The Work of the Holy Spirit
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Authors:David J. Engelsma & Herman Hanko
“Rivers of Living Water” [John 7:38] is a figurative description of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Jesus Christ… with regard to His gracious operations in the people of God- His powers, gifts and blessings of salvation. These operations, powers, gifts and blessings are alive as the very life of the risen Jesus Christ. They give life, sustain life and increase life- the life of Christ in His church. The living water is eternal life itself, which the spirit gives to Christ’s people. The water sparkles with peace, joy, holiness, assurance and zeal… Wherever He may be, whether in the Godhead, in Jesus Christ, in the church or in the believer, the Spirit is never stagnant, never still, never lifeless. David J. Englesma (The Work of the Holy Spirit, pp. 152, 155)