Spirit of God
The Spirit of God is God’s Holy Spirit, personally active in creation, revelation, empowerment, and salvation. In Christian doctrine, he is the third person of the Trinity.
At a Glance
The Spirit of God is God’s Holy Spirit, personally active in creation, revelation, empowerment, and salvation. In Christian doctrine, he is the third person of the Trinity.
Description
The Spirit of God is the biblical expression for God’s own Spirit at work in the world and among his people. In the Old Testament, the Spirit of God is seen in creation, in giving life, in empowering leaders and prophets, and in enabling obedience and worship. In the New Testament, this revelation is sharpened as the Holy Spirit is shown to teach, guide, speak, grieve, and empower believers, while being fully associated with the Father and the Son. Conservative Christian doctrine therefore understands the Spirit of God to be the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity—fully divine, personal, and active in inspiration, regeneration, sanctification, assurance, and the church’s mission. While some passages emphasize the Spirit’s power or activity more than his personhood, the full witness of Scripture supports this personal and divine identity.