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. ...
Here is a biblically grounded list of Signs of a Wicked Heart with accompanying Bible verses. This is ideal for Bible study, Christian counseling, or personal reflection. Each point is supported by Scripture to show what the Bible says about the characteristics of a wicked or evil heart. 1. Deceitfulness “ The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? ” Jeremiah 17:9 (KJV) A wicked heart is deceitful, even to its owner. It masks sin, justifies wrongdoing, and manipulates truth. 2. Pride and Arrogance “An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. ” Proverbs 21:4 (KJV) Pride in the heart resists God's authority and refuses correction. Wicked hearts often seek self-glory instead of God's will. 3. Hatred and Bitterness “ Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer ...