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 teaches that every human being is born spiritually dead due to sin. This means that without divine intervention, a person is separated from God and unable to experience true spiritual life. However, God provides a way to be made spiritually alive through Jesus Christ. Below are the essential steps outlined in Scripture for someone to move from spiritual death to spiritual life. 1. Recognizing Spiritual Death The Bible makes it clear that sin results in spiritual death: “ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins. ” (Ephesians 2:1) “ For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord .” (Romans 6:23) Every person is born into sin because of the fall of Adam and Eve (Romans 5:12). This sinful nature separates people from God, leaving them spiritually dead. Spiritual death means a person lacks a relationship with God and is unable to live according to His will. ...