Q&A for How to Receive the Holy Spirit (Per the Bible)

Spiritual growth is the path of transformation toward maturity in knowing and obeying Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit indwells a follower of Jesus Christ in order to grow spiritual fruit. The Holy Bible provides written material to understand and obey the will of God. Jesus commissioned every one of His followers to make more followers: multiplication.

Jesus says to stay away from worldly things and evil and corrupt things, because our minds are like sponges. I find in my faith, I prefer to stay away from corrupted views and humble myself with simple things. I hope you can always feel humble and kind. Don’t let the world get to you, wear the armor of God always. You should be fine if you do these things.

God doesn't hate you, I promise. On the contrary, he loves you unconditionally. If you're having spiritual problems, I highly recommend you speak to a priest, pastor, etc., and/or pray to God for guidance.

The Holy Ghost is an intercessor, and He helps you when praying. The Holy Spirit is a comforter, reminding you of the important things you must do, and also guides you to walk in truth.

You don't necessarily have to leave your old life and friends. You could try to show them the new you and share the message of your faith with them. Maybe you could help someone else find the Holy Spirit. If they don't accept you for who you are, try getting involved at church and/or youth groups and meet some new people there.

Jesus promised the disciples that when they received the comforter (The Holy Spirit) that He would abide with them forever. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it says "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." This principle holds true today. Turn away from your sin and seek Jesus with a humble heart and He will welcome you back.

Christian teaching says that sex is permitted only within a marriage. If that's not what you mean, then you can see your girlfriend as much as she wants. If you have sins you sincerely regret, confess them to God and repent by not repeating them. He will forgive you.

God will always listen to your prayer, even before you have been baptized.

No the holy spirit it is already in you, on you, with you. To activate it try praying and studying the word of GOD.

Only you can block yourself. You may be holding onto some things or not fully submitting yourself. Pray to God and ask that he empty you of anything (any ways, thoughts, habits, feelings) that are unlike him, so that you may be filled with his precious and loving spirit.

The Holy Spirit intercedes for believers in ways that He pleads our concerns to the heavenly Father. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of guilt. The Holy Spirit comforts us in times of affliction and hardship. The Holy Spirit cleanses, sanctifies and justifies us. The Holy Spirit restrains evil. The Holy Spirit refreshes us daily with hope and love. The Holy Spirit reminds us of important things we forget.

If you submit completely to God and ask that he fill you with the holy spirit then you will feel the power of God inside you.

Tell them to not lose hope. God works in ways you could not possibly imagine, and he will work in them in wonderful ways as well. Tell them to ask God how to do His will, and tell them to ask God for the Holy Spirit to comfort them in their time of need. On an optional note, tell them to pray for guidance in the restoration and building of faith if they are having difficulties in this area. God bless.

If it feels right, yes. You have perceived something very important. In the Bible, there are many examples of people getting baptized once they understand the message of the gospel and choose to repent and be baptized for themselves.

No, you definitely don't have to shake as a sign of receiving the Holy Spirit.

It doesn't matter if you keep your eyes open or closed -- God will hear you either way.

You will feel it as God's power moves through you.

Yes. The Bible says, "Ask and you shall be given, knock and the door shall be open, seek and you shall find." We need to still seek to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

It's up to you, but I think it would be better to focus on prayer, reflection, and reading your Bible in order to feel the Holy Spirit.

Many people are not ready because they would prefer to live a worldly life. Once we hear, we are held accountable for our actions, and some may find this inconvenient.

God always answers prayers. Sometimes He says yes, sometimes no, and sometimes He says wait. Be patient and open.

Ask and pray for God's grace and forgiveness and you will receive it.

No, the Bible tells us that the holy spirit will never leave you, you just need to repent for your sins.

Luke 11:13: "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him!" All you have to do is ask God in faith with all your heart to baptize you in the Holy Spirit, and let the spirit of God speak through you. If you don't speak immediately, don't give up. Just keep asking him in faith till it happens.

God is not a mail order service. To communicate with him you need to listen; listen into your innermost self in silence and in prayer. You need not say anything, he knows your concerns. He loves you and he just wants you to be with him.

This is an unusual situation. First off, that doesn't sound very Christian for a pastor to say that. All in all, everyone has the right to speak with the Spirit, rich, poor, sinner, it doesn't matter. If there is some kind of governing board/diocese over your church, you might want to speak to them about it, or just consider attending a different church.

You can talk to God anytime, Christian or not, through prayer.

All you need to do is simply ask, for He says in Matthew 7:7, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you"(NIV). If you sincerely ask and seek the face of God, He will surely show Himself.

You must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. This is where you come into contact with the blood of Christ that covers you with his righteousness.

You have to make sure you have a close connection with God and have the Holy Spirit. Also make sure you look for a man that has a close connection with God.