God, the Holy Spirit | The Trinity

The third person of the Trinity - Personality, divinity and work of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is often the most neglected person of the Trinity. Some think He is merely a force or divine influence. But the Bible reveals that the Holy Spirit is a real person — the third person of the Godhead — as divine as the Father and the Son.

The Holy Spirit is a Person

What pronoun did Jesus use to refer to the Holy Spirit?

Neutral pronoun 'it' or 'that' Masculine pronoun 'He' Indefinite pronoun Only as 'the Spirit'

In Greek, “spirit” (pneuma) is neuter. But Jesus consistently uses the masculine pronoun “ekeinos” (He) to refer to the Holy Spirit. This indicates personality, not an impersonal force.

Can the Holy Spirit be grieved?

No, a force has no emotions Yes, do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God Only metaphorically Only if we blaspheme against Him

An impersonal force cannot be grieved. The fact that the Holy Spirit can be grieved proves He has emotions — a characteristic exclusive to persons.

Does the Holy Spirit have His own will?

No, He merely executes the Father's will Yes — He distributes gifts to each one as He wills His will is automatic He follows believers' will

The Holy Spirit makes decisions, forbids certain actions, and directs the church according to His own will. This demonstrates personality and cannot be attributed to a mere force.

“The Holy Spirit is a person, for He testifies with our spirits that we are children of God… The Holy Spirit must be a person, otherwise He could not testify to our spirit.” — Ellen G. White, Evangelism, p. 617

The Holy Spirit is God

Lying to the Holy Spirit is equivalent to lying to whom?

The apostles The church God A spiritual force

Peter said to Ananias: “Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?” And immediately adds: “You have not lied to men, but to God.” The Holy Spirit is directly identified as God.

Is the Holy Spirit called 'Lord' with divine attributes?

No, only the Father and Son are Lord Yes — 'The Lord is the Spirit' He is called a servant, not Lord Only in a figurative sense

Does the Holy Spirit possess omniscience (knowledge of all things)?

No, He depends on the Father for knowledge Yes — the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God He knows only spiritual matters His knowledge is limited

Omniscience is an exclusively divine attribute. The fact that the Holy Spirit knows “all things, even the deep things of God” proves He is God.

The Work of the Holy Spirit

What was the role of the Holy Spirit in creation?

None, only the Father and Son created The Spirit of God hovered over the waters He was created after the creation of the world He observed from a distance

The Holy Spirit actively participated in creation. He is not a passive observer, but a creative agent together with the Father and the Son.

What does the Holy Spirit do when He dwells in us?

Only gives us good thoughts Will give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you Protects us from physical illness Guarantees material prosperity

What does the Holy Spirit do regarding the world's sin?

Ignores sin so as not to condemn us Convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment Only comforts those who are already saints Directly punishes sinners

“The Holy Spirit is the representative of Christ, but stripped of His personality and independent of it. Limited by His humanity, Christ could not be everywhere personally. It was therefore for their interest that He should go to the Father, and send the Spirit.” — Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 669

The Unpardonable Sin

What is the only sin that cannot be forgiven?

Premeditated murder Denying the existence of God Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit Abandoning Christian faith

Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is persistent and final rejection of His convicting work. It is not an isolated act, but a continuous attitude of resistance until the person becomes incapable of responding to God. Whoever worries they have committed this sin probably has not.

And Now?

Recognizing the Holy Spirit as God and as a person transforms our lives:

We can relate with Him: He is not an impersonal force, but a person who desires communion with us.
We must listen to Him: He guides us, convicts us and teaches us; we must be attentive to His voice.
We must not grieve Him: Our choices affect our relationship with Him.
We depend on Him for victory: Without the Spirit, we cannot live the Christian life.

I believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity — fully God, together with the Father and the Son. I recognize His work in my life and desire to be sensitive to His voice. I ask that He fill me and guide me in all truth.

4) God, the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a Person

The Holy Spirit is God

The Work of the Holy Spirit

The Unpardonable Sin

And Now?