As promised from Sunday morning, here’s a rundown on the activities of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians from the New Testament:

• Convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8-11)
• Regenerates and grants faith (John 3:3, 5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:3, Titus 3:5, 1 John 4:2)
• Dwells within believers (Romans 8:9, 14, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Timothy 1:14)
• Washes, sanctifies, and justifies believers (1Corinthians 6:11)
• Produced the Word of God (2 Peter 1:21)
• Teaches the truth (John 14:16-17, 16:13-14)
• Enables the right response to the Word of God (1 Corinthians 2:12, 14-15)
• Causes spiritual growth (Romans 8:4, 1Pet. 1:2)
• Equips for ministry (Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 4:11)
• Secures salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30)
• Provides guidance (Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:16, 18, 25)
• Produces fruit (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Pours the love of God into our hearts (Romans 5:5)
• Translates prayer (Romans 8:26)
• Unifies the church (Ephesians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 12:13)

This list isn’t exhaustive, but even so note how much of the work of the Holy Spirit goes un-emphasized. Don’t forget that if you are a believer in Jesus, the Spirit of God is dwelling in you this very moment, working to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus.