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 Nature of God According to Christianity The Christian understanding of God is deeply rooted in the Bible and centers on His eternal, holy, and relational nature. Christianity teaches that God is not merely a distant, impersonal force, but a loving, personal Being who reveals Himself to humanity and desires a relationship with His creation. The nature of God can be understood through several core attributes: 1. God is One in Essence, Three in Persons (The Trinity) One of the foundational doctrines in Christianity is the Trinity—the belief that there is one God who exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. This is not three gods, but one God in three distinct persons, coequal and coeternal. ● Matthew 28:19 – “ Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. ” ● 2 Corinthians 13:14 – “ The grace of the Lord Jes...