3015 Holy Spirit, divinity of
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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.

Psalms 139:7-8

The Holy Spirit possesses the attributes of God

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He is present everywhere

John 14:17
Isaiah 40:13

He knows all things

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John 16:13

NIV footnote.

1 Corinthians 2:10-11
Zechariah 4:6

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He has infinite power

Luke 1:35
Hebrews 9:14

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He is eternal

John 14:16
Ephesians 4:4-6

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He is unique

1 Corinthians 12:4
Romans 1:4

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He is holy

Romans 5:5
1 Corinthians 6:19
2 Corinthians 6:6

The Christian's body is also holy because it is the place where God dwells by his Spirit

Ephesians 1:13; 4:30
1 Thessalonians 1:5

The Holy Spirit is the seal of ownership marking those who belong to God:

2 Timothy 1:14
Titus 3:5
Hebrews 2:4; 9:8
1 Peter 1:12
2 Peter 1:21
Jude 1:20
Psalms 104:30

The Holy Spirit performs divine works

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He creates

Genesis 1:2
Job 26:13; 33:4
Psalms 33:6
Ezekiel 37:14

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He gives life

Genesis 2:7
Romans 8:2,11
Acts 5:3-4

The Holy Spirit is identified with the person and activity of the Godhead

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"Holy Spirit" and "God" are used interchangeably

1 Corinthians 3:16
2 Corinthians 3:17-18

The Spirit is called "Lord"

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Matthew 12:32

It is possible to blaspheme the Spirit

Mark 3:29
Luke 12:10
John 15:26

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The Spirit is sent by the Father and the Son

John 16:14-15
Matthew 28:19-20

The Spirit is identified with the Father and the Son

2 Corinthians 13:14

in commissioning

Ephesians 2:18

in benediction

Galatians 4:6

in access to God

1 Peter 1:1-2

In believers' lives:

2 Chronicles 15:1

The Holy Spirit is given divine titles

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The Spirit of God

Exodus 31:3
Numbers 24:2
1 Samuel 10:10
1 Samuel 19:20
2 Chronicles 24:20

Saul prophesies at Gibeah

Ezekiel 11:24
Matthew 3:16
1 Corinthians 2:11,14
2 Corinthians 3:3

at Jesus Christ's baptism

Philippians 3:3
1 Peter 4:14
Judges 3:10
Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the LORD

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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; 63:14
Ezekiel 11:5; 37:1
Luke 4:18
2 Corinthians 3:17

The Spirit of the Lord

Romans 8:9

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The Spirit of Christ

Galatians 4:6
Philippians 1:19
1 Peter 1:11
Acts 16:7

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The Spirit of Jesus

1080 God, living
1170 God, unity of
1510 Trinity, the
2018 Christ, divinity
3030 Holy Spirit, power
3045 Holy Spirit, sovereignty
3110 Holy Spirit, titles of
3245 Holy Spirit, blasphemy against
3266 Holy Spirit in creation
3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver
8314 orthodoxy
8750 false teachings
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