Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit?
pneumatology
What does the Greek word pneuma mean?
“spirit”
What does the Greek word logos mean?
“doctrine”
Is the Holy Spirit inferior to the Father or Son?
no
What are the three names associated with the Holy Spirit?
Comforter, Guide, and Intercessor
What does the Holy Spirit do for us during our prayer time?
intercedes for us
What name of the Holy Spirit means “one called to your side”?
Comforter
Name at least 3 characteristics of the Holy Spirit that show His personality.
- He has a will
- He has a mind
- He has great knowledge
- He has speech ability
- He has sensibilities
What is the pronoun used with the Holy Spirit?
it
What type of gender of pronoun (feminine, masculine, or neuter) is used with the Holy Spirit?
neuter
What are the three ways that a Christian can influence the Holy Spirit?
a Christian can quench Him, a Christian can grieve His heart, and a Christian can lie to Him
What are three things that an unbeliever can do to the Holy Spirit?
the unsaved can resist Him, the unsaved can insult Him, and the unsaved can blaspheme Him
Was the Holy Spirit present and active in the creation of the universe?
yes
What was one of the Holy Spirit’s most important works?
the inspiration of the Bible
What does the Holy Spirit’s name remind us of?
the definition of inspiration