The Power of the Holy Spirit in Making Disciples

Is the power of the Holy Spirit essential in making disciples?Paul Washer brings to light an often neglected truth about the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in sharing the Gospel. He argues that due to the caution against heretical teachings, many people in the theological circle often shy away from or downplay the significance of the Holy Spirit. Washer insists that the Holy Spirit is not just synonymous with the Word of God but is a distinct person who plays a vital role in our Christian journey.The world, Washer expounds, is like Jericho - tightly shut and impenetrable. Similarly, the heart of man is often closed off, unreachable without the power of the Holy Spirit. It's not just the fruit or character of the Holy Spirit that is needed, but the actual power from on high. He urges the need for believers to constantly seek more manifestations of the Holy Spirit's power in their lives and ministries, especially if the Gospel is to reach the remotest parts of the world.Acts 1:8 (NKJV): "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."