The Holy Spirit as the Third Person of the Trinity
The Holy Spirit is not just a force but a divine Person, fully God, and equal with the Father and the Son.
- The Holy Spirit’s Divinity
Acts 5:3-4 – Peter told Ananias that lying to the Holy Spirit was lying to God.
Matthew 28:19 – “Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
- The Holy Spirit’s Personal Attributes
He speaks – “The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'” (Acts 13:2)
He teaches – “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit… will teach you all things.” (John 14:26)
He has emotions – “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God.” (Ephesians 4:30)
He guides – “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.” (John 16:13)