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 Bible repeatedly speaks of people who are physically alive but spiritually dead, meaning they live in the flesh but are disconnected from God. This spiritual death is caused by sin and manifests in a life that lacks the presence, guidance, and power of the Holy Spirit. However, the good news of the gospel is that through Jesus Christ, anyone can be brought from spiritual death to life. 1. What Does It Mean to Be Spiritually Dead? Spiritual death refers to a state of separation from God due to sin. While a person may be physically breathing, they are cut off from the source of true life—God Himself. The Bible makes it clear that all humans are born into sin and, without salvation, remain spiritually dead. Key Bible Passages on Spiritual Death: 1. Ephesians 2:1-2 (NIV) " As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the s...