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 biblical times, altars were places of spiritual transaction—platforms where divine or demonic powers were invoked. While godly altars honored the Lord and established covenantal relationships, evil altars were the opposite—they provoked God’s wrath and opened doors to curses, bondage, and idolatry. These altars were often raised in rebellion against God's authority and were associated with false gods, witchcraft, and ungodly sacrifices. Let’s explore the different types of evil altars mentioned in Scripture: 1. Altars of Idolatry One of the most common forms of evil altars was that built for idol worship. These altars diverted the hearts of the people from the living God to lifeless images and demonic spirits. Biblical Example: ● King Ahab built an altar for Baal in Samaria and led Israel into gross idolatry (1 Kings 16:32-33). ● Jeroboam set up golden calves in Bethel and Dan to prevent Israelites from going to Jerusalem to worsh...