The Bible refers to the Holy Spirit with personal attributes, indicating He is not just a force but a person (John 14:16-17).
The Holy Spirit is often described in Scripture using personal pronouns and attributes, which clearly indicates His personhood. For instance, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit in John 14:16-17 as 'He', not 'it'. This personhood includes the ability to teach, guide, and comfort believers, thus exercising the attributes of knowledge, will, and emotion. It is fundamental in historic Reformed theology to recognize that the Holy Spirit is a distinct person of the Trinity, actively involved in the life of believers.
Scripture References:
John 14:16-17, John 16:13, Ephesians 4:30, Romans 8:14
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