personhood of the holy spirit Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the personhood of the Holy Spirit?
The personhood of the Holy Spirit means that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force
Acts 5:3-4 – What does this passage teach about the Holy Spirit?
Peter says Ananias lied to the Holy Spirit and then says he lied to God
What is the significance of the Holy Spirit being lied to in Acts 5?
Only persons can be lied to; you cannot lie to an impersonal object like a computer or tool. This affirms the Spirit’s personhood.
Acts 7:51 – What interaction does this verse describe?
Stephen accuses the Jews of “always resisting the Holy Spirit
What does resisting the Holy Spirit in Acts 7:51 imply?
That the Holy Spirit has will and intention and can be opposed like a person
Acts 10:19-21 – What does the Holy Spirit do here?
The Holy Spirit speaks directly to Peter
What does the Spirit speaking in Acts 10 suggest?
That the Holy Spirit speaks
Ephesians 4:30 – What does Paul command believers not to do?
“Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God.”
Why is grieving the Holy Spirit evidence of personhood?
Because only a person can be grieved; impersonal objects can’t feel grief or emotion.
John 16 – What pronouns does Jesus use for the Holy Spirit?
Jesus uses personal pronouns like “he” and “him” to refer to the Spirit
What roles and actions are attributed to the Holy Spirit in John 16?
Comforting
Romans 8:26 – What does this verse reveal about the Spirit?
The Spirit helps our weaknesses and makes intercession for us with groanings too deep for words.
What does intercession by the Holy Spirit show?
That the Holy Spirit actively advocates and prays on our behalf
Why is the idea that the Holy Spirit is just a “force” incorrect?
Because Scripture shows the Spirit speaks
How can we summarize the personhood of the Holy Spirit in one sentence?
The Holy Spirit is a divine person
