text: how does the spirit work? how does the spirit work? is the holy spirit even real, or is that just god's grace? caps please.  the holy spirit is god's spirit... a part of god's person.  when you are justified... jesus’ spirit comes and lives inside your heart.  jesus’ spirit is the holy spirit.  so, you have jesus living in your heart, if you are saved.  the holy spirit is the wonderful counselor... he speaks god's word to the disciples.  1co 2:10 but god has revealed it to us by his spirit. the spirit searches all things, even the deep things of god. 1co 2:11 for who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? in the same way no one knows the thoughts of god except the spirit of god.  god's spirit is the part of the person of god... who knows god's thoughts... that is why it is said... we (christians) have the mind of christ with us.  but... in order to know the spirit of jesus... you must be close to god... through praying... and seeking for him... in your heart.  the spirit of jesus is person...  god's image is father, son, and spirit.  and of course, the whole person of god is real.