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 concept of Jesus as our mediator is central to Christian theology, emphasizing His role as the bridge between God and humanity. A mediator is someone who stands between two parties to reconcile their differences, and the Bible teaches that Jesus is the only mediator between God and man. 1. The Need for a Mediator Since the fall of humanity in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3), sin has created a separation between God and people. Because God is holy and just, He cannot overlook sin. Humanity, on the other hand, is sinful and incapable of restoring its relationship with God through personal effort. The Old Testament provided a temporary system of sacrifices and priests to mediate between God and people, but these were insufficient to fully remove sin (Hebrews 10:4). A perfect mediator was needed to permanently reconcile humanity with God. 2. Jesus as the Only Mediator The Bible explicitly states that Jesus is the one and only...