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. ...
Soul winning, or evangelism, is a foundational part of the Christian faith. Throughout Scripture, we see numerous accounts of individuals being used by God to lead others to salvation, repentance, and a deeper relationship with the Lord. These examples provide insight into the methods, heart posture, and divine guidance involved in the process of drawing souls to God. 1. Jesus and the Samaritan Woman (John 4:1–42) Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well is a classic example of personal evangelism. Despite social and cultural barriers, Jesus reaches out in love and truth, exposing the woman’s sin with grace and revealing Himself as the Messiah. The woman becomes a witness herself and leads many Samaritans to believe in Christ. " Many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. " (...