Acts 1:4-5. The gift of the Holy Spirit is supernatural, empowered by the Holy Spirit. How do we receive this impartation? He reminds us that we have been gifted with salvation. II Cor. Because He loves you. It is something you cannot earn. Sin doesn't affect your forgiven status, but it affects your relationship status. He reminds us of our purpose. We receive it by grace I For 12:-11. There are 9 gifts of the Spirit. He reminds us of our potential. Relationship is required. It takes an emptying out of self so He can fill us. We need to keep being filled, continually.