Listener Questions About the Holy Spirit | Costi Hinn | EP 152

[@singereslteacher]

Thank you brother!

[@HeatherAlbrecht-x7t]

Thank you for explaining the Holy Spirit! I have been confused and paralyzed in how to understand him biblically. I Was raised and practiced evangelical Christian. After listening to you and Justin Peters I have had my eyes opened but felt lost as to how to grow correctly in my faith. This has helped me tremendously!

[@NarrowPathDoctrine]

Every professing Christian should be made to watch this.

[@forthegospelmin]

Thank you for your support, Jim!

[@James1v1-pf6lo]

@@forthegospelmin WHO'S ORDAINED TO TEACH N PREACH 👇 (Psalm 147:19-20) He sheweth his WORD(bible) unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto ISRAEL he hath NOT dealt so with ANY NATION: and as for his judgments, THEY have NOT known them. Praise ye the LORD. (Amos 2:11) And I raised up of YOUR SONS for "PROPHETS" and of YOUR young men for NAZARITES. Is it not even thus, O ye CHILDREN OF ISRAEL? saith the LORD (Amos 3:7) Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his SECRET unto his SERVANTS the "PROPHETS" (Deuteronomy 29 :29) The SECRET things belong unto the LORD "our" God: but those things which "are revealed" belong unto "US" and to our CHILDREN "FOREVER" (Romans 3:1-2) What advantage then hath the JEW? or what profit is there of circumcision? much every way: chiefly, because that UNTO THEM were committed the ORACLES(word) of God (👆Why are you attempting to teach and preach the word of God)

[@cherylt.2444]

Thank you for answering all of these questions. I have Christian friends on both sides of the charismatic spectrum and have to always check that beliefs fall in line with the Word. Sometimes there are hard conversations between us, and I can only pray for gentleness and discernment.

[@holygeneration7]

Man, you are saying just what my daddy used to say to me "tell it like it is" hallelujah !! This is solid Costi.

[@tuppence144]

Good stuff to help us repent from bad teaching.

[@josephmaniglia1762]

Thank you Pastor Costi for always pointing us back to Gods word as the final authority on our beliefs. So often i want to rely on my emotions or thoughts. But the truth is in God's all sufficient word.

[@OLskewL]

Fair enough on your answer to The Holy Spirit Baptism. I hope it's okay if I share my testimony, anyway: When I was a new believer; before any commitment to any doctrine, I was in my room and I remember being convicted of my sin to the point where I could no longer justify myself (while reading scripture). It was the first time I was exposed to the Holiness of God and saw myself in comparison. I literally had to submit to God and confess that I am a sinner and I cannot save myself, but to ask for Mercy from God and, if Jesus Wills, a sip of Living Water (which I’ve been asking Jesus for, as God lead me to in that period of seeking God). In a moment I started feeling a sensation from my belly, and then to speak. I began speaking and then speaking more and with a new tongue. It wasn’t any language I recognised but it was sure and fluent. It became very bold and authoritative. It was a result from what only felt like rivers of water flowing out of my belly. I felt what Was like fresh waters rushing through my body from my belly outward, and out of my mouth came tongues. Was it a different language I don’t know and the people around me didn’t say, but I don’t think it was. I also, simultaneously, could sense a deliverance of something unclean inside of me and around me (my home). Later on I remembered the scriptures, namely *John 7:38* “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” In my time of need, being humbled by the Holiness and Sovereignty of God, I believed Jesus and asked of Him what I needed and desired most. And He Baptised me in my room with the Holy Ghost (2021). I’m sorry to all believers who’ve been hurt by other believers who make the baptism in the Holy Spirit an abusive doctrine, and I pray for healing ❤ for you. But I cannot also deny my Lord and this testimony 🙏🏽 I will never forget this day. It was unlike any other and from then on I had no doubts that God is real and working. God bless you ❤

[@TalkingOutOfSchool]

Beautiful testimony. I do'n't remember the exact day or hour, when Jesus revealed Himself to me, but I do know I received from that moment on the Holy Spirit, and eternal life, even though it took me awhile to understand it all, through the Scriptures. Believers need to stop looking for someone else to teach them; it's a personal relationship. Jesus is the Comforter and the Spirit of Truth (John 14:18).

[@TheSandyrise]

Beautiful testimony! Sister, was it a one time experience or do you continue to speak in tongues? I am not a cessationist, but at the same time, I am cautious to 'gifts' because of the abuse and confusion and I desire earnestly to abide in the word of God. I do thank Costi as its true that nobody can say Gift of tongues is for all, but God gives it according to His will and purpose.

[@lydiatorres6109]

Awesome series, Brother Costi. Your ministry blesses me. This series is so important to all of us to remember how important the Holy Spirit is and to reiterate what His roles are. God bless!

[@forthegospelmin]

We're thrilled that our content is blessing you, Lydia! God bless you and thank you for your support!

[@UnArmedFilms4U]

Thank you so much for this! We need to find unity, where and if possible.

[@amanda-caton]

This was such a fantastic series! I read all the books you recommended (your own, spiritual gifts and strange fire) are there any more you would advise digging into? Thank you

[@jerriskiles2856]

This is really good! I really appreciate this teaching, thank you !

[@forthegospelmin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elisemaiolo4352]

@@forthegospelmin Your sermons and podcasts are such a blessing. Biblical truth and teaching at its finest

[@mariodebeer]

Once again all biblical answers to the questions!!!Keep it up brother Costi!

[@forthegospelmin]

Thank you for your encouragement and support!

[@robertpatterson6823]

I think the Holy Spirit gives you great endurance and patience. Without the help of the Holy Spirit would we be ready to face the hard times that may come in the future. That is my prayer and desire.

[@shellygrant4905]

Thank you Pastor Costi for this teaching on the Holy Spirit! I grew up where He was just ignored. Didn’t want to be charismatic so the easiest for the church I grew up in was to not even teach about Him and his role in the God head! I’m now in my late 40’s and just starting to really learn and understand all of this. I’m thankful to God every day for men like you but as I’m sure you would age my own precious Pastors that preach the truth in season and out of season and reprove, rebuke and exhort the flock! ❤

[@thecrew777]

Thank you! This was so helpful Costi! I think Biblical understanding and talk is what most of us who are reformed need. Oh, and Pentecostals too! It works for all of us.

[@brigidoriordan3361]

AMEN 🙏

[@arclemons1967]

I thoroughly enjoy and am edified by these podcasts! Thank you so much for your solid presentations of God's word. 💜✝️💜

[@MarkD-be2kn]

100% word here! Thank you!

[@BrianAz]

TRUTH! I am trying to educate myself on all I need to know about the Holy Spirit as I have a very close Christian friend who follows a popular Charismatic preacher to teaches speaking in tongues and all that come with the charismatic belief system. I need to have a strong response to his arguments.

[@tinacross2390]

I really witness with Costi on a lot of things. It’s unfortunate that the Hinn is linked to him however he has repented of any misdemeanours she did previously and it’s wonderful that God has redeemed him and he does have a good understanding of the word of God.

[@robrashiv]

Brother, thank you. Soli Dei Gloria!

[@BryanCurtisSaved]

Costi, thank you for your kindness and patience with folks like me who sometimes can come on too strong. You truly are an example of the Holy Spirit at work🙏

[@elenapostu3696]

Amen 🙏🏻 All good and vitality helpful to clarify the misinterpretation of certain verses in the Bible in regards of the Holy Spirit specifically ❤ Great source For the Gospel and everyone behind it who pours their love and care for the body of Jesus Christ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Raindrops77]

Thank you ❤

[@angelajackson3258]

Thank you Costi!

[@caprimungeam662]

Thank you

[@deannabriggs9301]

Excellent

[@ArizonaAdv]

So Awesome

[@gloriateff9071]

This is excellent

[@mariodebeer]

I love the intro music,you can feel the anointing!!!!! Just kidding!!!😁😁😁😁

[@forthegospelmin]

😅

[@jordank.4575]

Great insight on the Holy Spirit! Thank you for that. Can I ask you about the crocodile skull on the bookshelf? Hahah, would love to hear a little about that.

[@DavidBrayshaw-h1q]

I believe what is primarily absent within the charismatic movement, especially the part that has gone the farthest astray, is it's refusal to establish a school of sound doctrine, for they are almost entirely experience obsessed and hunger almost exclusively for emotional ecstacy with so very little word being provided. Their Bibles need to be opened beginning with Hebrews 6, with the notion of a foundation being provided.

[@holygeneration7]

@user-jf7bm4yj6w I couldnt have said it any better wow bro thats exactly how it is and in all the "movements" now. Very very few have any foundation in Gods Word the Scriptures...very few IF any !

[@joannacarlson9481]

Thank you, Costi! Your podcasts about the Holy Spirit were very informative. I totally appreciate you and your work. I still have questions about what people refer to as their personal prayer language, as they reference 1 Corinthians 14:14-19. What is the “tongue” that Paul prays in? Is it a known language or a supernatural speech, unknown to any man? I know trusted brothers and sisters in Christ that have spoken in tongues as they have told me of their experiences and/or I have heard their tongues. What am I to make of that? I want to get the matter settled. I do not speak in tongues. To be honest, it scares me a bit. But, I cannot deny what I have seen and heard. The most common answer from cessationists is that we cannot go by our experiences. I know that not all who claim to speak in tongues have the true gift. There are many fakers. But, is there a case to be made from Scripture for a move of the Holy Spirit that includes a supernatural language that edifies a believer? Please help!

[@TheSandyrise]

Yes.. I have the same question Costi!

[@holygeneration7]

@bespiritfilled Costi just taught that speaking in tongues is no eveidence of the Holy Spirit. We know by Scriptures that we have the indwelt Holy Spirit as soon as we are born again/regenerated. On the very day of Pentecost, they were all heard speaking in there own languages the marvelous things of God. It was not "jibberish" it was all of the different regions of peoples that heard there own languages. It sounds to me like you are into the hyper faith movements that are the exact ones that have all of the false teachings. The undisciplined ones that the great apostle paul had to correct, the Corinthian Church.

[@holygeneration7]

Whats "cessationists"? But go and read the main chapter in Acts I believe the second chapter on the day of pentecost. There were people from all regions that spoke different languages and they heard the disciples speaking in there own languages praising God and magnifying Him, thats paraphrased but please go study it and you will see that it was not "jibberish" but earthly languages.

[@TalkingOutOfSchool]

When Jesus walked the earth as the Son of Man, all the fullness of the Father was in Him. Before, the Spirit of the Lord was only in the Temple in Jerusalem, (but then His Son became the Temple). Jesus had to go away so that the Father could share His very own Spirit (not another god's spirit, but the Father's own self - “... thine own self”... John 17:5) with the rest of us. How many times did Jesus refer to Himself in the third person, such as: “Son of Man, Him, He, His, etc? If you read the passages where He talked about the Comforter and the Spirit of Truth, you will come to know exactly, by name, who the Holy Spirit is (John 14:18). It only seems to be a secret from the trained seminarians and their professors. Apostle Paul named the Holy Spirit repeatedly: (2Cor 13:5)... Know ye not your own selves, *_how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?_* (Col 2:6) As ye have therefore *_received Christ Jesus the Lord,_* [so] walk ye in him: (Phil 1:19) For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, *_and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,_* After the Son Sacrificed Himself (for us), The Father - who is the only God and the Only Spirit, promised to glorify the Son into that Glory they shared together as Almighty God, and the Word of God, in everlasting (Acts 2:33; John 17:5)! *_If you are in Christ - HE IS IN YOU_* (not some nameless, distinctly different spirit god)! (John 14:21) … *_and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father,_* and I will love him, *_and will manifest myself to him._*

[@scottbushey]

Consider ‘unction’. Or, anointing.

[@scottbushey]

#16 kudos!

[@johnmark2022]

Costi has a largest hands I’ve ever seen