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1. He searcheth the deep things of God. "But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God" (1 Cor. 2:10). 2. The Holy Spirit speaks. "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God" (Rev. 2:7). The fact that the Holy Spirit speaks is revealed in each one of the seven letters to the seven churches. 3. The Holy Spirit crieth out. "And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father" (Gal. 4:6). 4. The Spirit makes intercession. "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered" (Rom. 8:26). 5. The Holy Spirit teaches all the truth. "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you" (John 14:26). 6. The Spirit leads and directs men what to do. "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God" (Rom. 8:14). 7. The Spirit commands men. "Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, after they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not" (Acts 16:6, 7). Each one of these seven acts is a characteristic of personality. IV. Personal Offices Held by the Holy Spirit The offices held by the Holy Spirit can only be filled by a divine Person. 1. He holds the office of "another Comforter." Christ said, "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever" (John 14:6). 2. He takes the place of the absent Saviour. Any personal influence or power could not do this. Christ said, "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you" (John 16:7). 3. The Holy Spirit may also be considered as the holy policeman of the skies Who apprehends and convicts the sinner with a view of leading him to repentance. We read, "And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment" (John 16:8). 4. The Holy Spirit is the Friend of the heavenly Bridegroom Who is in the world to gather out a bride for Christ.
V. Personal Treatments Predicated of the Holy Spirit There are several treatments predicated of the Holy Spirit that can only be predicated of a person. 1. The Holy Spirit is rebelled against and grieved. "But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them" (Isa. 63:10). An influence or impersonal force cannot be rebelled against. 2. The Holy Spirit is treated with despite. "Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?" (Heb. 10:29). 3. The Holy Spirit is lied to. "But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?" (Acts 5:3). This also reveals very clearly that He is a Person because an influence cannot be lied to. 4. The Holy Spirit is blasphemed against. "Wherefore I say unto you, all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come" (Matt. 12:31, 32). 5. Communion may be held with the Holy Spirit. "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen" (II Cor. 13:14). It is the privilege of every Christian to enjoy the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit. VI. Personal Recognition To Be Given to the Holy Spirit From the fact that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person, we should give personal recognition to Him and treat Him as a Person, even as we would our dearest friend. Honor should be given to Him because of His great personality, His gifts, His virtues, and graces. We should acknowledge His power and His works. Then we should believe in Him as a Person because He is faithful and true, and is capable of taking us through this world and leading us on into heaven. Obedience and allegiance should be cheerfully rendered to Him, and we should have an open ear and heart to hear His faintest whisper, then with the greatest delight do as He bids us. He should be cherished as a Person, and delight should be taken in Him as we do in a lover. We should strive to please Him in all things. Then we should follow Him as a Person Who will lead us away from sin into holiness, into a useful life, and into heaven itself. We should make Him the business manager of our lives and submit to Him the lines of leadership. If we will, He will lead us through every trial, sorrow, and valley triumphantly, and gloriously. When we do not treat Him as a Person, we are robbing Him of His divine personality, of the love, submission, and adoration that are due Him. If we were to treat a dear friend and benefactor as an "it," as an impersonal force, or as an influence, it would greatly grieve him and we would forfeit his presence and benefits. Let us never grieve Him by failing to recognize Him as a Person.
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