Sins Against the Holy Spirit
I am somewhat intrigued about the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Godhead with a separate identity, personality and work distinct from the Father and Jesus. I am always overjoyed concerning his work for us this present day. I believe the work of the Holy Spirit is to manifest the active presence of God in the world and in the Church. This expression by the Church is not just in signs, miracles, and wonders but in a life which does not prevent the manifestation and activity of the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, the presence of God was manifested in the glory of God. Jesus was the manifest presence of God among men and now the Holy Spirit is the prominent presence resident in us the Body of Christ, the Church. Yet, the Holy Spirit’s presence can be suppressed not by the devil perse — even though demonic influences abound against the plans and purposes of God but by our (believers) inability to trust the Holy Spirit thereby restricting the presence of God. When this occurs, w...