The Personality of the
Holy Spirit in the New Testament*
Peter Ditzel
Contrary to those who claim
the Holy Spirit is only an energy or force, the Bible clearly shows that
the Holy Spirit has the attributes of a Person. In the New Testament,
the Bible says that the Holy Spirit,
Is a member of the Godhead (Matthew 28:19; Acts
5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2)
Convicts the world of guilt in regard to sin and
righteousness and judgment (John 16:8)
Guides Christians to all truth (John 16:13)
Speaks (John 16:13; Acts 1:16; 10:19; 13:2; 20:23;
21:10-11; 1 Timothy 4:1; Hebrews 3:7; Revelation 14:13; 22:17)
Hears (John 16:13)
Tells what is yet to come (John 16:13)
Brings glory to Jesus by taking what is Jesus' and
making it known to Christians (John 16:14)
Uses the personal pronouns "me" and "I" to refer to
Himself (Acts 13:2)
Can make decisions (Acts 15:28; 1 Corinthians 12:11)
Appoints overseers or bishops (Acts 20:28)
Communicates to God the words we cannot express
(Romans 8:26-27)
Has a mind (Romans 8:27)
Teaches spiritual truths (1 Corinthians 2:13-14)
Can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30)
*I do not claim this list to be exhaustive.
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