(John 16:7 NKJV) Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

(Acts 2:1-4 NKJV) When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all in one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

1.   The Holy Spirit Makes Us More Like Christ.

(Romans 12:2 NKJV) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

2.   The Holy Spirit Gives Us Power To Witness. 

(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.”

3.   The Holy Spirit Guides Us Into All Truth. 

(John 16:13 NKJV) But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

4.   The Holy Spirit Convicts Us Of Sin. 

(John 16:8 NIV) And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

5.   The Holy Spirit Brings Us Closer To Other Believers. 

(Acts 4:32 NIV) All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.

6.   The Holy Spirit Makes Us Free.

(John 8:32 NIV) Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

7.   The Holy Spirit Makes Us Bold.

(Acts 4:31 NIV) After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

(Joshua 1:9 NIV) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”