My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q10. How often do we need to be converted by the Holy Spirit?

Picture: Q10. How often do we need to be converted by the Holy Spirit? JTLD 158.1

When Paul said, “I die daily,” he meant he chose every day to crucify self and his old life of sin and live a new life by the Spirit. Many Christians are unaware of how essential the Spirit of God is to knowing Christ and living victoriously in His presence. JTLD 158.2

The Spirit is not divine energy; He is a personal Being who longs to be our Comfort, Counselor, Intercessor, and Guide for every challenge we face. Even the writing of truth in our mind is the work of the Holy Spirit. JTLD 158.3

Every believer should be born of water and of the Spirit. Every believer’s baptism should include a prayer for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Without Him, we can do nothing. JTLD 158.4

• Bible Discovery: John 3:5; John 14:16-18, 23; 15:5; John 16:6-8; Acts 1:8; 2:38; Acts 13:1-4, 9; 15:28; 16:6, 7; Romans 8:26; 2 Corinthians 3:3; Titus 3:5, 6
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Sons and Daughters of God, p. 207.3; Our High Calling, p. 152.2; The Desire of Ages, p. 172.3