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The Holy Spirit has a more distinct and prominent role in the New Testament in comparison to the Hebrew Scriptures. For instance, Jesus began his ministry by being anointed by the Spirit and he ...
The stages of development, the highest of which is the Holy Spirit, are as follows: zeal, integrity, purity, holiness, humility, fear of sin, the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit conducts Elijah, who brings the dead to life. [22] Pious individuals act through the Holy Spirit; [23] whoever teaches the Torah in public partakes of the Holy Spirit. [24]
- The Shema and God’s Plural Nature
- A Dual God: Judaism’s Understanding of The Godhead
- A Triune God: Judaism’s Understanding of The Holy Spirit
- Are Judaism and The Trinity Reconcilable?
The resounding and profound words throughout all generations: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!” (Deuteronomy 6:4). This has always been Israel’s great confession. This verse is used more than any other to affirm the fact that God is oneand to deny the possibility of plurality in the Godhead. On the one hand, it should be noted th...
Elohim and YHVH
The case for God’s plurality becomes stronger when we encounter the term Elohim applied to two personalities in the same verse, such as in Psalm 45:6-7: The first Elohim is being addressed, and the second Elohim is the God of the first Elohim. And so God’s God has anointed Him with the oil of gladness. And Hosea 1:7: The speaker is Elohim who says He will have mercy on the house of Judah and will save them by the instrumentality of YHVH, their Elohim. So Elohim number one will save Israel by...
If the Hebrew Scriptures point to plurality, then how many personalitiesexist in the Godhead? As we saw above, the names of God are applied to at least two different personalities. Yet, a deeper examination of the Hebrew Scriptures shows three distinct personalities that are considered divine. First, there are numerous references to the LORD YHVH. ...
The Hebrew Scriptures show a plural Godhead. The first person is consistently called YHVH, while the second person is given the names of YHVH, the Angel of YHVH, and the Servant of YHVH. Consistently and without fail, the second person is sent by the first person. The third person is referred to as the Spirit of YHVH or the Spirit of God or the Hol...
- The Holy Spirit is a unique person. First, we need to notice that the Holy Spirit is a unique person and not simply a power or an influence. He is spoken of as “He,” not as “it.”
- The Holy Spirit is one both with the Father and with the Son. Second, the Holy Spirit is one both with the Father and with the Son. In theological terms, we say that He is both co-equal and co-eternal.
- The Holy Spirit was the agent of creation. Third, the Holy Spirit was the agent of creation. In the account of creation at the very beginning of the Bible, we are told: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
- The Holy Spirit is the author of the new birth. Fourth, the Holy Spirit is the agent not only of creation, but also of God’s new creation in Christ. He is the author of the new birth.
Jun 21, 2013 · Scripture was written using three languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It is interesting that in each of these three languages, the word translated into English as "Spirit" in "Holy Spirit" means "breath" or "wind" (the term is ruach in Hebrew and Aramaic, and pneuma in Greek). In Hebrew categories, the "breath of life" is what makes a human ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Here are nine differences between the God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. 1. God the Father’s Nature. God the Father is typically understood as the first person of the Trinity. If there’s one with more authority over the others, however equal, it’s the Father. One of the key attributes of God the Father is His role as the Creator of the ...
15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: after that time, says the Lord. 17 Then he adds: 18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened ...
