The Holy Spirit is God, and is equal to the Father and the Son. Don't EVER speak of Him as "It" or refer to Him as an mere influence. He is God the Holy Spirit, and is set forth in the Bible as being part of the Trinity, along with the Father and the Son. In the Genesis account of creation, He is seen actively engaged in the work of creation, along WITH the Father and the Son. In the Old Testament, He came upon men to empower them for service; but when they were disobedient, He departed from them.
When David sinned against the Lord, he prayed, "Take not thy Holy Spirit from me" (Psalms 51:11). In the New Testament, after Pentecost, we see the Holy Spirit indwelling in believers, never to leave them as they continue to be obedient to the Word of God, filling and empowering us for service. The study of the Person - The Holy Spirit and the work of the Holy Spirit is of utmost importance. You will understand that "He" is God - Deity and with this knowledge, it will make you a better Christian and servant of God. Some things we should know and understand:
1. THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Read Acts 5:3-4
2. THE EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Read Luke 3:16
3. SINS AGAINST THE HOLY SPIRIT - Read Matthew 12:31
4. THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Read John 16:7-14
5. THE FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Read Galations 5:22-23
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