How Does God's Spirit Operate Today?

Conclusion of  Holy Spirit in Our Day

Through  the pages of Zion's Watchtower and Herald of Christ's Presence, Russell and his associates courageously denounced false religious doctrines that misrepresented God.  They discerned that - contrary to popular religious opinion - the soul is mortal, that at death we go to the grave, and that Jehovah is the only true God and therefore not part of a Trinity.

As you can imagine, though, such exposing of false teachings angered the clergy of Christendom.  Eager to hold on to their influential positions, many Catholic and Protestant clergymen organized campaigns aimed at discrediting Russell.  But he and his associates did not give up.  confidently, they looked to God's spirit for guidance.  "Our Lord's assurance," said Russell,  "is that . . .the holy spirit of the Father, sent on account of and at the instance of Jesus our Redeemer, Mediator and Head, will be our instructor."  And instruct it did! These sincere Bible Students continued to take in the pure waters of truth from the Bible and proclaim them worldwide. -Revelation 22:17.

The modern-day organization of Jehovah's Witnesses has remained sensitive to the leadings of God's holy spirit for well over a century now.  As Jehovah's spirit progressively enlightens their spiritual vision, the Witnesses willingly make the needed adjustment to conform to updated understanding. - Proverbs 4:18.

Next time: "You Will Be Witnesses of Me"

Watchtower, 2000