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- The Holy Spirit unites the believer with Christ and places him in the body of Christ, the church. He also unites the believer with Christ in His death, enabling him to live victoriously over sin. The Holy Spirit controls the believer who yields to God and submits himself to God's Word.
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The Holy Spirit seeks -- so we learn from the story of the Acts -- for men who are not merely possessed by but also filled with the Spirit, for service (6:3, 5; 9:17; 11:24). Possession touches assurance; infilling, service. e) The Holy Spirit Empowers the Believer for Life and Service.
- The Doctrine of Man
God is Spirit; He does not have parts and passions as a man....
- The Doctrine of Jesus Christ
Eph.1:22 (R. V.) -- "And he put all things in subjection...
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the doctrine of the last things. Links Bible Library •...
- John 14
Theologically, this is a cornerstone of Christian faith,...
- The Doctrine of Man
- What Is The Holy Spirit?
- Holy Spirit vs. Holy Ghost
- What Does The Holy Spirit do?
- The Holy Spirit in The New Testament
- The Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ
- Bible Definition of The Holy Spirit
- Names of The Holy Spirit
- Greek Meaning of "Pneuma"
- Bible Verses About The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost, is God, the third Person of the Holy Trinity, who eternally "proceeds" from the Father (John 15:26). The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. The word "Spirit" commonly translates the Greek New Testament word pneuma.
The terms "Holy Spirit" and "Holy Ghost" are often used interchangeably to refer to the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christian theology. In general, they are understood to represent the divine and spiritual presence of God in the world. However, there are historical and linguistic nuances to consider. "Holy Spirit" is a more modern and commo...
The Spirit dwells inside every true Christian. The body of faithful Christians becomes His temple (1 Corinthians 3:16). He is described as a 'Counsellor' or 'Helper' (paraclete in Greek, guiding them in the way of the truth.) The 'Fruit of the Spirit' (the result of His work) is "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentlen...
Christians believe that it was the Holy Spirit whom Jesus mentioned as the promised "Comforter" in John 14:26. After His resurrection, Christ told his disciples that they would be "baptized with the Holy Ghost," and would receive power or endowment (Acts 1:4-8). This promise was fulfilled in the events recounted in Acts 2. On the first Pentecost, J...
In Christian theology, the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit is a central aspect of the doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinity is the understanding that God exists as three distinct persons—the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit—yet these three persons are one God. The Bible is the primary source for understanding...
Some have argued that Old Testament believers were saved and sanctified by the Spirit just as New Testament believers. But such teaching appears nowhere in the Old Testament. However, people were made right with God. The focus of the Old Testament roles of the Spirit lies elsewhere. In the earliest Scriptures, the Spirit does not clearly emerge as ...
Old Testament
1. וְר֣וּחַ קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (rûaḥ qādəšô) – His Holy Spirit (Isaiah 63:10) 2. וְר֣וּחַ קָ֝דְשְׁךָ֗ (rûaḥ qādəšəkā) – Your Holy Spirit (Psalm 51:11) 3. וְר֣וּחַ אֱלֹהִ֔ים (rûaḥ ĕlōhîm) – Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2) 4. נִשְׁמַת־ר֨וּחַ חַיִּ֜ים (nišəmat-rûaḥ ḥayîm) – The Breath of the Spirit of Life (Genesis 7:22) 5. ר֣וּחַ יְהוָ֑ה (rûaḥ YHWH) – Spirit of YHWH (Isaiah 11:2) 6. ר֧וּחַ חָכְמָ֣ה וּבִינָ֗ה (rûaḥ ḥākəmâ ûbînâ) – Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding (Isaiah 11:2) 7. ר֤וּחַ עֵצָה֙ וּגְבוּרָ֔ה...
New Testament
1. πνεύματος ἁγίου (Pneumatos Hagiou) – Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18) 2. πνεύματι θεοῦ (Pneumati Theou) – Spirit of God (Matthew 12:28) 3. ὁ παράκλητος (Ho Paraclētos) – The Comforter, cf. Paraclete John 14:26 (John 16:7) 4. πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας (Pneuma tēs Alētheias) – Spirit of Truth (John 16:13) 5. Πνεῦμα Χριστοῦ (Pneuma Christou) – Spirit of Christ (1 Peter 1:11) Depending on context: πνεῦμα (Pneuma) – Spirit (John 3:8) Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) – Spirit (John 3:8)
According to the Greek Lexicon, the original Greek word for "Spirit," as used for Holy Spirit, is pneuma. This word is used 385 times in the King James translation and often refers to the Holy Spirit, but also in other contexts. Here are the definitions of this Greek word as found in the lexicon: 1. The Third Person of the Triune God, the Holy Spir...
Acts 4:31:“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Romans 8:14-16:“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you rece...
- Penny Noyes
Jan 4, 2022 · The Holy Spirit assists believers in prayer (Jude 1:20) and “intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God” (Romans 8:26–27). The Holy Spirit regenerates and renews the believer (Titus 3:5).
May 12, 2023 · Scripture beautifully calls the Holy Spirit “Helper” (John 14:16). God knows that you can’t make it on your own. Wonderfully, he doesn’t expect you to. The Holy Spirit is the special gift of love to his people to be your Helper in the Christian life. Some obvious questions arise from this truth: Who is the Spirit? What does he do?
May 11, 2023 · In Pentecostalism, as in most conservative, traditionalist, and evangelical Christian traditions, the orthodox doctrine of the Holy Spirit as divine person continues to prevail.
Jun 3, 2004 · As it is used in Christian systematic theology, “pneumatology” refers to the study of the biblical doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Generally this includes such topics as the personality of the Spirit, the deity of the Spirit, and the work of the Spirit throughout Scripture.
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Oct 11, 2023 · Christians confess that the one God eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the classic, creedal, doctrinal way of stating what Scripture teaches about God (Matt. 28:20; John 1:1–3; Gal. 4:4–6), and one of its benefits is that it organizes our understanding of the Holy Spirit.
