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The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 22, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: When the Holy Spirit dwells within us, we become a new creation, transformed by God's power.
According to the Bible, when a person becomes a believer in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit takes up residence within them. This divine inhabitation brings about a profound transformation, enabling believers to live a life that is pleasing to God.
In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Apostle Paul writes, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." This scripture highlights the sacred nature of the believer's body, now a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.
As the Holy Spirit lives within believers, they undergo a metamorphosis. Their values, priorities, and behaviors begin to change. They develop a distaste for worldliness and a desire to live according to God's will. In Romans 8:9, Paul writes, "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you." This verse emphasizes the Spirit-led life, where believers are no longer controlled by fleshly desires but are guided by the Spirit.
The transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit is evident in the fruit it produces in believers' lives. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." As believers yield to the Spirit's leading, these characteristics become increasingly evident in their lives.
When the Holy Spirit dwells within believers, they are empowered to live a life of obedience to God's commands. In John 14:15, Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." Believers demonstrate their love for God by following His instructions and living according to His will.
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a hallmark of the Christian experience. As believers yield to the Spirit's transforming power, they become increasingly like Christ, bearing fruit that glorifies God. By embracing the Spirit-led life, believers can experience the joy, peace, and purpose that come from living according to God's will.
