of not winning souls: 1. Disobedience to Christ’s Command Matthew 28:19–20 (NIV): " Therefore go and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. " Not winning souls means disobeying Jesus’ direct command. Disobedience to Christ is sin (James 4:17), and unrepentant sin leads to loss of fellowship with God, spiritual dryness, and judgment (Hebrews 10:26–27). 2. Being Held Accountable for Lost Souls Ezekiel 3:18 (NIV): " When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn them or...