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There is an ancient tradition within Christianity that the Holy Spirit empowers believers with virtues, or qualities of good character, that enable us to lead good lives and to follow Jesus more closely. This tradition has its roots in Isaiah 11:2, which describes the qualities of an ideal ruler for the Israelite people. Christian commentators saw in this passage a foreshadowing of the "seven gifts of the Holy Spirit" which rested in their fullness on Jesus, and which are shared with believers in Baptism: wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength (or courage), knowledge, piety (or reverence--the Masoretic Text lacks this gift, but it is found in the Septuagint), and fear of the Lord. Augustine was the first writer in the West to develop a description of what each "gift" means as a moral quality. Augustine also viewed the series of gifts as a kind of ladder, or spiritual path, beginning with Fear of the Lord and culminating in Wisdom. Medieval writers expanded the list of qualities to include the 7 virtues, and the 7 beatitudes, found in Jesus' sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5.
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Do Jehovah Witnesses believe that the Holy Spirit is God?
Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is God's son and the Holy Spirit is God's active force
How is the holy spirit active in the Eucharist?
The Holy Spirit Enters into the Bread and Wine, thus Making it the Literal Body & Blood Of Christ Jesus.
Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe in the Holy Spirit?
Absolutely! Yes we do believe in the holy spirit. We believe that the holy spirit is god's active force. Additional: Of course we believe in Jehovah's Holy Spirit. It is one of the most important things involving worship to Jehovah. His active force is there for us all of the time as long as we are willing to ask for it.
What spirit keeps them active in you?
The holy spirit empowers the believers with only good qualities.
Does the Holy Spirit still work?
Yes, he is still active. He heals today.
What is the Holy Spirit about?
Jesus tells us what the holy spirit is at Acts 1:8. "You will receive power when the holy spirit arrives upon you, and you will be witnesses of me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the most distant part of the earth." Notice that Jesus associates the holy spirit with power. The holy spirit is not a personified being rather the holy spirit is the same force that God used to create the universe. The second verse in the Bible refers to it. Genesis 1:2 says: "God's active force was moving to and fro over the surface of the waters." The Hebrew word here translated "active force" is also translated "spirit." It is the invisible active force by means of which God accomplishes his purpose and expresses his will.
Who is the Holy Spirit - is it God or the soul of God?
The Holy Spirit is usually taken to be the active God force moving in the world and between people, or the Divine spark (or potential) in everyone.
How do you invite holy spirit in?
Say 'I invite the holy spirit in' and the holy spirit will come in
Where in the bible was the holy spirit active in creation?
The Bible says that the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) was hovering over the waters in the creation. See Gen 1:2: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gen%201:2;&version=31;
What are some other names for the Holy Spirit?
Holy Spirit namesThe Holy Spirit is also called the Comforter, Paraclete, Spirit of Truth, and the AdvocateOther names for the Holy Spirit are:- Holy Ghost, Spirit of promise, Revelator, Sanctifier, Spirit of the Lord, Spirit of truth, Comforter and Messenger of the Lord.
What does the flame represent in confirmation?
Fire is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit and when the disciples were Confirmed, they were showered with the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the tongues of flames symbolize the Holy Spirit.
What are titles of the holy spirit?
Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, Paraclete, Comforter...
