What Is the HOLY SPIRIT’S ROLE in Human Redemption?
Most people understandably think of the Son when the topic of human redemption comes up, and understandably so, since Christ obediently became a lowly human in order to greatly suffer & die for our sins so that we might be reconciled to the Creator and have eternal life (Philippians 2:5-11 & John 3:16). Yet the Holy Spirit plays a strategic role as well.
For instance, the Holy Spirit:
- Convicts us of our need of salvation (John 16:7-11)
- Draws us to the Lord (John 6:44)
- Gives us spiritual rebirth (John 3:6 & Titus 3:5)
- which baptizes us into Christ (1 Corinthians 2:11)
- Circumcises our hearts (Romans 2:29)
- Indwells us (1 Corinthians 3:16 & 2 Corinthians 6:16)
- Empowers us (Romans 8:11 & Acts 1:8)
- Guides us (John 16:13)
- Teaches us (John 14:26)
- Helps, comforts and intercedes for us (John 16:17) (the Greek word paraklétos means all three)
- Sanctifies us (1 Peter 1:2)
- And Seals us for salvation (Ephesians 1:13)
As you can see, the Holy Ghost’s role in human redemption is quite significant. Chew on these passages for greater understanding & appreciation of the awesome Spirit of God.
More on the Holy Spirit Convicting People
Here’s what Christ said about the Holy Ghost convicting the lost:
But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.
John 16:7-11
The Spirit of God convicts the world in three ways
- Of sin, which means to miss the mark morally and whose wages is eternal death (Romans 6:23)
- Of righteousness because our righteousness is filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6) and we desperately need the gift of righteousness thru Christ Jesus (Romans 5:17 & 2 Corinthians 5:21)
- Of judgment because, apart from the Anointed One, people will have to stand before the LORD at the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15)
When you intercede for those who are lost & dying in this world, pray accordingly.
Of course the Holy Spirit also convicts believers of sin, which is part of the process of sanctification and keeps one in fellowship with the LORD along with God’s grace/favor flowing into his/her life (1 John 1:7-9).
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Is the Holy Spirit God or a Divine Force?
Does God have a Feminine side?
Baptism of the Holy Spirit — and It’s Benefits
What is the UNPARDONABLE SIN (Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit)?
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