The following list establishes the point sufficiently that the holy spirit is awesome. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. But according to the book of mormon, as well as other scripture, there is also a holy spirit, sometimes called the holy ghost. The spirit of god and holy spirit the word of god another form of spirit or holy spirit is the word of god. One special name used by jesus in reference to the holy spirit is helper.
Below are some of the names and descriptions the bible uses for the holy spirit. When the spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but they did. The holy ghost is a 3rd personage in the godhead or three separate gods. It is not known whether this was an existing title or one invented by irenaeus. The holy spirit is known by many names and titles, most of which denote some function or aspect of his ministry. Is there a difference between being baptized with the holy spirit and being filled with the holy spirit. Matthew mcmahon articles on the christian walk, systematic theology and practical theology today, many christians are turning back to the puritans to, walk in the old paths, of gods word, and to continue to.
So the holy one to be born will be called the son of god luke 1. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. For the majority of christian denominations, the holy spirit, or holy ghost, is the third person of. In the bible and other christian texts, jesus christ is known by a variety of names and titles, from the lamb of god to the almighty to the light of the world. Willing spirit do not cast me from your presence or take your holy spirit from me, restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me psalm 51. Simple, the holy spirit indwells you and convictions of righteousness and sin. However, have you noticed that this verse does not say plural names but rather singular name. As we contemplate the various biblical titles and descriptions of the holy spirit as compiled by. The holy spirit is sometimes defined as the aspect of god immanent in this world, in human beings, and in the church. Books that foster growth in relationship to the holy spirit and spiritual gifts score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The holy spirit in the gospel of john biblical theology. In john chapters 14, 15, and 16, for example, jesus spoke of the holy spirit as he. Even so the thoughts of god no one knows except the spirit of god. While there are similarities to the holy spirit mentioned in christian and jewish sources, it is unclear if these four references refer to the same holy spirit.
The holy spirit is the spirit of the man who did not condemn rom 8. In the book of the acts of the apostles the arrival of the holy spirit happens fifty days. This book is, therefore, more than a doctrinal study of the names of the holy spirit. The bible teaches that the holy spirit has all the attributes of personality and is not merely an impersonal force. Jesus told his disciples that the holy spirit, the helper, was different from himself. The spirit moved the authors of all 66 books to record exactly what he. What names and titles does the bible use for the holy spirit. The titles of mary mary, mother of god catholic online. List of books and articles about holy spirit online. Titles and names of the holy spirit definition and verses of bible references on the topic of titles and names of the holy spirit using torreys topical textbook bible concordance online.
Series and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. All of these titles refer to the same individual named mary, the mother of jesus christ in the new testament and are used variably by roman catholics, eastern orthodox, oriental orthodox, and some anglicans. For example, the bible uses symbols such as fire, wind, water, wine, and a dove. Jesus also referred to the holy spirit as the comforter or the counselor john 14.
Therefore, anyone who is truly indwelt by the holy spirit will likewise bear witness of jesus. He is almighty, holy, powerful and his appearance can be terrible and frightening, yet at the same time he is tender, compassionate, faithful, full of grace and mercy, our best friend. The holy ghost, or holy spirit, is a person and is part of the trinity, as stated at 1 john 5. The holy spirit is the secret of moses relationship with god, and his ability to lead.
Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of. The holy spirit is mentioned by many names in the bible, usually in reference to a particular role or function. This is the same essential thought as the term the spirit but his divine origin, character and power are emphasized. Among the names and titles by which the holy spirit is known in scripture, that of the eternal spirit is his peculiar appellationa name, which in the very first face of things, accurately defines his nature, and carries with it the most convincing proof of godhead. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. The first significant reference to the holy spirit in the gospel of john is found in 1. The holy ghost, as he is called in early new testament texts, is a mystery. On the other hand, spirit and holy are divine attributes common to the. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and the son and the holy spirit, matthew 28. From the earliest theological reflections in christian history we find the defense of the most important of the titles of mary, theotokos in greek. Names of the holy spirit follows names of christ in a trilogy designed to help christians better understand the glory, majesty, and power of the triune god. Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. Revival names for the holy spirit certain names or titles for the holy spirit describe his work in revival. The holy spirit is one of three persons in one god god the father, the son jesus christ, and the holy spirit.
The divine kiss is indeed an apt name for the holy spirit, by whom mary conceived christ. The holy spiritone of the persons of the trinity, referred to as god in acts 5. The spirit of god and holy spirit and their many forms. The holy spirit is called the spirit of god and gods spirit. Lukeacts emphasizes a theme that the same spirit at work in jesus is now at work in christians. We see this same trinity of god again at jesus baptism, when the spirit. A summary of the doctrine of the holy spirit by dr. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Willimon and hauerwas lay out a very practical, yet historical perspective at how the holy spirit has been understood over the course of. The holy spirit is the kiss that the mouth of the beloved son imprints forever on our hearts, writes jesuit theologian blaise arminjon. I saw the spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and he remained upon him. People not far away footprints resisting holy spirit offences against the holy spirit carrying dead bodies agreement, example of testing. The holy spirit understands our human pain and suffering and shortcomings, because he is the spirit of christ. The same kiss eternally united the father and the son within the trinity is now uniting us to them. Those that have been in the church have likely heard this many, many times spoken before a believer is emersed in water or baptized 1. The personality of the holy spirit charles spurgeon sermons duration. On the other hand, spirit and holy are divine attributes common to the three divine persons. The names and titles of the holy spirit the bible uses many different names, titles, and symbols to paint a portrait of the holy spirit, each representing what he does and who he is. Then the lord came down in the cloud and spoke with him, and he took of the spirit that was on him and put the spirit on the seventy elders. Angel and spirit are one of the same and when we say holy spirit, we very well can be speaking of the holy angels of god, if we are not definitive about the context of which we speak. What is the difference between the holy spirit and holy ghost.
You will also learn about his personality, and what he does for you today. The holy spirit primarily, has nothing to do with great mental or physical achievements, and to say that because a man is a great inventor or philosopher or surgeon who does things without knowing where the inspiration or suggestion to do the things comes from, therefore he is possessed of the holy spirit, is all wrong and misleading. A devotional study of the holy spirit which looks at his ministry throughout scripture as revealed in the names the bible gives him. The spirit of the lord will rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the lord. What are the titles applied to the holy spirit in the. The father would send the helper, the spirit of truth, after christ departed. Titles and names of the holy spirit torreys new topical. He has written eight books on matters of faith, family and the. The holy spirit is part of the triune nature of god which consists of the father, the son jesus christ, and the holy spirit.
Similar names, and ideas, include the ruach elohim spirit of god, ruach yhwh. For the holy spirit in other religions, see holy spirit. What are the different names and titles of the holy spirit. Names of the holy spirit follows names of christ in a trilogy designed to help christians better understand the glory, majesty, and power of the triune.
A list of the many titles scripture gives to the holy spirit including counselor. There are lists composed from scripture of the words to describe the spirit of god which are, in real terms, describing gods invisible influence, as seen in the phrase not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, says the lord. At times when we read the new testament record of those who are baptized in the spirit or filled with the spirit, it seems that these terms are used interchangeably, that they refer to the same phenomenon. Difference between gods spirit and the holy spirit vol 1. Holy spirit is the proper name of the one whom we adore and. The king james version of the bible includes at 1 john 5. These terms include the anointing, my blessing, the breath of life, dew, the enduement clothing of power, the finger of god, floods on the dry ground, the fullness of god, the glory. The holy spirit knows what it is like to live a human life on the earth, because he is the spirit of christ. Is there a difference between being baptized with the holy. The names of the holy spirit online christian library. I thought this book provided a fantastic overview as well as refreshing insight into pnuemtology, and what the holy spirit means for the contemporary church. Randy alcorn, in his book heaven, said, we can surmise that the holy spirit will be involved in creating. Names of the holy spirit by ray pritchard this book follows names of christ in a trilogy designed to help christians better understand the glory, majesty, and power of the triune god. But, the holy spirit is also humble because he points to jesus john 15.