Communion with the Holy Spirit: Worship and Consolation | John Owen

Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part III: Chapter VIIIJohn Owen outlines specific directions and cautions for having communion with the Holy Spirit. He clarifies that all divine worship is rooted in the divine nature, meaning that when believers worship one person of the Trinity, they inherently worship the entire Godhead. It is misguided to pray to the Trinity by rigidly repeating the same petition to each person, as the works of the Trinity are indivisible. However, while the formal reason for worshipping the Holy Spirit is that He is God, believers are called to worship Him distinctly, motivated by His loving role as their Comforter.Believers must exercise faith specifically in the Holy Spirit by trusting His word, obeying Him, and recognizing Him as the immediate source of all spiritual blessings and consolations. Owen emphasizes that failing to honor the Spirit in His specific works is a peculiar sin against Him, as seen when Ananias lied directly to the Holy Spirit. Proper communion involves observing His kindness, striving to keep His dwelling place pure, and offering Him direct praise and thanksgiving for making redemption effective and bringing joy. Furthermore, believers should pray to the Spirit and daily ask the Father to send the Spirit in the name of Jesus. When believers grieve or resist the Spirit, they must humble themselves in godly sorrow.Finally, Owen reflects on the tragic state of those who lack the Holy Spirit. Without Him, individuals have no true comfort in affliction or prosperity, as their courage is merely a facade and their worldly success is ultimately vanity. They possess no genuine peace, joy, or hope, and without the Spirit of Christ, they remain spiritually dead and separated from God.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerWorship Music: https://suno.com/playlist/3a498d0f-c90e-4981-8aa7-59834e7239f7https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730