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“Every time we say we believe in the Holy Spirit, we mean we believe that there is a living God able and willing to enter human personality and change it.” quote by John Owen
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“Every time we say we believe in the Holy Spirit, we mean we believe that there is a living God able and willing to enter human personality and change it.”

John Owen

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Source Sermon: The Holy Spirit, John Owen, 1650s

Belief in the Holy Spirit means trusting a living, active God who can transform human personality.

In simple terms: Trusting a living God who changes us.

Key Takeaway

Seek the Spirit's transformative work.

Themes

faith spirituality transformation

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • spiritual counseling
  • church teaching

Key Concepts

Divine agency personal change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize the Spirit’s work in daily life?
  • What obstacles hinder openness to change?
A Different Perspective

Transformation may be gradual and not always evident.

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