Holy Spirit
Here are several key scriptures that affirm the divinity of the Holy Spirit:
1. The Holy Spirit is Called God
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Acts 5:3-4 – As we discussed, Peter equates lying to the Holy Spirit with lying to God.
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2 Corinthians 3:17-18 – "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." This verse identifies the Spirit as the Lord.
2. The Holy Spirit Possesses Divine Attributes
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Omniscience (All-Knowing): 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 – "The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God."
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Omnipresence (Everywhere-Present): Psalm 139:7-8 – "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?"
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Omnipotence (All-Powerful): Job 33:4 – "The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life."
3. The Holy Spirit is Involved in Creation and Life
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Genesis 1:2 – "The Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters." This shows the Spirit’s role in creation.
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Romans 8:11 – The Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead, showing divine power.
4. The Holy Spirit Speaks and Acts as a Person
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Acts 13:2 – "The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’" The Spirit personally calls and directs people.
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John 14:26 – Jesus said the Holy Spirit "will teach you all things," showing intelligence and will.
5. The Holy Spirit is Equal in the Trinity
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Matthew 28:19 – "Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." The Spirit is listed equally with the Father and the Son.
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2 Corinthians 13:14 – "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
These scriptures confirm that the Holy Spirit is not just a force but fully God, co-equal with the Father and the Son.
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