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Catlove,
Indeed it does have the feel of a Bible Study question. It's one of those questions that asks as if expecting a simple one or two point answer when in truth all of the new testament is laying out a glorious answer that would take a lifetime to really appreciate.
Please take no offense to Azure asking. On this forum we have a serious problem with homework questions being posted very often when it comes time for exams in seminaries and bible colleges. The regulars on the forums have long since considered it our moral duty not to aid students in something their professors would not approve of when they clearly wish the students to discover their own answers form scripture. The forum has had this conviction long before I stumbled across it.
To answer your question I'll give as brief of answer as possible, a proof text, then some further reading.
Answer: The Holy Spirit is the cause of every single drop of our growing in Christ likeness or doing anything that is actually pleasing to God. He is not just involved. He is the CAUSE.
Philippians 2:12,13. If I had to give one passage to prove this, then I would suggest this one.
Further reading: Romans 8, Also contrast Peter in the Gospel (pre-pentecost/pouring out of the Spirit) and in Acts (After pouring out of the Spirit.) Others may add to this list. I'm sure I'll think of some very key passages after I've already posted! But understand that God is the author of everything good that comes about in us, or outside us so that He may have the glory in all of it. The Father has ordained every good thing that happens, Christ has purchased all good things for us, and the Holy Spirit, which Christ has poured out upon us, powerfully works all these things in us and for us.
In Christ, Beja
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