The Holy Ghost

[BanjoPicker]

The Holy Spirit is pictured in Scripture as God, as a real person separate and distinct from both the Father and the Son. He is an individual member of the Godhead or Deity. and he has a separate body, soul, and spirit from both the Father and the Son.

Deity of the Holy Spirit
HE IS SPOKEN OF AS GOD: "Why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost . . . thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God" Acts 5:3-4, "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy, for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are" 1 Cor. 3:19, 17; 6:19, 20, "Now there are diversities of gifts, but the SAME SPIRIT . . . it is the SAME LORD . . . it is the SAME GOD which worketh all an all" 1 Cor. 12:1-11.

Divine names and titles are ascribed to Him.
The names and titles used of the Holy Spirit prove His Deity and oneness with the Father and the Son:

He is called Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit about 97 times.

The Spirit of God 1 Cor. 3:16; Gen. 1:2; 1 Sam. 19:20-23; Mt. 3:16.
The Spirit of the Lord Judges 3:10; Isa. 11:2; 6:1; Lk. 4:16-21.
The Spirit of the living God 2 Cor. 3:3.
The Spirit of Christ Rom. 8:9; 1 Pet. 1:11.
The Spirit of His Son Gal. 4:6.
The Spirit of Jesus Christ Phil. 1:19; Acts 16:7.
The Spirit of burning Isa. 4:4.
The Spirit of Holiness Rom. 1:4.
The Spirit of Promise Eph. 1:13; Acts 2:33.
The Spirit of truth Jn. 14:17; 15:26; 16:13; 1 Jn. 4:6.
The Spirit of Life Rom. 8:2; Rev. 11:11.
The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding Isa. 11:1, 2.
The Spirit of Counsel and Might Isa. 11:1, 2.
The Spirit of Knowledge and of the Fear of the Lord Isa. 11:1, 2.
The Spirit of Grace and of Supplications Zech. 12:10; Heb. 10:29.
The Spirit of Glory and of God 1 Pet. 4:14.
The Eternal Spirit Heb. 9:14.
The Comforter Jn. 14:26; 15:26.
The Spirit of your Father Mt. 10:20.
The Spirit of Prophecy Rev. 19:10.

 

[BanjoPicker]

Divine attributes are ascribed to the Holy Spirit

He has the attributes of: eternity and Self-existence Heb. 9:14; Omnipresence Ps.139:7-10; Omnipotence Lk. 1:35; Acts 10:38; Omniscience 1 Cor. 2:10, 11; Jn. 14:26; 16:12, 13; Creation Job. 33:4; Ps.104:30; Holiness Rom. 1:4; Love, Joy, Peace, longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, and Self-control Gal. 5:22, 23; Fellowship Phil. 2:1; Glory 1 Pet. 4:14; 2 Cor. 3:8-18; Life Rom. 8:1-13; Wisdom and Knowledge Isa. 11:2; 1 Cor. 12:8; Immutability Heb. 9:14; Invisibility Jn. 3:8; Col. 1:16; Infinity Rom. 1:4; Jn. 14:26; Eph. 4:30; Grace Heb. 10:29; Truth Jn. 14:17, 26; 15:26; 16:13; Justice Isa. 11:2-5; 4:4; Will 1 Cor. 12:11; Rom. 8:27; Mind Rom. 8:27; 1 Cor. 2:10, 11; 12:11; Intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10, 11; 12:11; Rom. 8:27; Might, and Judgment Isa. 4:4; 11:2; 1 Cor. 12:8-11; Jn. 16:7-15; Power 1 Cor. 12:8-11; 2 Tim. 1:7; Decision 1 Cor. 12:9-11; Acts 13:2; Unity Mt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; 1 Jn. 5:7, 8; Authority Mt. 12:28; Acts 10:38; 20:28; Hearing and Speech Jn. 15:26; 16:13-15; Acts 2:4; 10:44-48; 19:1-7; 1 Cor. 12:1-14:40; Isa. 28:11; Unselfishness Jn. 16:13-15; Self-action Gen. 1:2; Jn. 14:16, 17, 26.

 

[BanjoPicker]

Divine Works Are Ascribed To The Holy Spirit.

He creates Ps. 104:30; Heals Rom. 9:11; gives life Rom. 8:2; casts of devils Mt. 12:28; convicts of sin Jn. 16:7-11; redeems Jn. 3:3-5; Titus 3:5-7; resurrects Rom. 8:9-11; inspires Scripture 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 2 Pet. 1:21; distributes gifts 1 Cor. 12:4-11; forms the body of Christ 1 Cor. 12:13; endues with power Judges 11:29; 13:25; 14:6; changes lives 1 Sam. 10:6-9; Jn. 3:3-5; 1 Cor. 6:11; directs gospel work Isa. 48:16; 61:1, 2; Acts 11:12; 16:7; frees from sin Rom. 8:2; bears witness Jn. 15:26; Rom. 8:14-16; searches the deep things of God 1 Cor. 2:10-12; brings things to remembrance and teaches and guides into all truth Jn. 14:16, 17; reveals secrets 1 Cor. 2:10; dwells in believers Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 3:16, 17; gives victory over sin Rom. 8:1-13; guides in daily problems Rom. 8:14-16.

 

[BanjoPicker]

Searches the deep things of God 1 Cor. 2:10-12; brings things to remembrance and teaches and guides into all truth Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15; reveals secrets 1 Cor. 2:10; dwells in believers Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 3:16, 17; gives victory over sin Rom. 8:1-13; guides in daily problems Rom. 8:14-16; adopts into God's family Rom. 8:14-16; helps in prayer Rom. 8:26; washes from sin, sanctifies, justifies 1 Cor. 6:11; imparts and causes supernatural powers to be manifested through believers 1 Cor. 12:1-14:40; imparts love, joy, peace, longsuffering, goodness, meekness, faith, and self-control through believers Gal. 5:22, 23; seals men to divine ownership Eph. 1:13; 4:30; Gives access to God Eph. 2:18; imparts revelations Eph. 3:1-11; fills believers Lk. 1:15; Acts 4:31; Eph. 5:18; causes obedience to truth 1 Pet. 1:22; speaks of Christ and glorifies Him Jn. 16:13-15; confirms the gospel Heb. 2:3, 4; and carries on the work of God in the world Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15; Acts 20:28.

 

[BanjoPicker]

The Holy Spirit is associated with the Father and the Son as an equal member of Deity. Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; Eph. 4:1-6; 1 Cor. 12:1-11; 1 Jn. 5:7, 8.

 

[BanjoPicker]

Divine offices are ascribed to the Holy Spirit.
He is the Author of the new birth and the Direct Executive of God in all phases of creation and redemption Gen. 1:2; Jn. 3:3-5; 1 Cor. 6:11; Titus 3:5-7, the Inspirer of the Holy Scriptures 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 2 Pet. 1:21, the General Overseer of the Churches Acts 20:28, the Bestower of Spiritual Gifts 1 Cor. 12, the Comforter and Helper and Guide of all Saints Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:13-15; Rom. 8:26, the Convicter of Sin Jn. 16:7-15, the Power of God in the Earth Acts 10:38; Matt. 12:28; Acts 1:8, the Great Teacher of Men Isa. 11:1, 2; 61:1, 2; Jn 14:16, 17, 26; 15:25, 26; 16:7-15; 1 Cor. 2:10-12, the Preserver of All Things Ps. 104:29, 30, the Chief Witness for God on Earth Jn. 15:26; 16:7-15, Acts 5:32; Rom. 8:14-16, the Healer of Saints Rom. 8:11, and the Character Builder 2 Cor. 3:18; 2 Pet. 1:5-10.
THE DIVINE CHARACTER AND PERSONAL TRAITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PROVE HIM TO BE DIVINE.

 

[BanjoPicker]

The Personality of the Holy Spirit
It is of greatest importance that we believe in the divinity of the Holy Spirit, and also His personality. It is only when we learn these truths that we can give Him the honor, worship, adoration, and personal respect that we give God. We must learn that the Holy Spirit is not a mere power that we need to get hold of and use, but we must learn that He is a person who is infinitely wise, holy, just, and gracious, and who seeks to get hold of us and use us. We must become acquainted with Him as a person and not merely as an influence or power derived from a person.

 

[Artfuldodger]

Wait, the Holy Ghost has a body too? Talk about diversity within unity.

 

[Spotlite]

Wait, the Holy Ghost has a body too? Talk about diversity within unity.

I know right.

It’s my understanding that the Holy Ghost is a gift / spirit of God. That’s how the body of Christ (church) is one, and how we’re supposed to be raised up - same spirit that raised Jesus.

 

[BanjoPicker]

The following points prove that He is s real person:
Personal names are given to Him see post # 1
Personal pronouns are used of Him Jn. 14:16-26; 15:26; 16:7-15.
Personal attributes are ascribed to Him. see post # 2
Personal works are ascribed to Him see post # 3 an 4
Personal references are made concerning Him, see post # 5 an 6
Personal treatment is ascribed to Him. He can be resisted Acts 7:51; tempted Acts 5:9; grieved Eph. 4:30; lied to Acts 5:3, 4; blasphemed Matt. 12:31, 32; insulted Matt. 12:31, 32; Heb. 6:4-6; 10:26-29; quenched 1 Thess. 5:19; vexed Ps. 78:40; Isa. 63:10; quieted Zech. 6:8; fellowshipped Phil. 2:1; and otherwise mistreated or obeyed like any other person.

 

[BanjoPicker]

In the Holy Spirit's relationship to men He is spoken of as searching hearts, regeneration, sanctifying, helping, convicting, teaching, quickening, guiding, witnessing, interceding, revealing, working, hearing, speaking, helping communing, appointing, commanding, counselling, comforting, inspiring, assuring, calling, hearing, and in many ways acting as a real person.
A person is anyone who can think, feel, and act; anyone capable of self-consciousness and self-determination; any individual having legal rights and duties; a rational being with bodily presence, soul passions, and spirit faculties. If this is not true of the Holy Spirit, as we have seen in all the facts mentioned above, there is nothing in Scripture that is clear. How could the Holy Spirit do all the things spoken of Him without being a person? How could a mere impersonal force be spoken of as God, and have many divine personal names, titles, offices, acts, attributes, and receive personal treatment and be spoken of by personal pronouns? Thus we must conclude that the Holy Spirit is a real person if we want to harmonize all Scripture.

 

[BanjoPicker]

The Holy Spirit is Not the Father or the Son
He has been seen with the natural eyes as a separate person from the Father and the Son Mt. 3:16, 17; Lk. 3:21,22; Jn. 1:31-34; Rev. 4:5; 5:6.

In Rev. 1:4-6; 3:1; 4:5; 5:6 the Spirit is symbolized by seven lamps of fire, seven eyes and seven horns: "BEFORE THE THRONE" upon which God the Father is sitting, and "UPON THE LAMB," which is the symbol of Jesus Christ. The Spirit then could not be the person of God the Father sitting on the throne, or the Lamb who comes to the Father on the throne and takes the seven-sealed book out His right hand. Thus we have three persons and each one is distinguished from each other: The Father on the throne, the Son symbolized by the Lamb, "BEFORE" the throne, and the Spirit symbolized by seven lamps also "BEFORE" the throne. The fact that Christ and the Spirit are separate symbols seen at the same time and at the same place both "BEFORE" God the Father on the throne proves that they are TWO separate and distinct persons from each other as well as separate and distinct from the Father. A symbol is something that stands for or represents something else. inasmuch as the Father is seen on the throne, Christ and the Spirit are symbolized by TWO separate beings before the throne, therefore, there must have been three separate and distinct persons involved in the scenes that were seen by the eyes of John when he got to Heaven Rev. 4:1.

 

[BanjoPicker]

In Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15 the Holy Spirit is spoken of as "ANOTHER" comforter (Helper), who could not be sent until Christ had gone back to Heaven and was glorified Jn. 7:37-39; Acts 2:33-36; but would then be sent as a separate person from the Father and the Son. The Greek allos, like the English another means another of the same kind, but different from, not the same one, distinct from another, and one more, as proved every place where such word is used Matt. 2:12; 8:9; 10:23; 13:24, 31, 33; 21:33; 26:7. Otherwise the passages would not make sense.
Common sense alone demands us to understand that when the word another is used means two or more. It is used of the Father as being "ANOTHER" from the Son Jn. 5:32. If the Spirit is "ANOTHER" from the Son who promised Him, and "ANOTHER" from the Father who sent Him; and if the Father was "ANOTHER" from the Son, there must be three distinct persons in the Godhead an three can be called "God" All three persons are distinguished from each other by the Word "ANOTHER" in Jn 5:32; 14:16.

 

[Artfuldodger]

In Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15 the Holy Spirit is spoken of as "ANOTHER" comforter (Helper), who could not be sent until Christ had gone back to Heaven and was glorified Jn. 7:37-39; Acts 2:33-36; but would then be sent as a separate person from the Father and the Son. The Greek allos, like the English another means another of the same kind, but different from, not the same one, distinct from another, and one more, as proved every place where such word is used Matt. 2:12; 8:9; 10:23; 13:24, 31, 33; 21:33; 26:7. Otherwise the passages would not make sense.
Common sense alone demands us to understand that when the word another is used means two or more. It is used of the Father as being "ANOTHER" from the Son Jn. 5:32. If the Spirit is "ANOTHER" from the Son who promised Him, and "ANOTHER" from the Father who sent Him; and if the Father was "ANOTHER" from the Son, there must be three distinct persons in the Godhead an three can be called "God" All three persons are distinguished from each other by the Word "ANOTHER" in Jn 5:32; 14:16.

Any idea why the Holy Spirit had to wait until Jesus got to Heaven?

 

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John 16
5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

In my words, the Holy Ghost coming to indwell man is dependent upon the finished work of Jesus. If Jesus does not pay the payment for our sin, the Holy Ghost can’t come because it is not possible for Holy Ghost to dwell with sin. But thankfully He did finish His work and it became possible for the Holy Ghost to dwell with men through Christ’s’ finished work on the cross.

It is finished!

 

[gordon 2]

Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet's own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.

2 PETER 1:20-21

If Enoch, Noah, and Levi, men, walked with God and they as with all men since The Fall were unrighteous with sin, how is it possible God walked with them if it is impossible that the Holy Ghost cannot dwell with sin? No atonement was done for them as we know atonement for us in our Lord.

It is not that Christ died on the cross and atoned for sin that we are familiar with the Holy Spirit, it is that Christ ascends to Heaven. The Holy Spirit issues from the Father and the Son because they are in Heaven side by side.


"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

And is it perhaps because this be the case we prophecy in Jesus' name as the prophets prophesied. We are moved by the Holy Spirit also as they were and speak from God in the name of our Lord Jesus Savior.

Perhaps that before Calvary and after God remains on the same page:

"For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings" Hosea 6:6

 

[BanjoPicker]

A clear distinction is made between "the name of the Father" and "of the Son" and "of the Holy Ghost" Matt. 28:19. All three have separate and personal names which they are known, as is clear from this passage and many others.
A clear distinction is made between the Son who prays, and the Father to whom He prays, and "ANOTHER Comforter" for whom He prays, who was given in answer to prayer, and who came from the Father and the Son as our "Helper" Jn. 14:16.
A clear distinction is made between Jesus who went away as one distinct person Acts 1:11 and the Holy Ghost who came to take His place as "ANOTHER" distinct person Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15.
A clear distinction is made between the Son who is exalted at the right hand of the Father, and the Father who is on the left hand of the Son, and the Holy Ghost who is sent from the Father and the Son to take the place of Jesus among men. Acts 2:33-36; 7:56-59; Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15; Rom. 8:34; Eph. 1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb. 1:3; 8:1; 12:2.
A clear distinction is made between the Son who was already given Lk. 1:35; Jn. 7:37-39; Acts 2:33-36; 5:31.
A clear distinction is made between the Holy Ghost that came upon Mary, and the child that was born of Mary by the Holy Ghost Matt. 1:18-25; Lk. 1:32-35.
A clear distinction is made between the Son who can be blasphemed with forgiveness possible and the Holy Ghost who cannot be blasphemed with forgiveness Matt. 12:31, 32; Mk. 3:29, 30; Lk. 12:10. If the Son and the Holy Ghost were not two distinct persons they could not be blasphemed with different results. A third person, the Father, must be understood in such forgiveness, for it is the Father that forgives men as the head of the Godhead.
A clear distinction is made between Jesus who was bodily in Mary's womb and the Holy Ghost who was not bodily in Mary's womb, and who filled others Lk. 1:15, 39-41, 67-79.
A clear distinction is made between Jesus outside of the womb of Mary and the Holy Ghost who filled and baptized Mary 33 years later at Pentecost Acts 1:14; 2:1-4. The same distinction is made in the case of the disciples at Pentecost: The Holy Ghost came and filled and baptized them while the Son was at that time "exalted at the right hand of the Father in Heaven Acts 2:1-4, 33-36. The same distinction is clear in the case of Stephen Acts 7:56-59; Paul Acts 9:17; and others who were filled and baptized in the Holy Ghost at the time Jesus was in Heaven at the right hand of God Rom. 8:34; Eph. 1:20; Heb. 1:3.
A clear distinction is made between Jesus who the Samaritans had received and the Holy Ghost who they had not yet received Acts 8:5-25.
A clear distinction is made between Jesus who was once powerless to do miracles and the Holy Ghost who anointed Him at thirty years of age to do miracles Jn. 2:11; Acts 1:38; Isa. 11:1, 2; 42:1-5; 61:1, 2; Lk. 4:18-21; Matt. 3:16, 17.
A clear distinction is also made between the Son who was "anointed," and the Father who sent the Spirit to anoint Him, and the Holy Ghost Himself who did the anointing Matt. 3:16, 17; Acts 10:38; Isa. 11:1, 2; 42:1-5; 61:1, 2; Lk. 4:18-21.
The Holy Ghost is distinguished from Christ by the fact that Jesus said, "He shall not SPEAK OF HIMSELF," but "He shall glorify ME" Jn. 16:13-15.

 

[gordon 2]

So banjo. You list good things. However, do you have a personal point of view why you list them? It is good to be bible based but at some point inspiration and guidance should give way to personal practice and a testimony other than from scripture. I think scripture says "you" are the light as opposed to bible verse alone.??? Come on give me a word that is yours and by this what is yours in Christ.

 

[Ruger#3]

Discussion is good…..

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

 

[formula1]

The difference in the Old Testament God chose a limited number of men and showed his power through them. Kings were anointed, judges were anointed and prophets were anointed. They were moved by the Spirit as God saw fit.

After the finished work of Christ, it became possible for all of mankind to be indwelled by the Holy Spirit ( still as God sees fit). However, conditions exist as below ( repent and be baptized) suggesting it is directly related to Christs’ finished work.

Acts 2
37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”

Colossians 2
13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

These passages again point us to this simple truth and joy that Christ has finished the work and all men can receive the Spirit.