The Holy Spirit You May Not Know: His True Power and Presence | Part 1
- Preacher
- David Jeremiah
- Tradition
- Baptist — Southern
- Published
- Length
- 25:27
About this sermon
Discover the life-changing truth about the Holy Spirit's identity and learn how to unleash His supernatural strength in your daily walk. Get your free copy of Turning Point's Devotional Magazine to deepen your daily walk with God: https://www.davidjeremiah.org/magazine/signup In this opening message of a landmark series, Dr. David Jeremiah confronts the widespread confusion surrounding the third Person of the Trinity. Many believers view the Holy Spirit as a vague energetic force or spiritual electricity, but Jesus Christ explicitly promised a distinct divine Person to step into our lives forever. By examining Christ's intimate Upper Room discourse in John 14, this sermon unpacks the true personality, priority, and purpose of our heavenly Helper. Learn how the Holy Spirit possesses intellect, deep emotion, and sovereign volition to guide you, comfort you at 02:00 in the morning, and provide bold endurance when your natural strength is completely exhausted. Discover the profound meaning behind the original Greek text at 11:06, witness the unforgettable modern testimony of supernatural deliverance at 19:20, and find out how the Spirit actively brings God's Word to your exact remembrance when you face intense pressure. QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO Q: What are the psychological and biblical proofs that the Holy Spirit is a real Person? A: The Holy Spirit possesses the three essential components of personality: intellect, emotion, and volition. Dr. David Jeremiah notes that He searches the deep thoughts of God, expresses love, experiences grief, and makes independent choices when distributing spiritual gifts. Q: Why is the specific Greek word used for another helper in John 14 critical? A: Jesus used the Greek word allos, which translates precisely to another of the exact same kind, rather than heteros, meaning another of a different kind. This confirms the Holy Spirit is completely equal in nature, majesty, and deity to Jesus. Q: What is the primary sign that the Holy Spirit is genuinely operating in a person's life? A: The primary mission of the Holy Spirit is to glorify and promote Jesus Christ rather than Himself. Dr. David Jeremiah explains that a truly Spirit-filled believer will always be Christ-centered, focusing their conversation and worship on the Savior. BIBLICAL TRUTHS EXPLORED 1. John 14:16-17 - The Holy Spirit is a permanent divine person who dwells inside every Christian. 2. John 16:13-14 - The true purpose of the Spirit is to magnify and glorify Jesus Christ. 3. 2 Timothy 1:7 - God delivers us from fear by imparting a spirit of power and love. 00:00 Introducing the foundational study of the third Person of the Trinity 02:55 The historical story of Harry Hopkins and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's helper 04:49 Analyzing the text of John 14 verse 16 from the Holy Bible 05:32 How the Holy Spirit operated across the Old Testament from creation to the tabernacle 06:38 Unpacking the three distinct components that prove the Spirit is a person 07:18 Why the Holy Spirit is not an it or an impersonal force like electricity 08:18 Understanding the marks of intellect emotion and volition within the Godhead 09:15 Why the true definition of the Holy Spirit humbles us according to RA Torrey 10:20 Debunking the false theology of a secondary blessing to receive the Spirit 10:51 The deep theological difference between the Greek words Allos and Heteros 12:07 Gaining the Spirit without losing the intimate presence of Jesus Christ 13:43 Why global misunderstanding of the Holy Spirit causes division in modern churches 13:50 The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit to promote and glorify Jesus Christ 15:31 Why any spiritual movement that bypasses Jesus Christ is biblically inaccurate 16:32 How the divine Paraclete comes alongside believers to provide supernatural strength 17:35 How the Holy Spirit transformed Simon Peter from a coward to a bold preacher 18:41 Relying on divine power when you feel physically weak or completely exhausted 19:20 The miraculous testimony of Jackie Pullinger and the St Steven Society in Hong Kong 21:28 How the Spirit of truth protects the human mind from deception and lies 23:04 How the Holy Spirit triggers supernatural memory recall of memorized scriptures 23:58 An urgent updates regarding Turning Point ministries financial matching gift opportunity Stay Connected Subscribe to Dr. David Jeremiah’s official channel for more Biblical teaching: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQ9naMCqK_wUEWoxXvh7Dw Free Resource Get your free copy of the Turning Points Devotional Magazine: https://www.davidjeremiah.org/magazine/signup Follow #DavidJeremiah on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidjeremiah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidjeremiah TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdavidjeremiah #DavidJeremiah #HolySpirit #BibleStudy #Trinity #TurningPoint
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