The Holy Spirit Flashcards
Christians believe the Holy Spirit is the presence of God. True or False?
True
What does the story of Pentecost tell us about the Holy Spirit and the role of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is more than the presence if God, it can affect people too through giving gifts, visions, joy, knowledge.
What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
These are talents such as speaking in tongues.
What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?
These are characteristics such as patience, kindness, compassion, wisdom.
What do some Christians believe about speaking in tongues?
It’s the purest form of prayer and that it’s the heavenly language. They feel the Holy Spirit speaks through them and that they have no control over their own body.
Why do Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is important?
They believe the Holy Spirit is an important part if their daily lives and that as the spirit of God it guides and inspires them within their everyday life. Christians also believe that the Holy Spirit can be the power of God in people’s lives.
“The Holy Spirit is immanent” What does this mean?
That the Holy Spirit acres within the world.