The Spirit of God is not an apparition, vapor, essence, force, influence, or phantom. He actually has a job description that unifies and completes the work of salvation. The Father planned and purposed it, the Son accomplished and executed it, and the Spirit applies and reveals it. They work as a synergy whereas the sum of the parts has more effect than the individual parts separately together. Jesus referred to Him as our Comforter or Counselor.
Here is the shortlist of His tasks to usward:
Guides to truth John 16:13
Reveals Jesus John 16:14
Comforts John 14:16
Counsels John 14:26
Imparts wisdom Eph. 1:17
Prays for us Romans 8:27
Gives us power Acts 1:8
Helps infirmities and weakness Rom, 8:26
Gives spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12:11
Gives spiritual fruit. Gal. 5:22-23
He is also known to illuminate, enlighten, inspire the Word to us and open our eyes to wondrous things in the Word.
NB: The Holy Spirit never seeks His own glory or attention but to glorify and reveal Christ to us.
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