THE HOLY SPIRIT IS NOT AN “IT!”

The Personality of the Holy Spirit

     The Holy Spirit, though the word “Spirit” is of neuter gender, is referred to as “He” in numerous passages, particularly John 14-16 (cf 14:26; 15:26; 16:13). Thus, we may assume the Holy Spirit is indeed a distinct personality in the Godhead, and not simply some animating force of or breath of the Father and/or Son as is claimed by some in the religious world.

     CONSIDER — the Holy Spirit . . .

1.   Possesses MIND — Romans 8:27

2.  STRIVES — Genesis 6:3

3.  Makes INTERCESSION for the saints — Romans 8:27

4.  HEARS & SPEAKS — John 16:13

5.  is under AUTHORITY — John 15:26; 16:13

6.  SEARCHES & KNOWS — 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

7.  Possesses WILL — 1 Corinthians 12:11

8.  can be GRIEVED — Ephesians 4:30

9.  can be BLASPHEMED — Matthew 12:31-32

10.     can be RESISTED — Acts 7:51

11.     can be MISTREATED — Hebrews 10:29

12.     Possesses LOVE — Romans 15:30

13.     Provides UNITY – Ephesians 4:4-6

14.     Participates in FELLOWSHIP —

     a.  2 Corinthians 13:14

     b.  Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19-20

     c.  Romans 15:30

15.     RENEWS the SOUL –

     a.  John 3:3-5 born “anew” (ERV 1881) of water & Spirit

     b.  Titus 3:5–7 “the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit”

     c.  2 Corinthians 4:16 “though the outward man perish, the inward man is renewed day by day.”

     d.  Romans 12:1-2 “be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind”