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The Indwelling
Holy Spirit
Henry M. Morris, Ph.D.
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” (Romans 8:9)
Note that in this one verse the Holy Spirit is called both “the Spirit of God” and “the Spirit of Christ.”
Thus, the two terms are synonymous, which means that Christ is God, and so is the Holy Spirit.
Note also that we “have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).
In fact, our text assures each of us that we are actually living “in the Spirit,” because He has come to “dwell in you.”
All of this has come about “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy . . . by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus 3:5).
This glorious new birth, with sins forgiven and eternal life, is accomplished by the Holy Spirit in response to our faith in Christ as Savior and Lord.
But also note that “if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”
It is absolutely vital that we have the Holy Spirit, “for as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14).
The question is, just how do we know that we have the Holy Spirit?
The answer is, because His Word says so!
“He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me,” said Jesus, “hath everlasting life” (John 5:24).
Furthermore, we have the testimony of internal peace and assurance.
“The Spirit [Himself] beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God” (Romans 8:16).
Finally, the indwelling Spirit will increasingly be growing His eternal fruit in our lives—the ninefold fruit of “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance” (Galatians 5:22-23).
And this will testify to others also that we do indeed have the Holy Spirit.
Would you want God to change your life?
God has made it possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in your own life through a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ, and have eternal life.
Say the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
I admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with You. I receive Your free gift of salvation.
Please forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.
I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank You that you have given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am born again and I am now a child of God.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit Who is in me now to help me do Your will for the rest of my life. I surrender my life to You. I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
If you have just put your trust in Jesus Christ, you have been born into God’s family.
As a spiritual baby, you need to grow by feeding on God’s Word – the Bible (1 Peter 2:2).
You must have a good modern translation Bible and begin prayerfully reading it. Start in the New Testament, such as the Gospel of John or Paul’s letters to the Ephesians.
As you read, ask two questions: “What are You, Lord?” “What do You want me to do?”
Also, you need to join a Christian fellowship where the Bible is taught and where God is truly worshiped.
God bless you as you begin your new life with Him!
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