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==Development of a formal doctrine of the Holy Spirit==
==Development of a formal doctrine of the Holy Spirit==
The first scriptural reference to the Holy Spirit occurs in Psalm 51:11, where [[King David]] prays for forgiveness after his sin with [[Bathsheba]] and the murder of [[Uriah]]:
{{quotebox|"Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me."}}
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Holy Spirit baptism was preached by [[Jesus]] and [[John the Baptist]]. According to the New Testament, Jesus after His resurrection told His disciples that they would be baptized with "The Holy Ghost", and would receive "Power (''dunamis''<ref>Dunamis is the root word of [[dynamite]].</ref>), after that the Holy Ghost [was] come upon [them]" (Acts 1:4-8). Christians believe that the Holy Spirit, guiding people in the way of the truth, produces positive results, known as the [[Fruit of the Spirit|Fruits of the Holy Spirit]].
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Holy Spirit baptism was preached by [[Jesus]] and [[John the Baptist]]. According to the New Testament, Jesus after His resurrection told His disciples that they would be baptized with "The Holy Ghost", and would receive "Power (''dunamis''<ref>Dunamis is the root word of [[dynamite]].</ref>), after that the Holy Ghost [was] come upon [them]" (Acts 1:4-8). Christians believe that the Holy Spirit, guiding people in the way of the truth, produces positive results, known as the [[Fruit of the Spirit|Fruits of the Holy Spirit]].