The Holy Spirit

Begin this lesson by first reading the Apostle’s Creed. See Resources section for text.

Who is the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, coequal and coeternal with both God the Father and God the Son, and equally worthy of honor and worship.

(Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit gives life to all living things, reveals the word of God, and calls people to saving faith in Christ Jesus. The Holy Spirit dwells within Christians, uniting them to Christ, convicting them of sin, granting spiritual gifts, and imparting grace.

(1 Samuel 16:13; Psalm 143; Joel 2:28-29; John 15:26)

How do you receive the Holy Spirit?

All who repent and are baptized receive the Holy Spirit, who gives a new birth in Christ, breaks the hold of sin, and begins the work of sanctification.

(John 3; Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

How does the Holy Spirit strengthen you for life in Christ?

The Holy Spirit convicts me of sin, gives me spiritual gifts, extends graces, draws me closer to Christ, and reveals the Word of God to me.

(Job 27:2–4; Matthew 10:19–20; John 14:12; Romans 8:15–27)

What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

The fruit of the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentlessness, faithfulness, and self-control.

(Galatians 5:22-23)

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Among the gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues. The Holy Spirit imparts these gifts as the Holy Spirit wills for the building up of the body and the mission of the Kingdom. The New Testament also mentions as gifts the specific roles of those who do Kingdom work: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers.

(Psalm 68; Luke 11:13; 1 Corinthians 12)