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. ...
In the Last Days, Many Will Be Deceived – Even the Elect One of the most striking warnings Jesus gave about the end times is found in Matthew 24:24 (NKJV): “ For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. ” This verse reveals a profound spiritual danger: deception will be so powerful in the last days that even true believers—God’s elect—must remain vigilant. Jesus wasn't exaggerating; He was offering a clear sign of the times and a serious warning to the Church. Today, we see the prophecy of this Scripture coming into pass. Many elects are being misled and guided into an error that will make them miss the glorious oncoming event called the rapture. What Does “Even the Elect” Mean? The “ elect ” refers to those who have been chosen by God—believers redeemed by the blood of Christ, walking in His truth....