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"A firm and certain knowledge of God's benevolence towards us, founded upon the truth of the freely given promise in Christ, both revealed to our minds and sealed upon our hearts through the Holy Spirit." - John Calvin
Who Is The Holy Spirit?
For much of church history the third Person of the Trinity has been virtually overlooked. However, today many people are hungry to experience the Holy Spirit in their life. God has given us the marvelous gift of his Holy Spirit. The Spirit plays an important role in personal salvation, church formation, and the general spread of the gospel. Without him, it is impossible for individuals or the church to experience revival. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit has a distinct contribution to make in the contemporary church. The purpose of this series is to offer an introduction to the person and work of the Holy Spirit. As we seek to learn more about the Holy Spirit we must ask ourselves several important questions. Is the Holy Spirit divine? Is the Spirit a person? What does the Holy Spirit want to do in my life? Are the gifts of the Spirit still in operation today? Every Christian can benefit from studying the Holy Spirit. Learning more about the Holy Spirit will enable you to experience him in a deeper way in your life. 
The Person of the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit? Christians have asked this question throughout the ages. There have been many different opinions as to the personal nature of the Holy Spirit. Some have wondered if the Spirit was a created being, while others believed that the Spirit was an energy force. We can learn a lot from the Bible’s descriptive title the Holy Spirit.
- 'The' is an article that stresses the particularity and uniqueness of the Spirit. There are many spirits but there is only one Holy Spirit.
- 'Holy' stresses the sacredness and purity of the Spirit. Holy also stresses the majesty and glory of God.
- 'Spirit' implies immateriality, no flesh, and no substance.
The Divine Nature of the Holy Spirit
Most religions and cults deny the deity and existence of the Holy Spirit. Sadly, even many Christians believe that the Spirit is not fully divine. The writers of the Bible clearly emphasized the deity of the Holy Spirit. The Bible also shows that there is a unique relationship between the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. This interrelationship is often called the Trinity, which refers to three distinct divine Personalities, each wholly God, yet they are one essence. The doctrine of the Trinity has been defended by the Christian church for nearly two thousand years. It cannot be overestimated that the Holy Spirit is divine. There are several divine attributes ascribed to the Holy Spirit.
Divine Attributes Ascribed to the Spirit
- Omnipresent: The Holy Spirit is everywhere at all times (Psalms 139:7-10).
- Omnipotent: The Holy Spirit is all-powerful (Luke 1:35).
- Omniscient: The Holy Spirit has all knowledge (1 Corinthians 2:10-11).
- Eternal: The Holy Spirit has no beginning and no end (Hebrews 9:14).
- Holy: The Holy Spirit is wholly pure, perfect, and sacred.
To be continued.