Who Is The Holy Spirit: And what Does HE Do?

About the Book

Introduction

Nearly a decade ago, I was writing Christian articles for a prison ministry, called (ROC, or Reach Out to Christ), under the direction of my sister, Maggie Rayburn Wesley.  This was a by-monthly correspondent, newspaper ministry, presenting the Gospel of Christ to prisoners in various sections of America.  As indicated, my sister, Maggie, was then and now, the president of this enterprise.  One month, during that period, I wrote an article on the subject, “Who Is The Holy Spirit: And What Does He Do?”  Many prisoners responded to that article, conveying their testimonies of spiritual help and godly enhancement.  Today, I would like to borrow that same subject, from myself, for my current composition, on the ministries of the Holy Spirit.    

The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity.  He is a member of the Trinity or Godhead, which consists of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  It is essential that, we, as Christians, learn to know the Holy Spirit, not as an influence, as the “Watchtower people” would describe Him, but as a divine Person.  This concept of Him will prepare us for the blessings that He wants to bring into our lives.

          We might ask ourselves some questions concerning the Holy Spirit.  Is He worthy of our love?  Is He to receive us and use us?  Or, are we to receive Him only in order to use Him?  Should we seek more of the Holy Spirit?  Or, should He have more of us?  If we, at will, may have more of the Holy Spirit, we are likely to become proud.  If, on the other hand, the Holy Spirit is the One, Who should have more of us, the likelihood is that we will become humble.  For us to know Him as a divine Person, to whom we should be in constant submission, will lead to the transformation of our lives.

            Probably, the Holy Spirit is more misunderstood than all the Members of the Godhead, or Trinity.  The purpose of this book is to expose some of these fallacies and to bring into disrepute, their claims.  No doubt, one reason is because the Bible says, concerning the Holy Spirit: “…He shall not speak of himself…..He shall glorify me [Christ]” (John 16:13,14).  The fact of His Personal silence, has triggered a host of false assumptions, by many.  This book is designed to dispel these unwarranted conclusions.

                                                                                    …..The Author

                                                                         Robert Louis Rayburn

About the Author

Robert Louis Rayburn’s current book, Who is the HOLY SPIRIT: And  What Does HE Do, is the fourth composition written by this author.  His previous three books are, EPHESIANS: The Epistle of the Third Heaven,… REVELATION: Rapture, Retribution & Rhapsody,… and, The Fullness of the Godhead (Studies in Colossians).  Mr. Rayburn’s  writings have made spiritual impact as far as Nigeria, Africa and the Dallas Theological Seminary.  

This 1977 Moody Bible Institute graduate, is associated with the Evangelical Free Church and makes his home in the little College town of University Park, Illinois.  The former Chaplain, still finds much delight in preaching, Bible expositions, seminar lecturing, song writing and having fun times with his grandchildren.  The sentiment and resolve of this author is the well known Bible verse: “…I have esteemed the words of his mouth, more than my necessary food” (Job 23:12). 

            It was the magnificent preaching of the late Dr. Alan Redpath, of England, who stirred up the desire in Mr. Rayburn, to take a keen interest, in a greater knowledge and study, of the work and ministries of the Holy Spirit.  This book is dedicated to all, who share that interest, sentiment and desire.

            The impacting realities of the heart touching hymn, Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned, has truly blessed the heart of this writer, beyond description.