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Resources on the Divine Person of the Holy Spirit

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Shawn McCraney against the Personhood of the Holy Spirit
Shawn McCraney against the Personhood of the Holy Spirit

Bad Arguments against the Personhood of the Holy Spirit

Neuter Pneuma and Neuter Pronouns Mean Not a Person (#1)
Neuter Pneuma and Neuter Pronouns Mean Not a Person (#1)

Is the Holy Spirit an “it”?

Arguments from Silence (#2)
Arguments from Silence (#2)

The Holy Spirit isn't given a personal name like “Jesus,” isn't mentioned in Paul’s “grace and peace” salutations, and so on. So what?

Definition by Parallelism (#3)
Definition by Parallelism (#3)

“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” Does this mean that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal power of God?

Definition by Etymology or Root Meaning (#4)
Definition by Etymology or Root Meaning (#4)

The Hebrew and Greek words for “Spirit” come from roots meaning air, breath, or wind. So, is the Holy Spirit God’s breath?

Other Articles on the Holy Spirit

The Biblical Basis of the Doctrine of the Trinity, Part V: The Holy Spirit Is God
The Biblical Basis of the Doctrine of the Trinity, Part V: The Holy Spirit Is God

A simple outline giving an overview of biblical texts pertaining to the deity and person of the Holy Spirit.

The Gift of the Holy Ghost and the Mormon Religion
The Gift of the Holy Ghost and the Mormon Religion

Compares the Mormon view with the Bible on these four questions: What is the “gift of the Holy Spirit”? Is a ritual required to receive the gift? Who can give us this gift? And, How can we recognize the Holy Spirit?

Mormonism and the Holy Ghost
Mormonism and the Holy Ghost

Problems concerning the LDS view of the person of the Holy Ghost (i.e., the Holy Spirit), whether he dwells in the hearts of believers, and other concerns with the Mormon view of his work.

The Personhood of the Holy Spirit in John and Acts: A Narrative Approach
The Personhood of the Holy Spirit in John and Acts: A Narrative Approach

An academic-level paper on the person of the Holy Spirit, divided into six parts. Click on the link above for an overview and links to each part of the article.