Sage-Tips

Do we have to be holy to go to heaven?

Originally Answered: Can I go to Heaven without the Holy Spirit? No, because the Holy Spirit Is God, & to be in Heaven MEANS to live eternally in the Presence Of God, just as to be in Hell means to live eternally outside of the Presence Of God. Therefore, you need the Holy Spirit to go to Heaven.

What church does not believe in the Holy Spirit?

Christadelphians believe God is one indivisible unity, not three distinct persons existing in one God. They deny the divinity of Jesus, believing he is fully human and separate from God. They do not believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, but merely a force—the “unseen power” from God.

Can we do anything without the Holy Spirit?

This is the dispensation of the Holy Spirit. We cannot do anything of value, worth, anything that is worthy of being referred to, anything of substance, anything that will last and anything that will bring glory to God without the Holy Spirit. You need the Holy Spirit.

Why do you need the Holy Ghost?

The Holy Ghost helps us avoid temptations and helps us stay clean from sin. The Holy Ghost warns us so we can stay safe from danger. He comforts us and leads us through challenges. We need to follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost to travel safely through life.

Can a person be saved without being baptized?

Since a person is saved by the gospel (Ro- mans 1:16), which does not include baptism (1 Corinthians 1:17; 15:3– 4), then a person can be saved without being baptized. All that is nec- essary is for a person to hear the gospel and trust Jesus Christ for eter- nal life.

How can I get the Holy Spirit back?

Through the sacraments. You speak of getting the Holy Spirit back which can only mean you have lost Him through sin. Thus the most obvious way is through a good and sincere confession. You also receive the Holy Spirit, along with Christ, in Holy Communion.

How does the Holy Spirit work in the church?

The Spirit works in the church – of the past, present, and future – “for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:7). He wants to work through you to strengthen and comfort others by your ordinary God-glorifying acts of service and obedience (see Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:7-11).

How did the Holy Spirit work miracles in the Bible?

There were times when the Holy Spirit worked miracles in and through individuals. He empowered certain people to prophesy, speak in tongues, and even raise the dead in order to confirm the message they spoke (see Mark 16:20; 1 Corinthians 2:4).

How does the body of Christ build itself up in love?

In this way, the body of Christ “builds itself up in love” (Ephesians 4:16) through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit helps me through my Christian brother’s listening ear, through my church family’s passionate singing, through my elders’ leadership, and through the apostles’ perfect teaching.

How do you know if you have the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is Known by His Fruit So the natural question is, “Then how do I know I have the Holy Spirit?” The answer is, by the fruit in your life. If God’s Spirit is living in you and you are walking by His Spirit, then your life will produce a fruit that has certain characteristics.