The Set-Apart Spirit of Yahuah – His breath, His power, His presence.
🔥 He is Not a “Third Person” of a Trinity
The Ruach Ha’Kodesh is not a separate “person” from Yahuah. He is not a ghostly figure or a dove with wings. He is not the Christian version of a shapeshifting spirit that jumps from choir stands to pulpits. The Ruach is not emotional hype, a Sunday morning feeling, or a doctrine of confusion. He is Yahuah’s very breath and power.
📖 What Does the Word Say?
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the word for spirit is “Ruach” (רוּחַ) – meaning breath, wind, or life-force. The title “Ha’Kodesh” means **Set-Apart**. Together, Ruach Ha’Kodesh means **The Set-Apart Spirit**—not common, not profane, but holy, clean, and consecrated for Yahuah’s purposes.
- Genesis 1:2 – “And the Ruach of Elohim moved upon the face of the waters.”
- Job 33:4 – “The Ruach of El hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”
- Psalm 51:11 – “Take not thy Ruach Ha’Kodesh from me.”
- John 14:17 – “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive…”
💨 He is the Breath of Yahuah, Not a Separate Being
The Ruach is the active power of Yahuah at work. He speaks, convicts, teaches, comforts, warns, fills, and seals. He doesn’t operate on His own, because He is Yahuah. He is **not a “he” in the Greek philosophical sense**—He is the **breath and mind of the Most High**.
When Yahusha spoke of the Comforter, He said, “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you” (John 14:18). The Ruach is the continuing presence of Yahusha in us, revealing all things given by the Father—not a third entity floating in the air.
⚠️ What He’s Not
- Not a member of a “Trinity” – there’s no such doctrine in Scripture
- Not a female energy or divine “goddess-mother” figure (as Kabbalah teaches)
- Not an emotional high, musical feeling, or church shout
- Not a ghost – the word “ghost” is mistranslation and confusion
- Not separate from Yahuah – He IS the power of Yahuah!
💎 What He Does
- Convicts of sin and judgment – John 16:8
- Teaches all truth – John 14:26
- Comforts and gives power – Acts 1:8
- Leads into righteousness – Romans 8:14
- Fills and sanctifies – Ezekiel 36:27, Acts 2:4
📜 How He Works In Us
The Ruach writes the Torah on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33). He reminds us of Yahusha’s words. He testifies that we are the children of Yahuah. When we walk in the Ruach, we reject the flesh. We don’t just “catch” Him—we live in Him, walk in Him, and are transformed by Him.
🌱 The Fruits of the Ruach
According to Galatians 5:22–23, the evidence of the Ruach in us is:
- Love (Ahav)
- Joy
- Peace
- Patience
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Faithfulness
- Gentleness
- Self-Control
⛔ Blasphemy Against the Ruach
Yahusha said, “Blasphemy against the Ruach shall not be forgiven” (Matthew 12:31). To blaspheme the Ruach is to knowingly reject or falsely accuse the true working of Yahuah’s power. It is dangerous to claim the work of the Ruach is false, or worse, of the devil—when it is truly Yahuah’s doing.
🕊️ Final Truth
The Ruach Ha’Kodesh is the very breath of Yahuah. He hovered over the waters. He filled the prophets. He descended at Shavuot. He raised Yahusha from the dead. He is moving still in His people today those who keep the commandments of Yahuah and believe in Yahusha Ha’Mashiach.
“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Ruach, saith Yahuah of hosts.”
Zechariah 4:6
Written and Taught by Kerry Battle • Ahava~Love Assembly
Ahava~Love Assembly 