Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Discover the third Person of the Trinity - God's Spirit who dwells within believers, empowers the church, and transforms lives through His divine presence and power
The Identity of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not a force or influence, but the third Person of the Trinity - fully God, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son
"But Peter said, 'Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit... You have not lied to man but to God.'"
— Acts 5:3-4
Peter equates lying to the Holy Spirit with lying to God, clearly identifying the Spirit as divine.
"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears."
— John 16:13
Jesus uses personal pronouns (he, his) and describes personal actions (speaks, hears, guides).
"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences."
— Hebrews 9:14
The Spirit is described as eternal, sharing the same timeless nature as the Father and Son.
"These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God."
— 1 Corinthians 2:10
The Spirit knows all things, including the deep mysteries of God that are hidden from human wisdom.
"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there."
— Psalm 139:7-8
The Spirit of God is present everywhere at all times, filling all of creation with His presence.
"The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life."
— Job 33:4
The Spirit has the power to create life and perform mighty works, demonstrating divine omnipotence.
Walk in the Spirit
"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." - Galatians 5:25