Who is the Holy Spirit?
In this episode of the Know & Do podcast, we go deeper into the biblical teaching about the Holy Spirit and His relationship with Jesus Christ. Who is the Holy Spirit? Is He an impersonal force, a created being, or God Himself? Rightly understanding the Holy Spirit is essential to understanding the one true God and the doctrine of the Trinity.
We explore how God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit work together to accomplish God's purposes. While we cannot fully comprehend the mystery of the Trinity, Scripture reveals important truths about God's nature and the person of the Holy Spirit.
In this episode, we examine five attributes of the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is Eternal — Hebrews 9:14 reveals the Spirit's role in Christ's sacrifice and God's eternal work of redemption.
The Holy Spirit is Omnipresent — Psalm 139:7–10 reminds us that we can never be separated from God's presence. For those who belong to Christ, the Holy Spirit is our ever-present helper.
The Holy Spirit is Omniscient — 1 Corinthians 2:10–11 teaches that the Spirit knows the depths of God and reveals God's wisdom and truth.
The Holy Spirit is Omnipotent — Luke 1:35–38 and Acts 10:38 demonstrate the Spirit's divine power at work in God's redemptive purposes. His power does not promise a life free from pain, but assures us that every circumstance serves God's ultimate, glorious purposes.
The Holy Spirit is Holy — Romans 1:3–4 reminds us that the Spirit is not someone we control or command. He is God, and we are called to follow His holy and good purposes.
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