Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/disciples-guide-to-the-holy-spirit To many believers, the Holy Spirit is a mystery. This series considers all the important passages on the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments to help you make sense of who He is and what he does. Includes sections on the new birth, the baptism of the Spirit, the Spirit's voice, spiritual gifts, and how to live in the Holy Spirit. © 2018, Ralph F. Wilson. All rights reserved. fb83aa1a-3977-5174-9359-b04fc35a0da0 yes en Wed, 20 May 2026 10:50:29 -0700 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:51:50 -0700 https://www.jesuswalk.com/spirit/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/zTMcEI6tqpF6Jfd3rjQGI116pqDGkKr-L9EsbzQgj1c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OWUy/N2RhOTg2OTBkZDE2/YTU4YmFmNDBlMzlm/ZjVmOC5qcGc.jpg https://www.jesuswalk.com/spirit/ serial JesusWalk Bible Study Series To many believers, the Holy Spirit is a mystery. This series considers all the important passages on the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments to help you make sense of who He is and what he does. Includes sections on the new birth, the baptism of the Spirit, the Spirit's voice, spiritual gifts, and how to live in the Holy Spirit. To many believers, the Holy Spirit is a mystery. Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper Ralph F. Wilson pastor@joyfulheart.com No No 1 1 Preface full 5eb1e76b-3c01-4055-bd86-f2c43d379426 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9f47969 Briefly explains the author's approach to studying the Holy Spirit and his power.

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:55:53 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 269 Briefly explains the author's approach to studying the Holy Spirit and his power.

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 2 2 Introduction to the Holy Spirit full 7a19a730-8541-4421-a53d-567e3f608a2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/caab402b Briefly explore very foundational concepts about the Holy Spirit -- a spirit is a being without a body, the term Holy Ghost, Hebrew  rûach, "wind, breath, mind," and Greek pneuma, "wind, breath, air."

]]> Briefly explore very foundational concepts about the Holy Spirit -- a spirit is a being without a body, the term Holy Ghost, Hebrew  rûach, "wind, breath, mind," and Greek pneuma, "wind, breath, air."

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:59:43 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 233 Briefly explore very foundational concepts about the Holy Spirit -- a spirit is a being without a body, the term Holy Ghost, Hebrew  rûach, "wind, breath, mind," and Greek pneuma, "wind, breath, air."

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 3 3 1. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament full 25c132e1-1eb1-4858-8d4f-d0cadeba9c98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dc8570a Examines the Spirit in creation, the Spirit coming upon kings and prophets, and promises of the Spirit coming upon the Messiah and all believers (1 Samuel 10, 16; Numbers 11:16-17, 25; Joel 2:28-32; etc.)

]]> Examines the Spirit in creation, the Spirit coming upon kings and prophets, and promises of the Spirit coming upon the Messiah and all believers (1 Samuel 10, 16; Numbers 11:16-17, 25; Joel 2:28-32; etc.)

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:01:07 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 1696 Examines the Spirit in creation, the Spirit coming upon kings and prophets, and promises of the Spirit coming upon the Messiah and all believers (1 Samuel 10, 16; Numbers 11:16-17, 25; Joel 2:28-32; etc.)

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 4 4 2. The Holy Spirit in Jesus' Ministry full 3aab3213-fb08-42ad-8b0c-68c011fd9e32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/202542a5 Explores passages that indicate the Spirit is the source of Jesus power, since Jesus relies fully on the Father (John 5:19). He ministers in the power of the Spirit and serves as example to his disciples of the Spirit-filled Man. He promises to send the Spirit upon his followers.

]]> Explores passages that indicate the Spirit is the source of Jesus power, since Jesus relies fully on the Father (John 5:19). He ministers in the power of the Spirit and serves as example to his disciples of the Spirit-filled Man. He promises to send the Spirit upon his followers.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:02:13 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 1372 Explores passages that indicate the Spirit is the source of Jesus power, since Jesus relies fully on the Father (John 5:19). He ministers in the power of the Spirit and serves as example to his disciples of the Spirit-filled Man. He promises to send the Spirit upon his followers.

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 5 5 3. The Holy Spirit Paraclete (John 14-16) full 979e3d73-ede6-4bb9-a624-89a11435d8d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1d4a801 Jesus promises "another Paraclete" (translated variously as Helper, Counselor, Comforter) whom he will send after he goes to the Father. The Spirit will replace Jesus' role with his disciples and enable them to do "greater works" than Jesus himself (John 14:12). Explores each of the Paraclete passages in John 14, 15, and 16.

]]> Jesus promises "another Paraclete" (translated variously as Helper, Counselor, Comforter) whom he will send after he goes to the Father. The Spirit will replace Jesus' role with his disciples and enable them to do "greater works" than Jesus himself (John 14:12). Explores each of the Paraclete passages in John 14, 15, and 16.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:03:21 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1845 Jesus promises "another Paraclete" (translated variously as Helper, Counselor, Comforter) whom he will send after he goes to the Father. The Spirit will replace Jesus' role with his disciples and enable them to do "greater works" than Jesus himself (John 14:12). Explores each of the Paraclete passages in John 14, 15, and 16.

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 6 6 4. Born of the Holy Spirit full 67e7596b-0087-4ef3-afbe-08e70751b936 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f085d34 Studies Jesus' teaching on the Spirit concerning streams of living water (John 7:37-39; 4:14) and being born of the water and the Spirit (John 3:1-8). Concludes with a look at regeneration by the Spirit (Titus 3:5-7).

]]> Studies Jesus' teaching on the Spirit concerning streams of living water (John 7:37-39; 4:14) and being born of the water and the Spirit (John 3:1-8). Concludes with a look at regeneration by the Spirit (Titus 3:5-7).

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:04:53 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1761 Studies Jesus' teaching on the Spirit concerning streams of living water (John 7:37-39; 4:14) and being born of the water and the Spirit (John 3:1-8). Concludes with a look at regeneration by the Spirit (Titus 3:5-7).

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 7 7 5. The Holy Spirit Within full e3668096-47fb-408d-8d2f-fb65e59838a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fadb94cd Examines Paul's teaching on the indwelling Spirit, featuring metaphors of a temple, a house, adoption, internal testimony, anointing, seal, and down-payment (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 8:9-15; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22). Paul tells of the Spirit searching the deep things of God, enabling disciples to have the "mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:10-16). Concludes with 1 John 4:4: "Greater is he who is in you...."

]]> Examines Paul's teaching on the indwelling Spirit, featuring metaphors of a temple, a house, adoption, internal testimony, anointing, seal, and down-payment (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 8:9-15; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22). Paul tells of the Spirit searching the deep things of God, enabling disciples to have the "mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:10-16). Concludes with 1 John 4:4: "Greater is he who is in you...."

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:06:10 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1810 Examines Paul's teaching on the indwelling Spirit, featuring metaphors of a temple, a house, adoption, internal testimony, anointing, seal, and down-payment (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 8:9-15; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22). Paul tells of the Spirit searching the deep things of God, enabling disciples to have the "mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:10-16). Concludes with 1 John 4:4: "Greater is he who is in you...."

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 8 8 6. Baptized with the Holy Spirit full 58de7a55-8ee5-46e6-b329-b3bd9816e224 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63378a73 Studies all the word analogies related to "baptism with the Holy Spirit" in the Book of Acts -- word pictures such as being "being filled," "being clothed," "receiving," "giving," and "sending." In that light, examines contemporary doctrines of separateness, subsequence, and "initial physical evidence" concerning the baptism with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues (Acts 1:4-5, 8; chapter 2; 8:15-19; 10:44-45; 19:1-6, and related passages).

]]> Studies all the word analogies related to "baptism with the Holy Spirit" in the Book of Acts -- word pictures such as being "being filled," "being clothed," "receiving," "giving," and "sending." In that light, examines contemporary doctrines of separateness, subsequence, and "initial physical evidence" concerning the baptism with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues (Acts 1:4-5, 8; chapter 2; 8:15-19; 10:44-45; 19:1-6, and related passages).

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:07:33 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2700 Studies all the word analogies related to "baptism with the Holy Spirit" in the Book of Acts -- word pictures such as being "being filled," "being clothed," "receiving," "giving," and "sending." In that light, examines contemporary doctrines of separateness, subsequence, and "initial physical evidence" concerning the baptism with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues (Acts 1:4-5, 8; chapter 2; 8:15-19; 10:44-45; 19:1-6, and related passages).

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 9 9 7. The Holy Spirit versus the Flesh full 8deb8337-fe25-4a63-b72e-c39279134327 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bf55c09 Explores passages on the struggle between the sinful nature ("the flesh") and the Holy Spirit (Romans 7:18-25; 8:1-9; Isaiah 26:3; Galatians 5:16-18), and result of the Spirit's transformation -- the  fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

]]> Explores passages on the struggle between the sinful nature ("the flesh") and the Holy Spirit (Romans 7:18-25; 8:1-9; Isaiah 26:3; Galatians 5:16-18), and result of the Spirit's transformation -- the  fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:08:47 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2024 Explores passages on the struggle between the sinful nature ("the flesh") and the Holy Spirit (Romans 7:18-25; 8:1-9; Isaiah 26:3; Galatians 5:16-18), and result of the Spirit's transformation -- the  fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 10 10 8. Gifts Empowered by the Holy Spirit (part 1) full a96d511c-d5f3-4e17-9b8d-eca9fdea88cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/7804cabe Sees spiritual gifts as specialized Spirit-empowered abilities designed to build up the Church and expand the Kingdom. Notes similarities to and distinctions between God-given talents and spiritual gifts, and reviews Jesus' Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Notes that gifts are given according to grace, not merit, examines the purposes of the gifts (Ephesians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 12:7), and the debate between cessationism vs. continuationism. Then examines the five gifts in Ephesians 4:11 -- apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

]]> Sees spiritual gifts as specialized Spirit-empowered abilities designed to build up the Church and expand the Kingdom. Notes similarities to and distinctions between God-given talents and spiritual gifts, and reviews Jesus' Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Notes that gifts are given according to grace, not merit, examines the purposes of the gifts (Ephesians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 12:7), and the debate between cessationism vs. continuationism. Then examines the five gifts in Ephesians 4:11 -- apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:09:49 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2339 Sees spiritual gifts as specialized Spirit-empowered abilities designed to build up the Church and expand the Kingdom. Notes similarities to and distinctions between God-given talents and spiritual gifts, and reviews Jesus' Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Notes that gifts are given according to grace, not merit, examines the purposes of the gifts (Ephesians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 12:7), and the debate between cessationism vs. continuationism. Then examines the five gifts in Ephesians 4:11 -- apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 11 11 9. Gifts Empowered by the Holy Spirit (part 2) full c7b1cae3-45a5-4573-a112-0d00aae159a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e93d9253 Explores gift-lists in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; 28-30; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11, and discusses spiritual gifts of words of wisdom and knowledge, faith, healings, working of miracles, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, helps/service, exhortation/encouragement, administration/leadership, stewardship, mercy, etc.

]]> Explores gift-lists in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; 28-30; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11, and discusses spiritual gifts of words of wisdom and knowledge, faith, healings, working of miracles, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, helps/service, exhortation/encouragement, administration/leadership, stewardship, mercy, etc.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:11:09 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 3460 Explores gift-lists in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; 28-30; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11, and discusses spiritual gifts of words of wisdom and knowledge, faith, healings, working of miracles, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, helps/service, exhortation/encouragement, administration/leadership, stewardship, mercy, etc.

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 12 12 10. Listening for the Holy Spirit's Voice full 33cd704f-70ad-4011-b740-404b30bd1e06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0df6dd49 Sees familiarity with the Spirit's voice as vital to maturing as a disciple. Explores God's voice in Jesus' ministry, differences between messages in words vs. nudges or promptings (Mark 1:33-38; John 5:19; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12, 16; Acts 8:26-38). Concludes with heart preparation as a humble servant -- "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" (1 Samuel 3:1-10).

]]> Sees familiarity with the Spirit's voice as vital to maturing as a disciple. Explores God's voice in Jesus' ministry, differences between messages in words vs. nudges or promptings (Mark 1:33-38; John 5:19; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12, 16; Acts 8:26-38). Concludes with heart preparation as a humble servant -- "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" (1 Samuel 3:1-10).

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:12:11 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2020 Sees familiarity with the Spirit's voice as vital to maturing as a disciple. Explores God's voice in Jesus' ministry, differences between messages in words vs. nudges or promptings (Mark 1:33-38; John 5:19; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12, 16; Acts 8:26-38). Concludes with heart preparation as a humble servant -- "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" (1 Samuel 3:1-10).

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 13 13 11. Living in the Holy Spirit full 94b215f8-eb4d-400d-b9ff-07114c6edf4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a24b66e Explores abiding in the vine (John 15:1-17), beholding the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18), and corporate worship (Ephesians 5:18-20) as ways the Spirit uses to transform us. Examines spiritual warfare weapons of the sword of the Spirit and praying in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-18; Jude 20). Concludes by describing the lifestyle that will help a disciple walk in Spirit day by day.

]]> Explores abiding in the vine (John 15:1-17), beholding the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18), and corporate worship (Ephesians 5:18-20) as ways the Spirit uses to transform us. Examines spiritual warfare weapons of the sword of the Spirit and praying in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-18; Jude 20). Concludes by describing the lifestyle that will help a disciple walk in Spirit day by day.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:13:19 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 1518 Explores abiding in the vine (John 15:1-17), beholding the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18), and corporate worship (Ephesians 5:18-20) as ways the Spirit uses to transform us. Examines spiritual warfare weapons of the sword of the Spirit and praying in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-18; Jude 20). Concludes by describing the lifestyle that will help a disciple walk in Spirit day by day.

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 14 14 Bonus: Four Reasons Why I Believe in the Trinity bonus 7198ca38-2ddd-467c-8b22-3a0d0ea5fa83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d20eea2 Explains the basic reasons why the concept of the Trinity is compatible with and taught in the Bible.

]]> Explains the basic reasons why the concept of the Trinity is compatible with and taught in the Bible.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:15:06 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 1339 Explains the basic reasons why the concept of the Trinity is compatible with and taught in the Bible.

]]> Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, power, Paraclete, Comforter, Helper No 15 15 Bonus: Deepening Your Quiet Time with God full 21fe7e53-1a27-40ed-b3f2-7df9efa40cf7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a8629f8 Explains how to structure a time with God that is meaningful and growth inducing.

]]> Explains how to structure a time with God that is meaningful and growth inducing.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:16:17 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 295 Explains how to structure a time with God that is meaningful and growth inducing.

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