Nbst 615 Holy Spirit Paper

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

John’s view of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds in the Fourth Gospel.

A Research Paper
Submitted to Dr. James A. Mann
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
John
NBST 615

By
Daniel A. Nichols
L-25154896

June 29, 2014

Contents of

Table of Contents………………….……………………….……………….……..2
I. Introduction………….……………….………………………………...……....3
II. Passages with the Holy Spirit……….…..……………………….......................4
III. Unique Names…………………………..………….……….…………….…...6
IV. Glorification and Sending……………………………..………......…….…….8
V. Deity and Personhood……………..………………………………………….10
VI. Application and Relevance…………….……………..………......………….12
VII. Conclusion……....……………………………….…..……………………..14

Introduction

This paper will trace the views of the author regarding the role of the Holy Spirit as presented in John’s Gospel. A summary of John’s major ideas regarding the Holy Spirit will be surveyed and critiqued according to literary and social context. The historical background and the larger context of the Fourth Gospel will be analyzed along with various articles, commentaries,