The Work of the Holy Spirit in us is to draw us to Christ, re-birth (regeneration and recreation) and putting us in the proper state of functioning (sanctification).

1. Drawing –     

John 6:44 (NKJV) No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him;

2. Regeneration/ recreation

The Holy Spirit is the one that recreates or regenerates. We are born of the Spirit. The New Birth is a work of the Spirit and it happens in the Spirit.

It is and event not a process. It happens at a particular time, and the Spirit of Christ takes residence in us.

John 3:5-6(Nkjv)5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

3. Sanctification:

Sanctification  is the state of proper functioning. To set apart for the intended purpose by the designer. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us for or as :

  • We were created for Glory Romans 9:23
  • Predestined to bear the image of Christ– Romans 8:23
  • Dwelling place of God – 1 Corinthians 6:19

Sanctification is living according to God’s purpose and design.