The power of the Holy Spirit',
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"The power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
The Holy Spirit is a divine person, equal with the Father and the Son—in power, majesty, and glory.
Without His agency—salvation is impossible.
He quickens us—when dead in trespasses and sins.
He teaches us—when ignorant and bewildered.
He sanctifies us—when polluted and depraved.
He comforts us—when depressed and cast down.
He helps us in prayer, against temptation, and out of many difficulties.
His power produces our graces, quickens them when dull, and keeps them alive.
He witnesses to our adoption, and seals us unto the day of redemption.
We are His workmanship—and His temple.
He is our teacher, comforter, and inward intercessor.
His power alone can . . .
make the gospel effectual,
subdue the corruptions of our hearts, and
conform us to the likeness of the Lord Jesus.
Our obligation to Him is great,
our dependence upon Him is constant,
and our love to Him should be fervent.
The Holy Spirit . . .
convinces us of sin,
unfolds the glories of Jesus to us,
works faith in our hearts,
leads us to the fountain of His blood,
clothes us in His perfect righteousness,
unites us to His person, and
teaches us to live upon Him.
The great thing we need in the church, and in our hearts—is to experience the power of the Spirit of God!
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