The Holy Spirit is affirmatively shown to be God through His divine attributes and equal status with the Father and the Son.
The Holy Spirit is recognized as God by His attributes and governance in the Godhead, which is laid out clearly in Scripture. Like the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit possesses omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, affirming His divine nature. In John 14:26, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as 'the Comforter,' indicating not only His role but His essential equality within the Trinity, as seen in passages such as Matthew 28:19 where the Great Commission speaks to the three persons as one in authority. The sovereignty of the Spirit in distributing spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:11) further illustrates His equality and divine essence.
Scripture References:
John 14:26, Matthew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 12:11
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