demystifying the Holy Spirit

But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. - (NLT)

So let me say it again, this truth: It’s better for you that I leave. If I don’t leave, the Friend won’t come. But if I go, I’ll send him to you. - (MSG)

But I tell you the truth; it is better for you that I go away, for if I may not go away, the Comforter will not come unto you, and if I go on, I will send Him unto you; (YLT)

Names of:

• Holy Spirit
• Eternal Spirit
• Helper
• Comforter
• Advocate
• Friend
• The Holy One
• The Lord
• Spirit of the Lord
• Spirit of God
• Spirit of Christ
• Spirit of Truth
• Spirit of Counsel
• Spirit of Your Father
• Spirit of The Fear of The Lord
• Spirit of Glory
• Spirit of Grace
• Spirit of Jesus Christ
• Spirit of Judgement
• Spirit of Knowledge
• Spirit of Life
• Spirit of Love
• Spirit of Might
• Spirit of Power
• Spirit of Prophecy
• Spirit of Revelation
• Spirit of Sound Mind
• Spirit of Understanding
• Spirit of Wisdom
• Spirit of Holiness
• Spirit of the Holy God
• Spirit of Self Discipline

Actions of:

• Prompts: Galatians 4:6, Acts 2:4, Acts 11:28 , 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 8:39
• Leads: Matthew 4:1, Luke 4:1, Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:18, Luke 2:27, Acts 8:39
• Speaks: Matthew 10:20, Matthew 22:43, Mark 12:36, Mark 13:11, Acts 1:16, Acts 4:25-31, Acts 8:29, Acts 10:19, Acts 11:12, Acts 13:2, Acts 28:25
• Reveals: Luke 2:26, 1 Corinthians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 14:2
• Moved by, Luke 2:27,
• Teaches: Luke 12:12, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 2:13
• Gives Life: John 6:63, Romans 8:2, Romans 8:10
• Gives Power: Acts 1:8, Luke 1:35, Acts 10:38, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:7
• Testify: John 15:26, Romans 8:16
• Convicts of sin: John 16:8
• Guides: John 16:13
• Encourages: Acts 9:31,
• Stops: Acts 16:6-7,
• Compels: Acts 20:22,
• Warns: Acts 20:23
• Gives love: 2 Timothy 1:7
• Appoints: Romans 1:4
• Helps: Romans 8:26
• Intercedes: Romans 8:27
• Sanctifies: Romans 15:16
• Searches: 1 Corinthians 2:10
• Discerns: 1 Corinthians 2:14
• Gives self-discipline: 2 Timothy 1:7
• Dwells: 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:22, 2 Corinthians 3:3
• Manifestation: 1 Corinthians 12:7
• Gives gifts: 1 Corinthians 12
• Gives wisdom and revelation: Ephesians 1:17

Resources and Recommended books:

• Forgotten God by Francis Chan
• Holy Spirit Power by  Charles Spurgeon
• John Owen on the Holy Spirit: Pneumatologia
• The Holy Spirit: His Gifts and Power by John Owen
• The Holy Spirit: Treasures by John Owen
• The Power of the Spirit by William Law
• You Will Receive Power by William Law
• Mystery of the Holy Spirit by A W Tozer
• Tozer on the Holy Spirit: A 365-Day Devotional          
• Wladimir’s personal account