The Work of The Holy Spirit.

[for_his_glory]

Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.

Also read Isaiah 42:1-9 as this is the inter-working of the triune God - Father, Son, Holy Spirit. This is the redeeming work of Deity.

These are the seven spirits that are before the throne of God, Rev 1:4; that rested on Jesus after John water baptized Him, John 1:29-33. John's baptism was for repentance as in prepare ye the way of

the Lord. Jesus baptism was for receiving the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as through the Holy Spirit we also receive these seven spirits, John 14:26.

The promise of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the OT was not available yet to those of faith as Christ had not yet come into the world. It was only when Christ was taken up to heaven that God sent

down the Holy Spirit to indwell those of faith in Christ, Acts 1:1-5; 2:1-4. From that time forth the disciple were commanded to baptize others in the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus and there were added

that day 3000 as Peter established the first Church of Christ (body of Christ) in Jerusalem, Acts 2:14-41.

Holy Spirit beginning in the OT:

1. in creation Genesis 1:2; Job 26:13; Isaiah 32:15
2. gives life to humanity and creatures - Genesis 2:7; Psalms 104:29, 30
3. strives with sinners - Genesis 6:3, convicting people of sin John 16:8-11
4. came upon certain judges, warriors and prophets - Numbers 27:18; Judges 3:10; 6:4 ;13:25 ;14:6; 1 Samuel 10:9, 10; 16:14
5. played a prominent roll in OT prophecy - 2 Samuel 23:2; Ezekiel 2:2
6. inspired holiness in OT believers - Psalms 143:10; Ezekiel 36:27
7. crucial in helping God's people anticipate the ministry of Messiah - Isaiah 11:1-5

This brings us to the NT where Jesus claims to be fulfillment of prophecy, Isaiah 61:1, 2; Luke 4:18, 19, and also cleanses us by His blood, Matthew 26:26-28. and baptizes us in the Holy Spirit and fire, Matthew 3:11.

 

[Randy]

This is Exodus...
The "Spirit of God" is seen before in Genesis 1:2

And not often afterwards if at all. (I can't remember any of there is any)

The way something is said in scripture is often important. (I value every word... even the "skip over boring stuff")
This isn't the Holy Spirit...this is the Spirit of God.
Big doings...that's the same spirit that was instrumental in the creation account...the first doing anything. "The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters"

This is very different than the Holy Spirit. Something unique. (Which is why I am studying this...I aim to understand the difference between the two and why the difference)
(Edited to add)
I had forgotten that Pharaoh had used this expression.

Different? How so?
Fathers promise - in the last days I will pour out "My Spirit"....
Acts 2
Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Jesus-The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners

"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.

There is a reason the Eastern Orthodox church states the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father.

 

[JohnDB]

Different? How so?
Fathers promise - in the last days I will pour out "My Spirit"....
Acts 2
Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Jesus-The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners

"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.

There is a reason the Eastern Orthodox church states the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father.

Literary devices are used liberally in the scriptures.
What we see as the same thing usually isn't...it has different connotations...
Stars of the sky vx sand grains on the ocean's shores both mean "uncountable number" but with side meanings and inferences.
And that is what I was referring to.

 

[Randy]

Literary devices are used liberally in the scriptures.
What we see as the same thing usually isn't...it has different connotations...
Stars of the sky vx sand grains on the ocean's shores both mean "uncountable number" but with side meanings and inferences.
And that is what I was referring to.

When in the realm of Divine such as the Divine Wind in Genesis as in God I would recommend you start with what you know is true. There is but one Divine External Spirit. Trying to make a difference between the Spirit of God and the Holy Spirit is the wrong path. You might have to stay with Mystery.

FYI -This is what I find in scripture. The Holy Spirit is from the Father and given through the Son. "From vs Through" as in ALL things as Paul wrote.

How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

 

[JLB]

OK, I'll move onto the next point from the OP - 2. two ways of receiving the Holy Spirit
Long & McMurray don't say much on this; they mainly give examples. So this is more me than them.

When scripture uses the phrase “receive the Holy Spirit” (or similar) it may be using it to refer to either “the Spirit upon” or the “Spirit within”. Some discernment is needed and sometimes the text is not clear. One test is whether there is some manifestation of “the Spirit upon”.

The Spirit Upon
In Acts, Luke seems to use the term exclusively for “the Spirit upon”. At Pentecost the Holy Spirit, in the form of tongues of fire, comes to rest on those in the Upper Room and they all begin to speak in tongues (manifestation) (Acts 2:1-4)

In Acts 10 the Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius and his household and they began to speak in tongues (manifestation). Peter says "Can any one forbid water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" (vs 47) – referring to Pentecost. This is “the Spirit upon”.

In Acts 8 Phillip has been baptizing in Samaria. Peter and John are sent to lay hands on those baptized and prayed for them “that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 8:15-17). Though no particular manifestation is reported there clearly was one because Simon the magician wanted to have the same power saying "Give me also this power, that any one on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." (Vs 19)

In Acts 19 Paul is in Ephesus and meets 12 men who claim to be disciples but they seem to be lacking something. Paul asks:
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?"
They replied
"No, we have never even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
They had only been baptized in John’s baptism. Paul has them baptized in the name of Jesus “And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.” (vs 6)
All quotes from RSV

It seems they had not received the Holy Spirit in the sense of “the Spirit upon” because Paul could see no manifestations, which then happened when Paul laid hands on them. If they had not been baptized in the name of Jesus then they had not received “the Spirit within” either, but I will come to that later.

The Spirit Within
Paul himself, in his writings, seems to use receiving the Holy Spirit in the sense of “the Spirit within” (for character and salvation)

“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship ” (Rom 8:15- NIV)

What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. (1Cor 2:12 - NIV)

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? ” (1Cor 6:19 - NIV)

I like this thread subject as we all need to function according to the Spirit in our daily lives.


However, it important to understand that in Acts chapter 2, that everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit, in which they were baptized with the Holy Spirit by the Lord Jesus.



When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4

• And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

So according to this pattern, it is the Spirit filling us and overflowing upon us.


IOW, it is the Spirit within and upon us.



JLB

 

[Prycejosh1987]

There are two major motifs in scripture…that reflect two different operations of the Holy Spirit. One motif has the Spirit coming “upon” people for power in ministry. A second has the Spirit coming “within” people for salvation and to develop in them skill, wisdom, godly character and maturity in faith and love. Both motifs are equally important and equally biblical.

I think these two are one in the same. I dont think Jesus will bless someone with the Holy Spirit, if they are not going to share faith and inspire others to join.

 

[Mungo]

I think these two are one in the same. I dont think Jesus will bless someone with the Holy Spirit, if they are not going to share faith and inspire others to join.

What do you base that belief on?

 

[JLB]

What do you base that belief on?

And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:32

 

[Mungo]

And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:32

I may be being a bit dumb here but I don't see the relevance of that.

BTW. I'm going away for a few days. I might have to catch up on this when I get back.