The divine personality of the Holy Spirit is observed in His actions. He is promised as a Counselor, Helper or the Encouraging One for believers. He gives His gifts to build up the body of Christ (John 14:16-18; 1 Cor. 12:11). He is another Counselor of the “same kind.” He is another divine being doing the will of the Father just like Jesus. He lives with Christians and in them. He is equal to the Father and the Son.
The Holy Spirit has the same divine attributes as the Father and the Son. He is “holy,” omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent just like the Father and the Son (1 Cor. 2:10-11; Jn. 16:12-13; Lk. 1:35; Ps.139:7-10).
The Holy Spirit does works that are exclusive of God. He is creator, imparts life, gives spiritual birth, gave the inspired Word of God, the Bible, and equips believers with spiritual gifts (Job 26:13; 33:4; John 3:5-6; Rom. 8:11; 2 Pet. 1:21). It is not a spiritual force or power that gives gifts. Only a person can do that.
Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2006. http://www.abideinchrist.com
Used with permission.
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