the Holy Spirit is the third part of the godhead...Father, Son and Holy Ghost (spirit). he is the part of God who is currently present with man on the earth. he is the one who brings conviction of sin to the heart of man, who opens up a persona's ability to believe in God and to seek forgiveness by the blood of Jesus and he is the one who gives us powerful gifts and makes us able to understand the scriptures and the meaning of them.
it is the intention of God for us to be fully immersed into the person of the Holy Spirit so that we can be overshadowed by the power of God to have a better relationship with God and to be better equipped to live in this world successfully as an ambassador of Christ.
A comparison of Bible texts that refer to the holy spirit shows that it is spoken of as ‘filling’ people; they can be ‘baptized’ with it; and they can be “anointed” with it. (Luke 1:41; Matt. 3:11; Acts 10:38) None of these expressions would be appropriate if the holy spirit were a person.
Jesus also referred to the holy spirit as a “helper” (Greek, pa·ra′kle·tos), and he said that this helper would “teach,” “bear witness,” “speak,” and ‘hear.’ (John 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:13) It is not unusual in the Scriptures for something to be personified. For example, wisdom is said to have “children.” (Luke 7:35) Sin and death are spoken of as being kings. (Rom. 5:14, 21) While some texts say that the spirit “spoke,” other passages make clear that this was done through angels or humans. (Acts 4:24, 25; 28:25; Matt. 10:19, 20; compare Acts 20:23 with 21:10, 11.) At 1 John 5:6-8, not only the spirit but also “the water and the blood” are said to ‘bear witness.’ So, none of the expressions found in these texts in themselves prove that the holy spirit is a person.
The correct identification of the holy spirit must fit all the scriptures that refer to that spirit. With this viewpoint, it is logical to conclude that the holy spirit is the active force of God. It is not a person but is a powerful force that God causes to emanate from himself to accomplish his holy will.—Ps. 104:30; 2Â Pet. 1:21; Acts 4:31.
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the Holy Spirit is the third part of the godhead...Father, Son and Holy Ghost (spirit). he is the part of God who is currently present with man on the earth. he is the one who brings conviction of sin to the heart of man, who opens up a persona's ability to believe in God and to seek forgiveness by the blood of Jesus and he is the one who gives us powerful gifts and makes us able to understand the scriptures and the meaning of them.
it is the intention of God for us to be fully immersed into the person of the Holy Spirit so that we can be overshadowed by the power of God to have a better relationship with God and to be better equipped to live in this world successfully as an ambassador of Christ.
What is the holy spirit?
A comparison of Bible texts that refer to the holy spirit shows that it is spoken of as ‘filling’ people; they can be ‘baptized’ with it; and they can be “anointed” with it. (Luke 1:41; Matt. 3:11; Acts 10:38) None of these expressions would be appropriate if the holy spirit were a person.
Jesus also referred to the holy spirit as a “helper” (Greek, pa·ra′kle·tos), and he said that this helper would “teach,” “bear witness,” “speak,” and ‘hear.’ (John 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:13) It is not unusual in the Scriptures for something to be personified. For example, wisdom is said to have “children.” (Luke 7:35) Sin and death are spoken of as being kings. (Rom. 5:14, 21) While some texts say that the spirit “spoke,” other passages make clear that this was done through angels or humans. (Acts 4:24, 25; 28:25; Matt. 10:19, 20; compare Acts 20:23 with 21:10, 11.) At 1 John 5:6-8, not only the spirit but also “the water and the blood” are said to ‘bear witness.’ So, none of the expressions found in these texts in themselves prove that the holy spirit is a person.
The correct identification of the holy spirit must fit all the scriptures that refer to that spirit. With this viewpoint, it is logical to conclude that the holy spirit is the active force of God. It is not a person but is a powerful force that God causes to emanate from himself to accomplish his holy will.—Ps. 104:30; 2Â Pet. 1:21; Acts 4:31.
The holy spirit is none other than the active force of God.
It has no name, because it is not a person.
An easy comparison for it is the energy that turns on our lights & appliances.
When they are plugged in & turned on, they work.
When unplugged or turned off, they stop working.
God's holy spirit --or, life force-- is similar to that.
As long as we are receiving that force, we live . . .
but once disconnected from it, we *stop* living & die.
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The bible makes it very clear that the holy spirit is God's active force. Just as your spirit is your active force not your schizophrenic alter ego.
i am a christian.
it refers simply to the Spirit of the Living God
or the Spirit of Jesus Christ since He is God.
any other Qs ?
What Chris said.