Lord's Day 8 — Thursday
Lord's Day 8: The Holy Trinity
Thursday Focus: The Holy Spirit
The Catechism
Q24. How are these articles divided?
Into three parts: God the Father and our creation; God the Son and our deliverance; and God the Holy Spirit and our sanctification.
Q25. Since there is only one divine being, why do you speak of three: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Because that is how God has revealed himself in his Word: these three distinct persons are the one, true, eternal God.
Today's Emphasis: The Holy Spirit
Today we focus on God the Holy Spirit and our sanctification. The third person of the Trinity applies Christ's work to our lives.
- Regeneration — The Spirit gives us new life in Christ
- Indwelling — He dwells within every believer
- Transformation — He progressively conforms us to Christ's image
Scripture Readings
John 14:26
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
Romans 8:11
"If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you."
From the Reformers
John Owen on the Holy Spirit:
"The Holy Spirit, in his work of sanctification, applies to us that redemption which Christ has purchased for us, working in us true holiness and righteousness."
Reflection Question
How have you experienced the Holy Spirit's sanctifying work in your life? Where do you see him transforming you?
Consider: Sanctification is a lifelong process. The Spirit is patient, persistent, and always at work—even when you can't see it.
Growing in grace through the Catechism — The Hearthside Team