a. I believe that the Holy Spirit possesses personhood. The Holy Spirit has intelligence, emotions, and will. I believe the Holy Spirit is an “it” and is not a “force.” The Holy Spirit has intellect and knowledge like God, Isaiah 11:2 “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.”
II. The Deity of the Holy Spirit
a. I believe the Holy Spirit is fully divine and is a part of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is no lesser then the Father and the Son. In the early church, they accepted the divinity of the Holy Spirit. In Matthew 28:19, “…make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of …show more content…
The Significant Attributes of the Holy Spirit
a. I believe that the Holy Spirit has significant attributes and these attributes coincide with God the Fathers. He is omnipresence (Psalms 139: 7-10), omnipotence (Luke 1:35), omniscience (1 Cor. 2:10), and divine holiness (Luke 11:13). I believe that the Holy Spirit was sent by God and is the Spirit of God (John 14:26). The Spirit is also of Christ and was sent by Christ (Romans 8:9). He signifies that He came in fulfillment of the Father’s promise (Acts 1:4-5). Because He is a Spirit of Grace, He bestows grace upon others as well as life on …show more content…
The Baptism/Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
a. I believe that the Holy Spirit indwells in us and without it we do not belong to Christ (Romans 8:9). I believe that through baptism the Spirit will indwell in us (Matthew 3:11). The promise of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is fulfilled when the Spirit then dwells in us. He will indwell at the time of conversion.
VI. The Filling of the Holy Spirit
a. I believe in the filling of the Holy Spirit and that we are set apart for God’s purpose. I believe that to be filled with the Holy Spirit is to be filled with the Word of God (Colossians 3:16-17). In Ephesians, God commands us not to get drunk off of wine, “but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). When we become filled with the Spirit, we are transformed and renewed.
VII. Spiritual Gifts in General/ The Sign Gifts
a. I believe, with the Holy Spirit, we receive spiritual gifts that are specifically for us. The Spirit chooses our gifts, we do not (1 Corinthians 7:7). These gifts are necessary and is fit right for the body (1 Corinthians 12:18). The purpose of our gifts is to build up our bodies and not for self-guidance. Each gift is important and it is empowered by Holy