WHAT is God’s holy spirit? In its opening words, the Bible speaks of the holy spirit—also rendered “God’s active force”—as “moving to and fro over the surface of the waters.” (Genesis 1:2) In the account of Jesus’ baptism, while God is described as being in “the heavens,” the holy spirit appears “descending like a dove” upon Jesus. (Matthew 3:16, 17) Additionally, Jesus spoke of the holy spirit as a “helper.”—John 14:16.

These and other Bible passages have led some to conclude that the holy spirit is a person, just as God, Jesus, and the angels are individual spirit persons. In fact, for centuries some of the most influential religions of Christendom have attributed personality to the holy spirit. Despite this long-standing doctrine, many church members remain confused, and some even disagree with their religious leaders. For instance, according to a recent survey, 61 percent of those interviewed believe that God’s spirit is “a symbol of God’s presence or power but is not a living entity.” What, though, does the Bible say?
1. Mary visiting Elizabeth; 2. John baptizing a man; 3. Peter speaking to Cornelius and his family
What the Bible Says

An honest Bible reader cannot help but conclude that the holy spirit differs from official church descriptions of it as a person. Consider the following Bible accounts.

1. When Mary, the mother of Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth, the Bible says that the unborn child in Elizabeth’s womb leaped, “and Elizabeth was filled with holy spirit.” (Luke 1:41) Is it reasonable that a person would be “filled” with another person?

2. When John the Baptizer spoke to his disciples about Jesus as the one who would succeed him, John said: “I, for my part, baptize you with water . . . , but the one coming after me is stronger than I am, whose sandals I am not fit to take off. That one will baptize you people with holy spirit.” (Matthew 3:11) John could hardly have been referring to the holy spirit as a person when he spoke of baptizing people with it.

3. While visiting a Roman army officer and his family, the apostle Peter spoke of Jesus as having been anointed by God “with holy spirit and power.” (Acts 10:38) Shortly afterward, “the holy spirit fell upon” the army officer’s household. The account says that many were amazed “because the free gift of the holy spirit was being poured out also upon people of the nations.” (Acts 10:44, 45) Here again, the terms used are inconsistent with the idea of the holy spirit being a person.

It is not unusual for God’s Word to personify things that are not a person. These include wisdom, discernment, sin, death, and undeserved kindness. (Proverbs 8:1–9:6; Romans 5:14, 17, 21; 6:12) Jesus himself said that “wisdom is proved righteous by all its children,” or its good results. (Luke 7:35) Clearly, wisdom is not a person that has literal children! Likewise, the holy spirit is not a person simply because in some instances it is personified.

What Is the Holy Spirit?

In the Bible, God’s holy spirit is identified as God’s power in action. Hence, an accurate translation of the Bible’s Hebrew text refers to God’s spirit as “God’s active force.” (Genesis 1:2) This concept is well supported throughout the Bible.—Micah 3:8; Luke 1:35; Acts 10:38.

Contrary to popular belief, God is not present everywhere at all times. Rather, he dwells in the spirit realm, in an “established place of dwelling,” or residence. (1 Kings 8:39; 2 Chronicles 6:39) The Scriptures also refer to a specific place where God lives and has his “throne.” (1 Kings 22:19; Isaiah 6:1; Daniel 7:9; Revelation 4:1-3) However, from his “established place of dwelling,” he can use his active force to reach out into every corner of both the spirit realm and the physical realm.—Psalm 139:7.

Back in 1879, Bible scholar Charles L. Ives aptly illustrated God’s ability to exercise his power from a fixed location. He wrote: “For example, we say, ‘Open the shutters, and let the sun come into the room.’ We mean, not the real, bodily sun, but the solar ray, that which proceeds from the sun.” Similarly, God has no need to travel to the locations where he intends to use his active force. He simply employs his holy spirit, which can reach to the extremities of creation. Seeing the holy spirit for what it is—God’s powerful active force—can give you confidence that God will fulfill his promises.

"God" helps those who help themselves

God is the Divine Trinity.

God the Father

God the Son, Jesus (God in the flesh)

God the Holy Spirit (Among us her on earth)

Is not the Holy One of Israel the host of the Holy Spirit?

You keep saying that to yourself mirror......in the mirror maybe you will mary worth.......talking back atcha

there is but one Holy Spirit......

I do believe it says all the above in the post itself.

The holy spirit is Rum

The holy Soda is Coke

The Holy Trinity is Rum, Coke and Ice

Lord I ask that you open people's hearts.....soften them to receive Your Magnificent Holy Spirit.......In Your most Holy Name this I pray AMEN

Ok my dear friend Den.....who is a magnificent poet....some might know some might not....he has a page where you put a phrase or sentence and he will do a poem.....It's truly amazing the talent of this man.....so I did and here is the poem....



This is what I formed based upon your request my Feral Kitty. I hope that you enjoy it! heart


Totally Fulfilled

Just as she had every night before, she knelt beside her bed to pray

Life had been so difficult on her, but it all had fallen apart today

As she always did, she prayed for others and asked God to bring them light

She finished praying for all others and suddenly began to cry

Please oh Lord above, you know my needs, only You are able to supply

The tears ran down her face as she lifted her head towards the sky

Suddenly a light appeared so bright she could hardly even see

The sweetest voice rang out to her, saying he would set her free

She felt a touch on the top of her head and she was lifted from all strife

She was totally fulfilled spiritually, and thanks to Him, was content with life.




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perhaps the "holy spirit" is the devine feminine principal, the other half that creates the whole.

very interesting symbelmyne