The Holy Spirit’s Role In The Godhead

The Divinity of The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit’s attributes and activities are always those of God. The titles used for the Holy Spirit identify Him as part of the triune nature of God.

The Holy Spirit possesses the attributes of God
He is present everywhere Ps 139:7-8 Also see Jn 14:17

He knows all things Isa 40:13 Also see Jn 16:13; 1Co 2:10-11

He has infinite power Zec 4:6 Also see Lk 1:35

He is eternal Heb 9:14 Also see Jn 14:16

He is unique Eph 4:4-6 Also see 1Co 12:4

He is holy Ro 1:4 Also see Ro 5:5; 1Co 6:19 The Christian’s body is also holy because it is the place where God dwells by his Spirit; 2Co 6:6
The Holy Spirit is the seal of ownership marking those who belong to God: Eph 1:13; 4:30
1Th 1:5; 2Ti 1:14; Tit 3:5; Heb 2:4; 9:8; 1Pe 1:12; 2Pe 1:21; Jude 20

The Holy Spirit performs divine works
He creates Ps 104:30 Also see Ge 1:2; Job 26:13; 33:4; Ps 33:6

He gives life Eze 37:14 Also see Ge 2:7; Ro 8:2,11

The Holy Spirit is identified with the person and activity of the Godhead
“Holy Spirit” and “God” are used interchangeably Ac 5:3-4 Also see 1Co 3:16

The Spirit is called “Lord” 2Co 3:17-18

It is possible to blaspheme the Spirit Mt 12:32; Mk 3:29; Lk 12:10

The Spirit is sent by the Father and the Son Jn 15:26 See also Jn 16:14-15

The Spirit is identified with the Father and the Son Mt 28:19-20 in commissioning; 2Co 13:14 in benediction; Eph 2:18 in access to God
In believers’ lives: Gal 4:6; 1Pe 1:1-2

The Holy Spirit is given divine titles
The Spirit of God 2Ch 15:1 Also see Ex 31:3; Nu 24:2; 1Sa 10:10 Saul prophesies at Gibeah; 1Sa 19:20; 2Ch 24:20; Eze 11:24; Mt 3:16 at Jesus Christ’s baptism; 1Co 2:11,14; 2Co 3:3; Php 3:3; 1Pe 4:14

The Spirit of the LORD Jdg 3:10; Isa 61:1 Also see Jdg 6:34; 1Sa 16:13-14; 2Sa 23:2; 1Ki 22:24; 2Ki 2:16; 2Ch 18:23; Isa 11:2; 63:14; Eze 11:5; 37:1

The Spirit of the Lord Lk 4:18; 2Co 3:17

The Spirit of Christ Ro 8:9 Also see Gal 4:6; Php 1:19; 1Pe 1:11

The Spirit of Jesus Ac 16:7