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How do we know the Holy Spirit is truly God?

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We know the Holy Spirit is God because He is referred to by divine attributes and participates fully in the work of salvation along with the Father and Son.

The Holy Spirit is as much God as the Father and the Son. This is evident from various scriptural references and the roles attributed to Him in the salvation of sinners. For instance, in 1 John 5:7, it states that there are three that bear record in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. The Holy Spirit is not merely an influence or force, but a real person with divine attributes who works actively in the lives of believers. His ability to offer grace, truth, and spiritual life affirms His divine nature, as He actively participates in the act of regeneration and sanctification. Therefore, recognizing the Spirit as equal within the Trinity is crucial to understanding the complete work of salvation.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:7, John 15:26, John 20:22, Acts 2:4, John 14:26, Matthew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 2 Corinthians 13:14

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The Spirit of Truth
Jim Byrd · Apr 10, 2019