12/18/01

Section: 4

God the Holy Spirit:

Who Is The Holy Spirit

How is the Holy Spirit Divine

Show Holy Spirit's Part In Creation

Show How Holy Spirit Took Part In Making Man

Show How The Holy Spirit Affects Us and Leads Us To God Through Jesus

            The Holy Spirit(Ghost) has been talked about quite often in the bible but seems to be more a messenger than a Holy being. You could not be farther from the truth. Although his appearances are quiet and comforting he is still a holy being and one of the Trinity. It is the fact that he is a being that I will attempt to show with the following verses. The reason being is that of the three(Father, Son & Holy Ghost), I find most people have trouble believing in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is also known as the comforter.

Matthew 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

Matthew 12:32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

Mark 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

These are scary thoughts. If we can blaspheme against Jesus who died to save us and yet are damned for blaspheming against the Holy Spirit, then perhaps we should think twice before we just dismiss the Holy Spirit.

Mark 13:11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.

Here we see the Holy Spirit as a guide and counselor. It is comforting to know that those who have faith need not worry but may rest assured that we are not alone in our troubled times.

John 14:26 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.

In this verse we see the Holy Spirit as "HE". A being. We also see a shadowing of Trinity in this verse. (Jesus saying the Father will send the Holy Ghost) <This topic will be covered in more detail in the Unity section that follows>

Next you will see that the 'Spirit of God' is the Holy Ghost. In Luke it will show that the Holy Ghost descended on Jesus in the shape of a dove. However if you look at the same instance in Matthew you will see that the Spirit of God descended on Jesus. From this we can conclude that the Holy Ghost is also known as the Spirit of God.

Luke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

Luke 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Knowing this we also read the following.

Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

The Holy Ghost can also be grieved. Therefore I say to you, that the Holy Ghost is a being, just as God is, and not just a force of will, as some might believe.

Acts 1:16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

The Holy Ghost came through David as a warning and a testament to that which would take place concerning Jesus Christ. He granted us foreknowledge so that we might know the Son of God. And even with this knowledge and other prophecies given to man which were fulfilled, man did not believe. The same applies to us today. We have been given our signs, our warnings, and still there are many who do not believe today.

Acts 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

The Holy Ghost will only be present with those who believe and worship God through Jesus. As witnesses we who do believe should talk to and discuss God with those who do not. If the unsaved do not hear about God from us, then who will tell them? If we allow the opportunity to tell someone about God pass by, who will be held responsible for that person not knowing? That person for being ignorant or us who are not ignorant but is unwilling to be a witness of God? Each time we witness to another person, that person has the opportunity to gain eternal life.

Acts 7:51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.

Do You? Do you still not believe even after all that's been said? Do you resist? If you do than you've missed out on one of our greatest blessings. For just as this section on the Holy Ghost talks much about Jesus and God. So to does the Holy Spirit speak to us about such matters, that we might know the Lord and his Son and be saved.

 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.