Doctrine of the Indwelling of the Holy Spirt
Doctrine of the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Introduction: The Doctrine of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures that every believer has a comforter in them who guides and leads them always. And the indwelling of the Holy Spirit helps the believers to allow God’s will to take over our lives, by killing our selfish desires and interests. God made the provisions for reconciling with Him through the acceptance and belief in the Lord and saviour Jesus Christ and by sending the Holy Spirit to be in us. 1.0. Etymology And Synonyms: The Hebrew term Ruach Qodesh ( רוח קדשׁו ) is used for the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament (Isaiah 63:10). The Hebrew term hagion pneuma (αγιον πνεύμα) is used for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament (John 14: 24). The word ‘indwelling/ dwelling/ residence’ of God is denoted by the Greek term ‘katoiketerion’ (κατοικητήριόν). Some of the words/ phrases that are used in relation to the indwelling of the Spirit of God are · ...