The Holy Spirit, also known as the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Comforter, is the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christian theology. The Holy Spirit is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son, playing a vital role in the creation, redemption, and sanctification of believers.

Titles and Names:

1. Holy Spirit: The most common title, emphasizing His divine nature and role in sanctification. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands His disciples to baptize "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

2. Spirit of God: This title underscores the Holy Spirit's divine origin and essence. In 1 Corinthians 2:11, Paul writes, "For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God."

3. Spirit of the Lord: This title is often used in the Old Testament to denote the presence and power of God. In Luke 4:18, Jesus reads from Isaiah, "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor."

4. Comforter (Paraclete): In John 14:16, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter or Advocate, promising, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever."

5. Spirit of Truth: This title highlights the Holy Spirit's role in guiding believers into all truth. John 16:13 states, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth."

6. Spirit of Christ: This name reflects the unity and shared mission of the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. Romans 8:9 says, "You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ."

7. Spirit of Grace: The Holy Spirit is the dispenser of God's grace, enabling believers to live godly lives. Hebrews 10:29 warns against insulting "the Spirit of grace."

8. Spirit of Life: This title emphasizes the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:2 declares, "For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death."

9. Eternal Spirit: This name signifies the Holy Spirit's eternal nature. Hebrews 9:14 mentions, "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!"

10. Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding: In Isaiah 11:2, the Holy Spirit is described as the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, indicating His role in imparting divine wisdom and insight.

Role and Function:

The Holy Spirit is active in the world, convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). He regenerates and renews believers (Titus 3:5), indwelling them as a seal and guarantee of their inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14). The Holy Spirit empowers believers for service, distributing spiritual gifts for the edification of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). He also intercedes for believers with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26).

The Holy Spirit's work is essential for the believer's sanctification, guiding them into all truth and transforming them into the image of Christ. As the divine presence within, the Holy Spirit is the source of spiritual life and power, enabling believers to live in accordance with God's will.Psalm 51:11
Cast me not away from your presence; and take not your holy spirit from me.
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Luke 11:13
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
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Ephesians 1:13
In whom you also trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
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Ephesians 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed to the day of redemption.
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Names and Titles of the Antichrist
... attention to the different names and titles which are given to him, we then discover
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That Worthy Name.
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Lord, what He is ... Life; Emmanuel, the God of Glory, the Holy One; Jehovah ...
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Gregory Then Makes an Explanation at Length Touching the Eternal ...
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Verbal Inspiration
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with the names of our ... variation, and in every case the Holy Spirit has seen ...
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Names and External Form of the Old Testament
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(the Holy Spirit, but not ... as in the Septuagint, but under the titles of 1 ...
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Against those who Assert that the Spirit Ought not to be Glorified ...
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The Benefits of Christ Made Available to us by the Secret ...
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the names of "Oil ... Ephesians, "Ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise ...
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After Expounding the High Estate of the Almighty, the Eternity of ...
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Letter to Veranus
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IV: On the Animals. Book V: On the Various Names and Titles. ...
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Continuation of the Discourse on the Holy Ghost.
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