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Person and Work of the Holy Spirit

Person and Work of the Holy Spirit

Written by: Reuben Archer Torrey
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 To truly grasp the work of the Holy Spirit, one must first come to know Him as a person. Often, misunderstandings and extremes arise from attempts to study His work without recognizing His divine nature. It is crucial for our worship to determine whether the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, deserving of our adoration, faith, love, and total surrender, or simply an influence or power that God imparts. If we fail to acknowledge the Holy Spirit as a Divine Person, we risk robbing Him of the devotion He rightfully deserves. Additionally, we must discern whether the Holy Spirit is merely a mysterious force to be harnessed or a real, infinitely holy, wise, and tender Person who seeks to embrace and guide us. When we view the Holy Spirit as a power, our focus shifts to “How can I obtain more of the Holy Spirit?” But when understood as a Divine Person, our question becomes, “How can the Holy Spirit have more of me?” (R. A. Torrey)Copyright Religious Texts and Commentary
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  • 023 - The Work of the Holy Spirit In Jesus Christ

    023 - The Work of the Holy Spirit In Jesus Christ
    Feb 11 2026
    To truly grasp the work of the Holy Spirit, one must first come to know Him as a person. Often, misunderstandings and extremes arise from attempts to study His work without recognizing His divine nature. It is crucial for our worship to determine whether the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, deserving of our adoration, faith, love, and total surrender, or simply an influence or power that God imparts. If we fail to acknowledge the Holy Spirit as a Divine Person, we risk robbing Him of the devotion He rightfully deserves. Additionally, we must discern whether the Holy Spirit is merely a mysterious force to be harnessed or a real, infinitely holy, wise, and tender Person who seeks to embrace and guide us. When we view the Holy Spirit as a power, our focus shifts to “How can I obtain more of the Holy Spirit?” But when understood as a Divine Person, our question becomes, “How can the Holy Spirit have more of me?” (R. A. Torrey)
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    9 mins
  • 022 - The Work of the Holy Spirit in Prophets and Apostles

    022 - The Work of the Holy Spirit in Prophets and Apostles
    Feb 11 2026
    To truly grasp the work of the Holy Spirit, one must first come to know Him as a person. Often, misunderstandings and extremes arise from attempts to study His work without recognizing His divine nature. It is crucial for our worship to determine whether the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, deserving of our adoration, faith, love, and total surrender, or simply an influence or power that God imparts. If we fail to acknowledge the Holy Spirit as a Divine Person, we risk robbing Him of the devotion He rightfully deserves. Additionally, we must discern whether the Holy Spirit is merely a mysterious force to be harnessed or a real, infinitely holy, wise, and tender Person who seeks to embrace and guide us. When we view the Holy Spirit as a power, our focus shifts to “How can I obtain more of the Holy Spirit?” But when understood as a Divine Person, our question becomes, “How can the Holy Spirit have more of me?” (R. A. Torrey)
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    17 mins
  • 021 - The Baptism With the Holy Spirit part 2

    021 - The Baptism With the Holy Spirit part 2
    Feb 11 2026
    To truly grasp the work of the Holy Spirit, one must first come to know Him as a person. Often, misunderstandings and extremes arise from attempts to study His work without recognizing His divine nature. It is crucial for our worship to determine whether the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, deserving of our adoration, faith, love, and total surrender, or simply an influence or power that God imparts. If we fail to acknowledge the Holy Spirit as a Divine Person, we risk robbing Him of the devotion He rightfully deserves. Additionally, we must discern whether the Holy Spirit is merely a mysterious force to be harnessed or a real, infinitely holy, wise, and tender Person who seeks to embrace and guide us. When we view the Holy Spirit as a power, our focus shifts to “How can I obtain more of the Holy Spirit?” But when understood as a Divine Person, our question becomes, “How can the Holy Spirit have more of me?” (R. A. Torrey)
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    56 mins
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