The First, Second, and Third Works of The Holy Spriti

Today I wanted to share a great quote with you from the book I am reading currently. It is a quote talking about the work of the Holy Spirit. This author just has a wonderful way of explaining things that makes it so much easier to understand. I hope you are blessed by it as I was!

"The first work of the Holy Spirit is to convict the world of sin (see John 16), and the second work of the Holy Spirit is conversion (see John 3). No on can even see the kingdom of God, unless he is born again.
The third work of the Holy Spirit is cleansing the Christian's life (see Romans 8). Unfortunately, while many Christians have responded to the first and second works(conviction and conversion), few allow the Spirit to complete His third work of cleansing their lives. Only when we see the importance of an ongoing, daily relationship with Christ can the Spirit change us into His image. And, it's under this third work of the Holy Spirit that the often-quoted "fruits of the Spirit" are developed: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, etc. (see Galatians 5:22,23). Included in this work is the "filling of the Spirit." It's a gradual process, such as filling up a cup or a vessel. It doesn't happen instantly. It's a growth process that takes place over time."

~Morris Venden in his book "The Last Trolley Out" pg. 109-110