Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3005 Holy Spirit, qualities of » 3010 God, the Holy Spirit » 3015 Holy Spirit, divinity of The Holy Spirit's attributes and activities are always those of God. The titles used of the Holy Spirit identify him as part of the triune nature of the divine being. The Holy Spirit possesses the attributes of God He is present everywhere Psalm 139:7-8 See also John 14:17 He knows all things Isaiah 40:13 NIV footnote. See also John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 He has infinite power Zechariah 4:6 See also Luke 1:35 He is eternal Hebrews 9:14 See also John 14:16 He is unique Ephesians 4:4-6 See also 1 Corinthians 12:4 He is holy Romans 1:4 See also Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 6:19 The Christian's body is also holy because it is the place where God dwells by his Spirit; 2 Corinthians 6:6 The Holy Spirit is the seal of ownership marking those who belong to God: Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 4:30 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2 Timothy 1:14; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 2:4; Hebrews 9:8; 1 Peter 1:12; 2 Peter 1:21; Jude 20 The Holy Spirit performs divine works He creates Psalm 104:30 See also Genesis 1:2; Job 26:13; Job 33:4; Psalm 33:6 He gives life Ezekiel 37:14 See also Genesis 2:7; Romans 8:2,11 The Holy Spirit is identified with the person and activity of the Godhead “Holy Spirit” and “God” are used interchangeably Acts 5:3-4 See also 1 Corinthians 3:16 The Spirit is called “Lord” It is possible to blaspheme the Spirit See also Matthew 12:32; Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10 The Spirit is sent by the Father and the Son John 15:26 See also John 16:14-15 The Spirit is identified with the Father and the Son Matthew 28:19-20 in commissioning; 2 Corinthians 13:14 in benediction; Ephesians 2:18 in access to God In believers' lives: The Holy Spirit is given divine titles The Spirit of God 2 Chronicles 15:1 See also Exodus 31:3; Numbers 24:2; 1 Samuel 10:10 Saul prophesies at Gibeah; 1 Samuel 19:20; 2 Chronicles 24:20; Ezekiel 11:24; Matthew 3:16 at Jesus Christ's baptism; 1 Corinthians 2:11,14; 2 Corinthians 3:3; Philippians 3:3; 1 Peter 4:14 The Spirit of the LORD Judges 3:10; Isaiah 61:1 See also Judges 6:34; 1 Samuel 16:13-14; 2 Samuel 23:2; 1 Kings 22:24; 2 Kings 2:16; 2 Chronicles 18:23; Isaiah 11:2; Isaiah 63:14; Ezekiel 11:5; Ezekiel 37:1 The Spirit of the Lord The Spirit of Christ Romans 8:9 See also Galatians 4:6; Philippians 1:19; 1 Peter 1:11 The Spirit of Jesus See also
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