Jesus promised to give the gift of the holy spirit
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Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit is recorded in several passages of the New Testament:1. John 14:16-17 - "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth."1. John 14:26 - "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you."2. Luke 24:49 - "And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."3. Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."The gift of the Holy Spirit brings:1. Comfort and guidance (John 14:16-17)2. Teaching and remembrance (John 14:26)3. Power for witness and service (Acts 1:8)4. Spiritual gifts and abilities (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)5. Transformation and sanctification (2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Peter 1:2)The Holy Spirit's roles include:1. Convicting people of sin (John 16:8)2. Regenerating believers (Titus 3:5)3. Indwelling and sealing believers (Ephesians 1:13-14)4. Guiding and empowering believers (Romans 8:14, Acts 1:8)5. Interceding for believers (Romans 8:26-27)To receive the Holy Spirit, believers are encouraged to:1. Ask in faith (Luke 11:13)2. Repent and be baptized (Acts 2:38)3. Seek God's presence and power (Psalm 63:1-2)Remember, the Holy Spirit is a precious gift, empowering believers to live a Christ-centered life and fulfill their purpose in God's kingdom.
