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The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal power but a real person with his own personality.

The Holy Spirit is involved in personal relationships

He is in relationship with the Father and the Son

Matthew 28:19 See also John 16:14-15; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2; Jude 20-21

He is in relationship with Christians

Acts 15:28

The Spirit can be treated in personal ways

Acts 5:3 See also Acts 5:9; Hebrews 10:29

Personal characteristics of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit is wise

Isaiah 11:2; Ephesians 1:17 See also John 14:26; Romans 8:27

The Spirit can experience emotion and pain

Ephesians 4:30 See also Isaiah 63:10; Hebrews 10:29

Grammatical indications of the Holy Spirit's personhood

John 14:16 See also John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7

Examples of the Holy Spirit's actions

He teaches:

Luke 12:12; 1 Corinthians 2:13 Romans 8:16 He testifies; Romans 8:26 He intercedes; Acts 20:23 He warns

He speaks:

2 Samuel 23:2; Acts 8:29; Acts 10:19; Acts 11:12; Acts 13:2; Revelation 2:7 1 Corinthians 2:11 He knows; Galatians 4:6 He calls out; John 16:13 He hears

The Holy Spirit's own personality is seen by the gifts he gives and the attitudes he promotes

Galatians 5:22-23 See also Luke 10:21; Acts 9:31; Romans 5:5; Romans 8:6; Romans 14:17; Romans 15:13; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 John 1:6; John 5:6

See also

1510  Trinity, the
3015  Holy Spirit, divinity
3020  Holy Spirit, joy of
3110  Holy Spirit, titles of
3140  Holy Spirit, teacher
3209  Holy Spirit & love
3215  Holy Spirit & peace
3254  Holy Spirit, fruit of
3263  Holy Spirit, guidance
3284  Holy Spirit, resisting