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The Holy Spirit
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsUnderstanding God's Holy Spirit is vital, as it is the Spirit of God within us that enables us to grasp His way of life and transforms us into the image of Christ. It is through the Holy Spirit that we become children of God and receive eternal life. When the Holy Spirit works within us, our lives produce the fruit of the Spirit, reflecting elements of God's very character and showing our growth into Christ's likeness. The Holy Spirit is the power of God, not a personage or entity, but the mind and power of love emanating from Him, poured out, breathed, and used to fill and anoint. God grants His Spirit only to those who have repented, been baptized, and obey His commandments, demonstrating their commitment through attitude and behavior. It is through the intervention of the Holy Spirit that God calls us to understand the truth, opening our minds to the mysteries vital to our salvation by divine revelation. The Holy Spirit also imparts wisdom and understanding, teaches God's way of life, comforts, and helps us, even aiding in our prayers when we cannot express ourselves. By giving the Spirit to those He calls, God shapes traits in them that produce the fruit of the Spirit, by which a Christian is known through their actions and works. The Holy Spirit delivers us from death and leads us to the gift of eternal life, a gift from God that we neither inherit at birth nor can earn. Once regenerated by the Holy Spirit from the Father, we must continually be led by it, bearing spiritual fruit throughout our lives. If we produce the fruit of the Spirit, exhibiting a sound mind, we know it is working in us, empowering our minds to comprehend spiritual matters, producing conversion, and giving us the strength, will, and faith to overcome our sins.
Grieving the Holy Spirit
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Holy Spirit, as the essence of God, guides and influences those who are in covenant with Him. Being led by the Holy Spirit involves walking in alignment with God's will, allowing His Spirit to direct our actions and choices. In Galatians 5, we are encouraged to live in His Spirit, having put off the old man and embraced the new, ensuring that we do not grieve God's Holy Spirit through our conduct. The Spirit serves as a seal, marking us as God's children and aiding us in reaching the fullness of Christ, as mentioned in Ephesians 4:13. This guidance is a continuous presence, supporting us throughout our Christian lives until the day of redemption. We must be careful not to resist or quench this Spirit, as doing so stifles its influence and can lead to a severed relationship with God. Instead, we are to follow its promptings, allowing it to shape us into righteousness and true holiness, pleasing God in all that we do.
Powerful Effects of the Holy Spirit
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Day of Pentecost holds profound significance as it marks the moment when the Holy Spirit entered the first 120 members of God's church, initiating spiritual group salvation and birthing the church with the addition of 3,000 more called by God. This event, accompanied by supernatural manifestations like the sound of a mighty wind and tongues as of fire, symbolizes the presence and holiness of God, uniting the church in peace and countering the disunity of Babel. The Holy Spirit, freely offered to Adam as represented by the Tree of Life, is essential for humanity to understand God's way and plan of salvation, a gift denied when Adam chose the path of self-centeredness. Being led by the Holy Spirit transforms us in several vital ways. It bears witness with our human spirit, affirming that we are children of God, and reveals truths necessary for salvation that we could not otherwise grasp. It regenerates us into God-life, making us heirs of His inheritance, and fosters a spirit of adoption that instills love and confidence rather than fear. The Holy Spirit imparts spiritual understanding, enabling our physical minds to comprehend divine knowledge and grow in the acknowledgment of Him. It pours out divine love within us, ensuring that love for God is complete only when it extends to others. It instills the faith of Christ, a living faith that manifests in love and kindness, energizing us to uphold sound doctrine. It provides spiritual power to overcome a self-centered life, turning us toward a God-centered existence, and equips us to resist temptations and false teachings through discernment of fruits. Finally, it empowers us to develop holy, righteous character, kindling zeal and courage to meet trials with confidence, fostering a sound mind to fulfill our responsibilities in preparing for the Kingdom of God.

The Fruit of the Spirit
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughFruit is a frequent symbol in the Bible, most prominently in the fruit of the Spirit. It is the work of the Holy Spirit to bear fruit in us.
Discerning Spirits and Discerning the Body
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause of the culture of deception fostered by Satan and his children, we must develop discernment to tell the difference between truth and falsehood.
How Emotions Affect Spiritual Maturity
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod displays emotions, but they are always under control, unlike mankind. Using God's Spirit, we can grow into emotional (not emotionless) spiritual maturity.
Holiness of God (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs bearers of God's name, we must aspire to holiness. Perfecting holiness is the process by which we are transformed from the glory of man to the glory of God.

The Father's Promise of Power!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe first fruits who have received the gift of God's Holy Spirit have a second spirit to bring the spirit in man in line with God's will.
What Makes a True Disciple? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaHow does God identify Himself with His disciples today? No miracle manifests itself when He sends His Spirit, but the Spirit begins producing miraculous changes.
What Is Real Conversion? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughHow does a converted person act? What determines whether a person is converted or not? And can just anyone be converted?
Can the True Church Be Found?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe church will continue until it has accomplished its purpose, which means that the true church is still in existence on the earth, and it can be found.
Assurance (Part One): Self Examination
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSalvation is an ongoing work of God, obligating us to walk in the Spirit. If we do, we will be not captivated by the lusts of the flesh.
What Do You Mean . . . the Unpardonable Sin?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletCan a Christian commit a sin, and still be a Christian? Or would this be 'the unpardonable sin'? Or would it prove he never was a Christian?
The Christian Paradox (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have two conflicting natures: a downward-pulling carnal nature versus a divine nature imparted by God's Holy Spirit, continually at odds, seen in Romans 7.
Works of the Flesh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur outward works show what we believe, what we worship, and what we aspire to become. Apart from God, all human works activities are potentially destructive.
The Christian and the World (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe entire world is antagonistic to God because of the spirit generated by an unseen ruler. Our Christian duty is to stay awake and keep our guard up.