THE MIRACLE OF THE "INDWELLING" HOLY SPIRIT

THE MIRACLE OF THE INDWELLING SPIRIT

THE HOLY SPIRIT DWELLS “IN” YOU

“…God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people” (2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV).

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The best way to begin seeing the MIRACLE of the INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT is through the eyes of making a covenant.

A covenant is made between two or more people, which permanently binds them together into a relationship based on promises, privileges, vows, and responsibilities broken ONLY by the death of one of the parties.

A covenant relationship is also a LIFELONG relationship which spiritually BINDS two or more people together forever.

Human marriage was created to be or represent that kind of bond. In marriage, vows and oaths are made where the parties promise to uphold their responsibilities and participant in equal privileges based on their God-given roles until death do them part.

Covenants are God’s idea and his people are usually the major recipients or dependents and he is the major caregiver or provider.

God’s people were mainly expected to receive, keep, trust and depend upon what God offers to them through the promises his Word in regard to his responsibilities to the covenant relationship with them.

God’s covenants with his people were NOT merely contracts, but were promises, from his heart, to faithfully keep every single WORD he said to them.

God’s covenants with his people were based on his trustworthy Word and his faithful, holy character which is greater than any human vow, because his Word ALWAYS accomplishes what he sends it out to do. “… [God is] WATCHING over [his] word to PERFORM it…” (Jeremiah 1:12 NASB “…So shall MY WORD be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it SHALL NOT return unto me void, but it SHALL ACCOMPLISH that which I please, and it SHALL PROSPER in the thing whereto I sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV).).

Old Testament examples of being in  a relationship with God was always based on establishing a respectful covenant with them FIRST. “…For I will have respect unto you …and establish my covenant with you.…” (Leviticus 26:9 KJV).

LIFELONG relationships, established by covenants, bespeak of the privileges you have and the responsibilities you have toward one another.

LIFELONG, covenant-like, relationships were meant to be wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, relatives, etc. Each relationship bespeaks of privileges and responsibilities each party involved will have toward one another. “…I will  …establish my covenant with you.…” (Leviticus 26:9 KJV).

 People no longer establish those LIFELONG relationships with each other. Many easily abandon those covenant roles. History informs us that God’s people also repeatedly abandoned the covenant roles they had in the relationship with him. “…They ABANDONED ME ….” (JEREMIAH 16:11 NLT). “…They ABANDONED the Lord… they turned their backs on him….” (2 Chronicles 29:6 NLT). “…The Lord replies, “This has happened because my people have ABANDONED MY INSTRUCTIONS; they have refused to obey what I said….” (JEREMIAH 9:13 NLT).

“…For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning…” (Romans 15:4 KJV). “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition…” (1 Corinthians 10:11 KJV).

What happened to the covenant relationship, in the OT, when the recipients were not committed? …“…“IF” you refuse to LISTEN to the Lord your God and do not [follow his instructions], …all these curses will come and overwhelm you:…” (Deuteronomy 28 NLT).

New Testament examples of being in a relationship with God are also based on establishing a covenant FIRST too. “… [Everyone]… who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. [They]…are [ALL]… part of the same body, and enjoy the promise of blessings because THEY BELONG TO CHRIST JESUS…” (Ephesians 3:6 NLT). 

The New Testament RECIPIENT’S loyalty and commitment to the covenant relationship with God is also impacted by apostasy (unfaithfulness); BUT JESUS makes the difference. “…Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant…” (Hebrews 7:22 NIV). “…In him (Jesus, the Word) ALL THINGS  (including YOU)…hold together…” (Colossians 1:7 NIV). “… [God is]…sustaining ALL THINGS (including YOU)… by his powerful word…” (Hebrews 1:3 NIV). “….Apart from Me (Jesus, God’s WORD), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

Therefore, “… [We are]…looking unto Jesus the AUTHOR (originator) and FINISHER (sustainer) OF OUR… FAITH (dependency upon God)…” (Hebrews 12:2a KJV). “…Jesus Christ is in you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant…” (Hebrews 7:22 NIV). “…Because you [are my children], God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts...” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). "…I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances…” (Ezekiel 36:27 NASB). “…HE (Jesus) WHICH HATH “BEGUN” A GOOD “WORK” IN YOU WILL “PERFORM” IT until the day of Jesus Christ…” (Philippians 1:6 KJV). “…it is God who worketh in you…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).

SO “…ye are not under the law (the dos and don’ts of life based on human effort), but under GRACE  (based on unmerited favor)…” (Romans 6:14 KJV). “…When you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses (the dos and don’ts of life based on human effort). …” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…You are controlled (directed) by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you…For all who are led (directed) by the Spirit of God are children of God…” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).

This is why the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT is SO miraculous. The indwelling HOLY Spirit is “IN” you. “…The [Holy] Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV). “…God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people…” (2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV).

“…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father (Instructor), the Word (mouthpiece), and the Holy Ghost (Worker): and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

The Father informs, instructs, guides, or directs. Jesus speaks the information, instructions, guidelines, or directions. The Holy Spirit does the WORK “in” and “through” God’s people.

In other words, the Father instructs; Jesus “SPEAKS,” the Holy Spirit “DOES” the WORK. “…The Father (Instructor), the Word (mouthpiece), and the Holy Ghost (Worker)…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

God is the Father. God is the Word. God is the Holy Spirit. “…THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

The Father INSTRUCTS. Jesus SPEAKS the INSTRUCTIONS. The Holy Spirit DOES the WORK instructed TO DO.

The FATHER’s (the instructor) WORD (the mouthpiece) is POWER (the worker); all features of God. “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father (INSTRUCTOR), the Word (MOUTHPIECE), and the Holy Ghost (WORKER): and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE: “…Then God SAID, “Let there be light”; AND THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB). “…Then God SAID (the Father instructed), “Let there be light” (The Word spoke his instructions); AND THERE WAS LIGHT (The Holy Spirit DID what was instructed to do) …” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

The instructing, speaking, and doing is all happening immediately and simultaneously (altogether), not separately. : “…Then God SAID, “Let there be light”; AND THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

“…In the beginning was the Word (god’s mouthpiece), and the Word (god’s mouthpiece) was with God, and the Word (the mouthpiece) was God. He (the mouthpiece) was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through [the mouthpiece], and apart from [the mouthpiece] nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

The FATHER’s (instructor) WORD (mouthpiece) is POWER (worker) and they are ONE. “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father (instructor), the Word (mouthpiece), and the Holy Ghost (Worker): and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

Therefore, “…There is ONE … God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all….” (Ephesians 4:4-5 KJV). “… There is but one God…” (1 Corinthians 8:6 KJV). “….The LORD is our GOD, the LORD is ONE…” (Deuteronomy 6:4 KJV). “…There is no God, but ONE…” (1 Corinthians 8:4 KJV).

One day God instructed, “….LET US MAKE man … after our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26 KJV). “…in his OWN image…..male and female created he them…” (Genesis 1:27 KJV). “…And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground (body), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (spirit); and man became a living soul (soul)…” (GENESIS 2:7 KJV).

Which part of MAN was MADE in God’s “image” and “likeness?” “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV).   “…the LORD God … breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (Himself=SPIRIT)…” (GENESIS 2:7 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwell[ed] … in … [the male and female]…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).

Thus, “…man (woman) became a living soul …” (GENESIS 2:7 KJV). “….God saw every thing he had made……and, behold, it was very good…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV).

The Holy SPIRIT was IN an uninterrupted UNION with man’s BODY and SOUL. The BODY and SOUL was spiritually ALIVE!!  “….God saw … it was very good…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV).

God originally created man with a body, soul, and his Holy SPIRIT! “…the body without (apart from) the spirit is dead…” (James 2:26 KJV). “….Apart from Me, you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

AGAIN: “…And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground (body), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (Spirit); and man became a living soul (soul)…” (GENESIS 2:7 KJV). “….God saw … it was very good…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV).

The RELATIONSHIP between God and the man he’d created “….was very good…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV). ALL WAS WELL!!

However, God instructed MAN by SAYING: “…of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: BUT of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil THOU SHALT NOT EAT OF IT …[or] … thou shalt surely die…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV).

However, man choose not listen to God’s instructions or guidelines. A serpent (Satan) gave them instructions or guidelines that contradicted those of God’s and they followed him instead.  The serpent said “…ye shall not surely die.…” (Genesis 3:4-5 KJV).

 “…The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. …” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT).

The woman made a CHOICE. Her decision was CATATROPHIC and ALTERED her destiny. First of all, her UNION with God was immediately severed. “… ONE sinner destroy[ed]… MUCH GOOD…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB).

Second, her severed union with God caused her spiritual death as God’s Word instructed her it would. God is “…watching over [his]… Word to perform it…” (Jeremiah 1:12 NASB). “…[God’s Word] shall prosper in the thing whereto [God]… sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV). “.… Thou shalt surely die…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV).

 “… [Their] (Eve’s and Adam’s) … iniquities (violation of God’s instructions) … [immediately] … separated [them]… from God…” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV). “…Every man (or woman) is tempted, when … [they are] … drawn away of his (or her) own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it BRINGETH FORTH SIN: and sin, when it is finished, BRINGETH FORTH DEATH…” (James 1:13-15 NLT).

 THAT day “…Sin (the violation of God’s instructions) entered into the world, and DEATH through sin, and so DEATH passed to all men—“(Romans 5:12 KJV). “…SIN IS the transgression of the law (violation of God’s instruction)….” (1 John 3:4 KJV). “…The wages of sin is death (spiritual death)…” (Romans 6:23 KJV).

 “…God asked the woman, “What have you done?” (Genesis 3:7-13 NLT). “… ONE sinner destroy[ed] … MUCH GOOD…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB). “… [They were] …separated … from God… …” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV). They were NOW “…DEAD in … sin…” (Ephesians 2:1 KJV). “…Through one man… [or Adam and Eve] … sin entered into the world, and DEATH through sin, and so DEATH passed to all men—“(Romans 5:12 KJV). NOW “…All have sinned and fallen short of the glory (the HOLY Spirit) of God…” (Romans 3:23).

 “…The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied. “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’” “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her …” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT).

 “…So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too.” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT). IMMEDIATELY, Adam, Eve, and ALL of mankind became “…separated from the [Holy] LIFE of God…” (Ephesians 4:18 NIV).

 “…in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV). “…At that moment their eyes were opened (to an existence without the Holy Spirit of God)…” (Genesis 3:1-7 NLT).  “… [They immediately became] … separated from the [Holy] LIFE of God…” (Ephesians 4:18 NIV).

The Holy Spirit separated from man. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… [Their] … iniquities …separated [them]… from God… …” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV). “…between us and you a great chasm (barrier) has been set in place…” (Luke 16:22-25 NASB). “…God asked the woman, “What have you done?” (Genesis 3:7-13 NLT). “… ONE sinner destroy[ed]… MUCH GOOD…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB).

God, the “breath of life” or the Holy Spirit SEPARATED from mankind. “…And the LORD God formed man [out of] the dust of the ground (Body) … [but, one day] … the breath of life (Holy Spirit) … [separated from them] … and man[kind] became  … [dead] … soul[s] (Soul) …” (a paraphase of GENESIS 2:7 KJV). “…the body without (apart from) the [Holy] spirit is dead…” (James 2:26 KJV).  “… MUCH GOOD … [was destroyed]…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB).

What can MAKE mankind spiritually WHOLE again, spiritually ALIVE, and RESTORE them BACK to God? The answer: the Holy Spirit; the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT? “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit gives birth to SPIRITUAL LIFE …” (John 3:6 NLT). “….Apart from Me, you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

Only the “breath of life” can return mankind BACK to God’s original, created “image” and “likeness” that was ONCE so VERY good? “….LET US MAKE man … after our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26 KJV). “…in his OWN image…..male and female created he them…” (Genesis 1:27 KJV). “…And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground (body), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (Holy Spirit); and man became a living soul (soul)…” (GENESIS 2:7 KJV). “….God saw every thing he had made……and, behold, it was very good…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV).

ONLY “…Jesus Christ maketh thee whole [again]…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). “…If any man (woman) be in Christ, he (she) is a NEW creature …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… [because] … all things are … [MADE] … NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… I will put a “new” spirit in you. …” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT).

Therefore, “…May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together [again]—spirit, soul, and body …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 MSG).

God WANTED “YOU” back in UNION with him (the HOLY SPIRIT). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… I am [also] holy…” (1 Peter 1:16 KJV).

 “…There ... [is] … …one … who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT). Thus, “... God so loved the world, that HE GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life…” (John 3:16 KJV).

GOD expressed his LOVE through JESUS. “…God SO LOVED the world, that he GAVE…” (John 3:16 KJV). “…God ….GAVE his only begotten (specially created) Son…” (John 3:16 KJV).   “…NOT that we loved God, but that HE LOVED US...” (1 John 4:10 KJV). “….HE FIRST LOVED US…” (1 John 4:19 ASV).

GOD expressed his LOVE through the Holy Spirit’s actions. “… he … SENT HIS SON  (action) to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 KJV). GOD “…SPARED NOT his own Son, but DELIVERED (action) him up FOR US ALL…” (Romans 8:32 KJV). ^“…God SHOWED HIS GREAT LOVE FOR US by “SENDING” (action) Christ to die (action) for us WHILE we were still sinners…” (Romans 5:7-9 NLT). “…There is no GREATER LOVE than to lay down  (action)one’s life…” (John 15:13 NLT).

God’s LOVE MIRACULOUSLY COVERED over ALL that separates YOU from him. “…Love COVERETH a multitude of sins…” (Proverbs 10:12, 1 Peter 4:8 ASV).

HOW? God’s LOVE MIRACULOUSLY forgave and cleansed (FREED) you from every single sin, big or small, just to bring you BACK into a relationship with HIM again. “…If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to FORGIVE us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness…” (1 John 1:9 KJV).

God’s LOVE MIRACULOUSLY ERASED and ERADICATED your record of wrongs against him and he will NEVER remember them again. “…love …keeps NO RECORD of wrongs. …” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV). “… I will … remember [your] sins NO MORE…" (Hebrews 8:12 NIV).  

God’s LOVE MIRACULOUSLY bonds you to him forever and he will ALWAYS love you. “… [God’s] love … is the perfect BOND of unity...” (Colossians 3:14 NASB). “…[Nothing]…shall be able to separate [you]… from the love of God which is “in” Christ Jesus our Lord…” (Romans 8:38-39 KJV).  “….The…faithful love of the Lord, never ends...!”(Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT).  “…[God has] loved [you]...with an EVERLASTING love….” (Jeremiah 31:3 KJV). A “…Love …[that] … never FAILS….” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV).

God’s LOVE, for you, is so GREAT that he created a begotten SON; to be a living sacrifice in order to bring you BACK to him. “…Christ also hath once SUFFERED for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might BRING US … [back] … to God…” (1 Peter 3:18 KJV).

God’s LOVE, for you, NEVER weans, wavers, or is faithless. “… The … FAITHFUL love of the Lord, [for you], NEVER ENDS...!”(Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT).

Sending his LOVE through Jesus Christ is HOW you GET the MIRACULOUS INDWELLING SPIRIT back and become RESTORED to the original, created “image” and “likeness” of God. “…Confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and … BELIEVE IN THINE HEART that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be SAVED…” (ROMANS 10:9 KJV). “…God … sen[ds] forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” OUR HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…Jesus Christ IS IN YOU…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…God has given [you] HIS [holy] Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you].” (1 John 4:13 NLT). HALLELUJAH,

“…Christ hath REDEEMED us … That the “BLESSING of Abraham” might come on … [US] … through Jesus Christ; that WE MIGHT receive the promise of the [holy] Spirit through faith (depending upon God)…” (Galatians 3:13-14 KJV). “…The Lord (also the WORD) is that [holy] Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV). “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE [Holy] SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV).

“… AS MANY as received him (JESUS), to them GAVE HE … [BACK] … POWER (The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT) TO BECOME THE “SONS” OF GOD (children of God) … [AGAIN]… …” (John 1:12 KJV).  “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [THEIR]… HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…The Lord is that [holy] Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV). “…the Holy Spirit gives birth to SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT).

 “…God, in his grace, freely MAKES US RIGHT [again] in his sight…” (Romans 3:21-26 NLT).

The MIRACULOUS indwelling HOLY SPIRIT “is” God. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwell[s]… in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  “…Jesus Christ (the WORD, the mouthpiece) is in you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “… I and my Father are ONE…” (John 10:30 KJV). “… Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me…” (John 14:11 KJV).

God is the FATHER. Jesus is the WORD of the father. The Holy Spirit is the POWER of the father. “…THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

The MIRACULOUS indwelling HOLY SPIRIT is PROOF of a restored soul. “….He restoreth my soul….” (PSALM 23:1-3 NLT). “…I will restore…” (Jeremiah 30:17 KJV).  God is a “…restorer of thy life…” (Ruth 4:15 KJV). “…the Holy Spirit gives birth to (or restores) SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT). “…God has given [you] HIS [holy] Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you].” (1 John 4:13 NLT).

The MIRACULOUS indwelling HOLY SPIRIT is PROOF of a covenant RELATIONSHIP with God. “…The believers were filled WITH … the … [INDWELLING] … Holy Spirit…” (Acts 13:51-52 NLT). “…He [or she]… that is joined unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT….” (1 Corinthians 6:17). “…God has given [you] HIS [holy] Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you].” (1 John 4:13 NLT).“… I will have respect unto you …and establish my covenant with you.…” (Leviticus 26:9 KJV).

“…Jesus Christ maketh thee whole [again]…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). “…If any man be in Christ, he is a NEW creature …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… [because] … all things are … [MADE] … NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “…I will put a new spirit in you. …” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). “…God has given [you] HIS [holy] Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you].” (1 John 4:13 NLT).

Therefore, “…May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together …[again]… —spirit, soul, and body …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 MSG).

 The MIRACULOUS indwelling HOLY SPIRIT “is” God. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The … [miraculous indwelling holy] … Spirit of God dwell[s]… in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  “…Jesus Christ is … [indwelling] … you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV).

You may EXIST, you may be physically ALIVE, and you may be BREATHING, but you are and can ONLY be spiritually ALIVE with the indwelling Holy Spirit!!! “…the body without the spirit (apart from the indwelling Holy Spirit) is dead!!!…” (James 2:26 KJV).

The MIRACLE of the INDWELLING Holy Spirit is that God, himself, actually INTERACTS, BONDS, and CONNECTS with the believer by taking up residence in their hearts. “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [YOUR]… HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…The Lord (the WORD) is that [holy] Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV).  “… his (Jesus) name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE [Holy] SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwell[s]… in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  

God is the FATHER. Jesus is the WORD of the father. The Holy Spirit is the POWER of the father. “…THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

In addition, when the Holy Spirit takes up residence in the believer’s heart he brings a WHOLE new LIFE of intimate, committed, faithful, everlasting love through the covenant relationship. “…[God’s] love …is the perfect BOND of unity...” (Colossians 3:14 NASB). “….[Nothing]…shall be able to separate [you]… from the love of God which is “in” Christ Jesus our Lord…” (Romans 8:38-39 KJV).  “….the…faithful love of the Lord, never ends...” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT).  “…He [or she]… that is joined unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT [forever]….” (1 Corinthians 6:17).

“…God has said “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV). “…I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, to the very end…"(Matthew 28:20 NIV).  “…Behold, I AM WITH… [YOU] and  … I WILL NOT LEAVE [YOU] …." (Genesis 28:15 ASV). “…he remains faithful, …” (2 Timothy 2:13 NLT).

The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT imparts spiritual life. “…The Holy Spirit gives birth to SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT).

The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT is PROOF of God’s presence. “…God has given [you] his [Holy] Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]… in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT).

The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT is also PROOF that you BELONG to God. “…remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all….” (Romans 8:8-11 NLT).

The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT is also PROOF that you are his CHILD (son). “… AS MANY as received him, to them GAVE HE POWER (indwelling Holy Spirit power) TO BECOME THE SONS OF GOD…” (John 1:12 KJV).

The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT produces and displays spiritual fruit “IN” and “THROUGH” the believer. “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control….” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…The … HOLY SPIRIT …does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…The HOLY SPIRIT …gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT guides the believer. “…let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. …” (Galatians 5 NLT).  “…he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…The steps of a good man are ordered (guided) by the Lord: …” (Psalms 37:23 KJV).

The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT intercedes for the believer. “..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…” (Roman 8:26 KJV).

In fact, the INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT supplies “all” the needs of the believer. “…God shall supply ALL YOUR NEED according to his riches in glory [through the indwelling Spirit of] Christ Jesus…” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is in you…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…God will generously PROVIDE all … [the supplies] … you need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT).

In addition, the INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT provides “all” the power and strength the believer NEEDS to do the things and works that pleases God. The believer is “…strengthened with might by his [Holy] Spirit in the[ir] inner man…” (Ephesians 3:16 KJV). The believer “…can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth [them]….” (Philippians 4:13 KJV. “….Apart from [the indwelling holy spirit], [they]… can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…may [God] work in [them] what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). ^“…That great Shepherd of the sheep, EQUIP (supply strength and power to) [them] with everything good [through the indwelling Holy Spirit]… for doing his will …” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…It is God which worketh IN [them] both to will  and to do  …” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).

“…The power of the Holy Spirit … lives within [you], carefully guard the precious truth (Jesus, the Word of God) that has been entrusted to you…” (2 Timothy 1:14 NASB).

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). THE MIRACLE OF THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT IS THAT IT MEANS “GOD IS (TRULY) WITH US.” “…God with us…” (Matthew 1:23 NASB).

“…The [HOLY] Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV). “…God hath said, I will dwell in them…” (2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV).

“…God has said “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV). “…I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, to the very end…"(Matthew 28:20 NIV). 

THE MIRACLE OF THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT!!!