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-The Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost) is the third person of the [[Trinity]], co-equal with [[God the Father]] and [[Jesus Christ]]. He is the one who convicts of sin and guides into the truth.
+The Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost) is the third person of the [[Trinity]], co-equal with [[God the Father]] and [[Jesus Christ]]. He is fully God, not less than the Father or the Son, and shares the same divine nature. He is the one who convicts of sin, reveals God’s truth, and applies the work of salvation to human hearts.
-The doctrine of the Holy Spirit being God as part of the [[Trinity]] is one of the great mysteries of Christianity, and it is also a core teachings of orthodox [[Christianity]], setting Christianity apart from other [[monotheism|monotheistic]] religions such as [[Islam]], as well various off-shoots of Christianity such as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] and [[Christadelphianism]].
+The doctrine of the Holy Spirit being God as part of the Trinity is one of the great mysteries of Christianity. It is a core teaching of the Christian faith, setting Christianity apart from other monotheistic religions such as Islam, as well as from various off-shoots of Christianity such as Jehovah's Witnesses and Christadelphians. Christianity does not worship three gods, but one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
-The Spirit is not an impersonal “it” or simply an influence. He is a person. He is sometimes forgotten in the discussion of the God the Father and God the Son, and yet plays a role within the Trinity and salvation that is fundamental to the Christian life. The Holy Spirit is a person who can be grieved ([[Ephesians 4:30]]) and teach ([[John 14:26]]) among many other things.
+The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal "it" nor merely a divine force or influence. He is a person. Scripture speaks of the Spirit acting, speaking, teaching, guiding, commanding, and being grieved. He is sometimes forgotten in discussions that focus primarily on God the Father and God the Son, yet his role within the Trinity and in salvation is fundamental to the Christian life. The Holy Spirit is a person who can be grieved ([[Ephesians 4:30]]), who teaches and reminds believers of Christ's words ([[John 14:26]]), and who intercedes for believers ([[Romans 8:26]]), among many other things.
-===Biblical passages===
+Without the Holy Spirit, Christianity would not exist as a living faith. Without him, there would be no new birth, no true faith, no holiness, no power for witness, and no assurance of salvation.
-The [[Bible]] explains the importance and centrality of the Holy Spirit in the divine plan. Without his presence in this world, there would not be creation, the universe, nor even the humanity ([[Genesis 1:2]], [[Job 26:13]], [[Job 33:4]], [[Psalm 104:30]]). Without the Holy Spirit, neither the [[New Testament]] nor the Bible would not come into existence ([[2 Peter 1:21]], [[John 14:26]], [[1 Corinthians 2:10]]). And without him Christians have no power to proclaim the gospel ([[Acts 1:8]]). Without the Holy Spirit, humans would not have faith, new birth or holiness.
+== The Holy Spirit in the Biblical Narrative ==
-===Various views===
+=== The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament ===
-==Quotes==
+The Old Testament often speaks of the Spirit of God (or Spirit of the LORD) as the agent of God’s power, presence, and life-giving activity. In [[Genesis 1:2]], the Spirit of God is described as hovering over the waters at creation. This verse already places the Spirit at the heart of God’s creative work. Creation is not the work of the Father alone, but of God acting through his Word and Spirit.
-==Links==
+Other passages reinforce this understanding. Job declares, "The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life" ([[Job 33:4]]). The psalmist writes, "When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground" ([[Psalm 104:30]]). These texts show that life itself is dependent on the Spirit of God.
 * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirit Wikipedia - Holy Spirit]
 * [http://sharingknowledge.org/giftsofspirit.html Sharing Knowledge - Gifts of the Holy Spirit]
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 subtopics = [[Pentecost]], [[Acts|Book of Acts]]
 * [[Pentecostal churches]]
-* [[Trinity]] |
+* [[Trinity]]
-opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
+* [[Spiritual gifts]] |
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 {{Infobox_Contents |
 topic_name = Holy Spirit |
-subtopics = [[Pentecost]], [[Book of Acts]]
+subtopics = [[Pentecost]], [[Acts|Book of Acts]]
 * [[Pentecostal churches]]
 * [[Trinity]] |

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	+	{{Infobox_Contents \|
	+	topic_name = Holy Spirit \|
	+	subtopics = [[Pentecost]], [[Book of Acts]]
	+	* [[Pentecostal churches]]
	+	* [[Trinity]] \|
	+	opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} \|
	+	}}
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	+	The Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost) is the third person of the [[Trinity]], co-equal with [[God the Father]] and [[Jesus Christ]]. He is the one who convicts of sin and guides into the truth.
	+
	+	The doctrine of the Holy Spirit being God as part of the [[Trinity]] is one of the great mysteries of Christianity, and it is also a core teachings of orthodox [[Christianity]], setting Christianity apart from other [[monotheism\|monotheistic]] religions such as [[Islam]], as well various off-shoots of Christianity such as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] and [[Christadelphianism]].
	+
	+	The Spirit is not an impersonal “it” or simply an influence. He is a person. He is sometimes forgotten in the discussion of the God the Father and God the Son, and yet plays a role within the Trinity and salvation that is fundamental to the Christian life. The Holy Spirit is a person who can be grieved ([[Ephesians 4:30]]) and teach ([[John 14:26]]) among many other things.
	+
	+	===Biblical passages===
	+
	+	The [[Bible]] explains the importance and centrality of the Holy Spirit in the divine plan. Without his presence in this world, there would not be creation, the universe, nor even the humanity ([[Genesis 1:2]], [[Job 26:13]], [[Job 33:4]], [[Psalm 104:30]]). Without the Holy Spirit, neither the [[New Testament]] nor the Bible would not come into existence ([[2 Peter 1:21]], [[John 14:26]], [[1 Corinthians 2:10]]). And without him Christians have no power to proclaim the gospel ([[Acts 1:8]]). Without the Holy Spirit, humans would not have faith, new birth or holiness.
	+
	+	===Various views===
	+
	+	==Quotes==
	+
	+	==Links==
	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirit Wikipedia - Holy Spirit]
	+	* [http://sharingknowledge.org/giftsofspirit.html Sharing Knowledge - Gifts of the Holy Spirit]
	+
	+	{{returnto}} [[God]]
	+
	+	{{stub}}
	+	[[Category:Trinity]]

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−	~~{{Infobox_Contents \|~~
−	~~topic_name = Holy Spirit \|~~
−	~~subtopics = [[Pentecost]], [[Book of Acts]]~~
−	* [[Pentecostal churches]]
−	* [[Trinity]] \|
−	~~opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} \|~~
−	}}
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−	~~The Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost) is the third person of the [[Trinity]], co-equal with [[God the Father]] and [[Jesus Christ]]. He is the one who convicts of sin and guides into the truth.~~
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−	The doctrine of the Holy Spirit being God as part of the [[Trinity]] is one of the great mysteries of Christianity, and it is also a core teachings of orthodox [[Christianity]], setting Christianity apart from other [[monotheism\|monotheistic]] religions such as [[Islam]], as well various off-shoots of Christianity such as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] and [[Christadelphianism]].
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−	The Spirit is not an impersonal “it” or simply an influence. He is a person. He is sometimes forgotten in the discussion of the God the Father and God the Son, and yet plays a role within the Trinity and salvation that is fundamental to the Christian life. The Holy Spirit is a person who can be grieved ([[Ephesians 4:30]]) and teach ([[John 14:26]]) among many other things.
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−	~~===Biblical passages===~~
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−	The [[Bible]] explains the importance and centrality of the Holy Spirit in the divine plan. Without his presence in this world, there would not be creation, the universe, nor even the humanity ([[Genesis 1:2]], [[Job 26:13]], [[Job 33:4]], [[Psalm 104:30]]). Without the Holy Spirit, neither the [[New Testament]] nor the Bible would not come into existence ([[2 Peter 1:21]], [[John 14:26]], [[1 Corinthians 2:10]]). And without him Christians have no power to proclaim the gospel ([[Acts 1:8]]). Without the Holy Spirit, humans would not have faith, new birth or holiness.
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−	~~===Various views===~~
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−	~~==Quotes==~~
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−	~~==Links==~~
−	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirit Wikipedia - Holy Spirit]
−	* [http://sharingknowledge.org/giftsofspirit.html Sharing Knowledge - Gifts of the Holy Spirit]
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−	~~{{returnto}} [[God]]~~
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−	~~{{stub}}~~
−	~~[[Category:Trinity]]~~

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