inspired by the Holy Spirit or they may be what some theologian or biblical student has dreamed up. Although the Holy Spirit is part of the Godhead the saints of the Old Testament era did not think of Him as a separate divine being but rather as a powerful force of God. This force was believed to be proof of the presence of God. The development of the doctrine and role of the Holy Spirit took many centuries. There was little attention given to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit prior to the Nicene
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1. The Holy Spirit. 2. The Personality of the Holy Spirit (Bible) 2.1The Holy Spirit is a Person. First‚ He exhibits five attributes of a person: 2.1.1 He has intellect The Holy Spirit has intellect‚ for "the Spirit searches all things." (1 Corinthians 2:10). The Holy Spirit reveals the deep things of God and reveals them to us. The same word is used by Christ in John 5:39‚ where He says‚ "Ye search the Scriptures." 2.1.2 He has knowledge No human being can know the thoughts of
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The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- St. Josaphat’s Cathedral in Edmonton‚ Canada is shaped as a cross with seven copper domes representing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and descriptions outlined by St. Thomas Aquinas in the Summa Theologica‚ the seven gifts are as follows: * Wisdom: We see God at work in our lives and in the world. For
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forceful and vibrant Holy Spirit that is driving and compelling the apostles to spread the gospel throughout the Roman Empire to satisfy Christ’s Great Commission‚ “to spread the good news to all people and all nations to the ends of the earth.” II Jesus‚ Holy Spirit‚ and Pentecost A: The Apostles are told to wait‚ and are given commands from Jesus about the Holy Spirit 1: Acts 1:2-8‚ Jesus’s commands to the Apostles about the Holy Spirit 2: Acts 1:9‚ Apostles witness
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Ministry of the Holy Spirit Background The term‚ "Holy Spirit‚" seldom occurs in the Old Testament. Actually it is found only three times; once in Psalm 51:5‚ and twice in Isaiah 63:10-14. The most frequently used terms or expressions for the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament are: the Spirit of the Lord My Spirit the Spirit the Spirit of God the spirit of (Judgment‚ fire‚ justice‚ etc.) your Spirit In nearly all of these cases‚ the reference to the Holy Spirit is clear‚ although
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The interceding of the Holy Spirit is one of the benefits of salvation. Because of the nature of mankind even when they are saved there still exists a spiritual conflict in the body. Hence this makes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit important. This paper will concentrate on the interceding work of the Holy Spirit for believers. The interceding work of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers comes as a result of man’s weakness. Dr. Wallace states that in Romans 8:26‚ 27‚ Paul speaks of two ways
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“ I saw the spirit descending from heaven like a dove‚ and it remained on him.” A spirit is something that dwells among humanity that is within a person. In the article written by Reimund Bieringer “ Greater than our hearts”( 1 John 3:20) The Spirit in the Gospel of John for The Bible Today Journal September/October 2007 edition directs our attention on the Spirit. The journal explains the spirit and the connection that it has with Jesus and the followers of Christ in regards to the mission and accomplishing
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Sanders talked about the spirit of servanthood. Servanthood is important and Jesus was used as the example. He taught his disciple the meaning of serving while leading. Sanders talked about Peter and Paul and how they were different‚ but somewhat the same. Both Paul and Peter had issues before they were empowered by the Holy Spirit. Peter walked beside Jesus and denied Him 3 times. Paul was a persecutor of the Jews and held the coats of the people who stoned Stephen. However‚ they both changed
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the Holy Spirit and become adult members of the Catholic Church. Confirmation is a rite of initiation in Christian churches‚ normally carried out throughanointing‚ the laying on of hands‚ and prayer‚ for the purpose of bestowing the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:[1] Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal‚ the Spirit of wisdom and understanding‚ the spirit of right judgment and courage‚ the spirit of knowledge and reverence‚ the Spirit of holy
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1) Holy Spirit told me to be very careful about how much violence I watch on television programs. 2) The reason he made this suggestion is that demons like to hide in the light images of violence‚ greed and sex that people view on television. HOLY SPIRIT: Greetings! I (HS) have a question for you. What does watching violence on television do to your feeling of compassion?" ME: "Greetings Holy Spirit. My feeling of compassion is not as strong as it should be." HOLY SPIRIT: "It will be alright
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