Bible Verses About "Human Spirit vs. Holy Spirit — What's the Difference"
The human spirit is the God-given inner life of every person; the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Triune God who indwells every believer at salvation.
The human spirit is the God-given inner life of every person; the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Triune God who indwells every believer at salvation.
"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God." — Romans 8:16 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Human Spirit vs. Holy Spirit — What's the Difference?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God."
"For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God."
"Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you."
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