Pneumatology Flashcards
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Pneumatology
In what 3 ways is the Holy Spirit divine?
- His union w the Father and Son
- His synonymous reference among the Godhead
- He possesses divine attributes and qualites
How is the divinity of the trinity like a shell game?
The bible doesn’t allow one to see more glory in one member of the Trinity over the others
What are the 3 divine attributes and qualities of the Holy Spirit
His power, eternality, and omiscience
The Holy Spirit is an ______, not a _____ or an ______
person, force, it
What are the projections we have of the Father
Fatherly features and disposition takes over earthly father but makes him better
What are the projections we have of the Son?
We use the renaissance period imagery (brown hair, beard, long sullen face, robe, etc).
What are the projections we have of the Spirit?
immaterual, w/o physical substance
What about our projections about the members of the Trinity makes it harder to understand the Holy Spirit?
Since the Spirit seems to be immaterial, he seems less personal and therefore less like a person. Since He is harder to conceptualize, it is harder to accept him.
What are the 3 characteristics of a human?
intelligence, will, and emotions
What are some ways the Holy Spirit shows/uses his intelligence? (4)
He possesses, dispenses, instructs, and reminds us of his knowledge
How does the Holy Spirit instruct? (3)
Illumination, Annunciation, Application
What is illumination?
He’s the one that makes the “lights go off” when studying
What is Annunciation?
He draws our attention to particular truths in certain moments
What is Application?
He shows us how and where to apply what we’re learning
What are 3 examples of the Holy Spirit making decisions in Christ’s life?
Temptation, Anointing, and Gifts of Christ
What are 2 emotions the Holy Spirit showed in the bible?
Felt insulted and grieved
In what 8 ways did the Holy Spirit act in Jesus’s life?
- Birth
- Baptism
- Testing
- Empower
- Ministry
- Atonement
- Resurrection
- Exaltation
What bible verse points that we must willfully welcome and submit to the daily control of the Holy Spirit in every area of our lives
To be filled w/ the Holy Spirit
Eph. 5:18