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 today’s world, knowledge is often associated with education, data, and information. But in the Bible, knowledge goes far deeper. It is not merely mental understanding; it is spiritual awareness, divine insight, and relational intimacy with God. True knowledge is transformative—it shapes our hearts, our lives, and our walk with the Lord. 1. Biblical Definitions of Knowledge In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word most often used for knowledge is “ da‘ath ” (דַּעַת), and it is rooted in “ yada ”, meaning to know intimately—the way a husband knows his wife or how God knows His people. In the New Testament, the Greek word is “ gnōsis ” (γνῶσις), and its deeper form “epignōsis” refers to full, experiential knowledge, especially of God and His truth. It is not cold, distant, or academic; it is living, relational, and spiritual. Proverbs 1:7 (KJV): “ The fear of the LORD is the beginn...