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
Name four individuals who were empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Bazaleel, Gideon, Samson, and David
How long did Samson judge Israel?
20 years
Who is the only judge who was said to have been filled with the Spirit on at least four occassions?
Samson
What signified the coming of the Holy Spirit to every Christian?
Jesus breathing upon His disciples in the upper room
What does an individual additionally receive when he accepts Jesus as his personal Saviour?
the Holy Spirit to dwell in his body
What is the act of setting apart something or someone from the world and unto God’s service?
santification
What is the phrase that is often used to describe the process of sanctification?
“filling of the Spirit”
What tense is the command “be filled with the Spirit” in?
present tense
What does the command “be filled with the Spirit” denote?
a continual process for the Christian
What is the role that the Holy Spirit plays during the process of salvation?
the seal of our salvation
What is the role of the Holy Spirit during the process of sanctification?
he fills us
What are the nine gifts of the Spirit?
wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophesy, discerning, tongues, interpretation
What are the nine graces of the Spirit?
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faith, meekness, temperance
What are extraordinary powers, distinguishing certain Christians and enabling them to serve the church of Christ, the reception of which is due to the power of divine grace operating in their souls by the Holy Spirit?
nine gifts of the Spirit
Does any Christian have the right to ask for a particular spiritual gift?
no
Why are spiritual gifts important?
because of the Giver of that gift (God)
What does the Bible use as an illustration of the spiritual gifts in the body of believers?
the human body
Will God’s spiritual gift ever guide you contrary to God’s Word?
no
What is the key to the fruit of the Spirit?
love
What is the unpardonable sin?
the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
Who did Jesus contrast against with the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
himself
Did Jesus ever state that the Pharisees had committed the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
no
When Jesus cast a demon out of a deaf and dumb man, whose power did the Pharisees attribute to this work?
Satan
If His children reject His exhortations, what will God do?
chastise them
What will God do as a last resort if His child does not obey, even after being chastised?
He will take His child home prematurely
Name two outstanding Christians with the gift of languages?
William Carrey and William Tyndale
