| | The '''Holy Spirit''', or Holy Ghost, is the third person of the [[Holy Trinity]], distinct and coequal with [[God|God the Father]] and the [[Jesus Christ|Son (Jesus)]]. The Holy Spirit teaches, guides, comforts and fills believers with strength and [[wisdom]]. {{bibleref|Galations|5:22-23}} explains that "the fruit of the Spirit is [[love]], [[joy]], peace, [[patience]], kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and [[self-control]]." [[Prayer]] directly to the Holy Spirit -- mentioned 95 times in the [[New Testament]] plus [[Psalms]] and the [[Book of Isaiah]] -- can obtain help, guidance, and [[motivation]]. | | The '''Holy Spirit''', or Holy Ghost, is the third person of the [[Holy Trinity]], distinct and coequal with [[God|God the Father]] and the [[Jesus Christ|Son (Jesus)]]. The Holy Spirit teaches, guides, comforts and fills believers with strength and [[wisdom]]. {{bibleref|Galations|5:22-23}} explains that "the fruit of the Spirit is [[love]], [[joy]], peace, [[patience]], kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and [[self-control]]." [[Prayer]] directly to the Holy Spirit -- mentioned 95 times in the [[New Testament]] plus [[Psalms]] and the [[Book of Isaiah]] -- can obtain help, guidance, and [[motivation]]. |
| − | '''''The Holy Spirit is the inspiring, driving force that enables one to achieve by overcoming difficulties, [[addiction]], [[chaos]], negativity, and even the [[Devil]]'''''. The Holy Spirit is directly mentioned 98 times in the [[Bible]] ([[ESV]]). | + | '''''The Holy Spirit is the inspiring, driving force that enables one to achieve by overcoming difficulties, [[addiction]], [[chaos]], negativity, and even the [[Devil]]'''''. |
| | The Holy Spirit embodies the mutual eternal [[love]] of the Father and the Son. The Greek term for the Holy Spirit is "Paraclete",<ref>A more literal translation of the Greek would be "one who stands alongside with" or mentor; the "Comforter" alludes to the bedside manner of a physician with an ailing patient or sinner.</ref> which means advocate or intercessor, thereby connoting a driving force for good. The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support or comfort, we say that it's the Holy Spirit at work.<ref>[http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2311269/ We Believe in the Holy Spirit.]</ref> | | The Holy Spirit embodies the mutual eternal [[love]] of the Father and the Son. The Greek term for the Holy Spirit is "Paraclete",<ref>A more literal translation of the Greek would be "one who stands alongside with" or mentor; the "Comforter" alludes to the bedside manner of a physician with an ailing patient or sinner.</ref> which means advocate or intercessor, thereby connoting a driving force for good. The Holy Spirit is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's challenge, or God's support or comfort, we say that it's the Holy Spirit at work.<ref>[http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2311269/ We Believe in the Holy Spirit.]</ref> |