The Five Marks of the Holy Spirit

J.C. Ryle Quotes ^ | late 19th Century | J.C. Ryle

[CondoleezzaProtege]

“I place these five grand marks of the Spirit’s presence before my readers, and confidently claim attention to them. I believe they will bear inspection. I am not afraid of their being searched, criticized, and cross-examined.

1) Repentance toward God.

2) Faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

3) Holiness of heart and life.

4) Habits of real private prayer.

5) Love and reverence toward God’s Word.

“These are the real proofs of the indwelling of the Holy Ghost in a man’s soul. Where He is, these marks will be seen. Where He is not, these marks will be lacking.”

[CondoleezzaProtege]

“Let this be written in your memory and never forgotten. No Holy Spirit = no true Christianity! You must have the Spirit in you, as well as Christ for you, if you are ever to be saved. God must be your loving Father, Jesus must be your known Redeemer, the Holy Ghost must be your felt Sanctifier, or else it will be better for you never to have been born.”

[chicagolady]

Create in me a clean heart and renew a right Spirit in me LORD!!

[hitchit]

Thanks. It’s nice to be reminded every now and then.

[campaignPete R-CT]

Praise God, a thread with some peace and no arguing.

I'm passing along some revival for ol' ILL-5. I am on a rest from campaigning ...