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. ...
The saying "I bear the mark of Christ" is derived from Galatians 6:17, where the Apostle Paul states: " From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus ." (KJV) 1. Galatians 6:17 Paul’s letter to the Galatians was written to address the controversy surrounding the Judaizers, a group of Jewish Christians who insisted that Gentile believers must follow the Mosaic Law, including circumcision, to be saved. Paul refuted this, emphasizing that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by adherence to the law. As he concludes his letter, Paul asserts that he bears the marks (Greek: stigmata) of Jesus on his body, signifying his suffering for Christ and his authority as an apostle. 2. Possible Interpretations A. Physical Marks of Persecution The most literal interpretation of Paul’s words is that he was referring to the scars, wounds, and physical afflictio...