NAMES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

MATTHEW 28:1

A. IMPORTANCE OF A NAME IN ISRAEL
  1. It stands for relationship:
  2. It quite often reveals character:
    1. Jacob and the name Israel - Gen. 32:27-29
    2. Abram and the name Abraham - Gen. 17:5
    3. Saul and the name Paul - Acts 13:9
  3. At times a name indicates occupation:
    1. Jesus - Matt. 1:21
    2. Prophet - Num. 12:3-6
    3. Apostle - Heb. 3:1
B. AMAZING REVELATION ABOUT THE NAMES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
  1. He is called "Spirit of the living God":
    1. 1 Cor. 3:16; 2 Cor. 3:3
    2. Isa. 61:1 That indicates His relationship to God the Father!
  2. He is spoken of as "The "Spirit of Jesus Christ":
    1. Acts 2:33; Gal. 4:6
    2. Phil. 1:19; Acts 16:7 R.V.
  3. He is called "The Spirit of adoption": Rom. 8:15
  4. His names which reveal His character:
    1. Holy Spirit - Luke 11:13; 1 Pet. 1:2
    2. Spirit of truth - John 14:17; 16:13
    3. Spirit of burning - Isa. 4:4; Rom. 1:4
  5. His names which indicate His influence:
    1. Spirit of life - Rom. 8:2; John 6:63
    2. Spirit of wisdom, understanding, and might - Isa. 11:2
    3. Spirit of grace - Heb. 10:29
    4. Spirit of glory - 1 Pet. 4:14
    5. The Comforter - John 14:26; 15:26
    6. His name stands for His endurance; he is called "Eternal Spirit" - Heb. 9:14
C. IMPORTANT THOUGHTS RELATED TO THE NAMES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
  1. Some Bible characters, in whom the Holy Spirit lived, revealed the Spirit of wisdom:
    1. Daniel and Joseph revealed the Spirit of wisdom in their lives - Dan. 5:12; 6:3; Gen. 41:38, 39
    2. Moses manifested the Spirit of meekness - Num. 12:3; 1 Cor. 4:31
    3. Job was possessed of the Spirit of great patience - Jas. 5:11; Eccl. 7:8
  2. Other Bible characters manifested:
    1. The Spirit of love - 1 John 3:1-3; 4:8; 5:1-5
    2. The Spirit of charity - Acts 9:36-42
    3. Elijah manifested the Spirit of burning - 2 Ki. 1:12. That was true, also, of John the Baptist - John 5:35
  3. It is awe inspiring to know that the Holy Spirit leaves His character impression upon the believers:
    1. Since He is the Representative of both the Father and the Son, He will bring the divine nature into our being - 2 Pet. 1:2-7
    2. That means that He will bring a change of nature in us - 2 Cor. 5:14-17
  4. The new birth is the work of the Holy Spirit:
    1. That is what Jesus teaches - John 3:1-9
    2. He uses the Word of God to change our nature - 1 Pet. 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12
  5. Dear reader, as you think of the multiplicity of the names of the Holy Ghost, and in view of your own relationship to Him, can you see your privileges and also the awe-inspiring responsibility that comes with this heavenly gift?


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