The Holy Spirit Personating Jesus Christ: EGW Quotes

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The truth is certain: when you search the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit is promised to all who will ask for it, and the Holy Spirit is right by your side, personating Jesus ChristPC 101.3+1. This powerful divine presence ensures that the image of Christ, when engraved upon the heart, is clearly reflected in your character and practical life day by day, because you are representing a personal SaviourPC 101.3+1.

The Holy Spirit and Divine Representation

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost have pledged Themselves to work in our behalf, promising to supply every deficiency we have, provided we keep the covenant we made at baptism16LtMs, Ms 179, 1901, par. 13. The work of the Holy Spirit is integral to this divine plan:

• Illumination and Presence: When the Spirit fills the heart, the truth becomes a living principle that shines with precious clearness into the understandingPC 101.3. The Spirit reveals the perfection and fullness of the atoning work, enabling the heart to be filled with love and thanksgivingPC 101.3.

• Transformation of Character: The working of God’s Holy Spirit is vital in transforming character, leading to the development of the sweet graces of GodRH July 11, 1912, par. 10. The Spirit creates, refines, and sanctifies human beings, preparing them to become children of the heavenly KingGW 286.3. The refining influence of God's grace changes the natural disposition, subduing the propensities that control the unsanctified heart, so that man is quickened to life in Christ and divine love fills his heartRH August 17, 1911, par. 11.

• Discernment and Obedience: The increasing knowledge of Christ gained through studying the Scriptures under the Holy Spirit’s teaching enables the receiver to distinguish clearly between right and wrong in all matters of life7T 196.2. A crucial way to maintain oneness with Christ is by cultivating the fellowship of the Spirit, ensuring that the little differences that arise do not disturb our peaceEv 630.5.

It is absolutely necessary that we allow the Spirit's agency to act as a reprover, calling us to repentanceCT 359.1. We must be cautious not to grieve the Holy Spirit of God by which we are sealed unto the day of redemption, putting away all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking Ephesians 4:30EA 288.4. Through the Holy Spirit’s power, we can become living channels of light, approaching the mercy-seat with a sense of great need, and receiving a message that becomes the power of God unto salvationRH February 14, 1899, par. 13.

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...aviour. The Holy Spirit is promised to all who will ask for it. When you search the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit is by your side, personating Jesus Christ— GCB February 15, 1895, par. 5

...aviour. The Holy Spirit is promised to all who will ask for it. When you search the scriptures, the Holy Spirit is by your side, personating Jesus Christ. The truth is a living principle made to shine in precious clearness to the understanding, and then...— PC 101.3 (1985)

It is the Spirit that causes to shine into darkened minds the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness; that makes men's hearts burn within them with an...— GW 286.3 (1915)