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Lord’s Day 20

Q53. What do you believe concerning the Holy Spirit?

First, he, as well as the Father and the Son, is eternal God. Second, he has been given to me personally, so that, by true faith, he makes me share in Christ and all his blessings, comforts me, and will remain with me forever.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Genesis 1:1–2

Matthew 28:19

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 5:3–4

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

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1 Corinthians 6:19

2 Corinthians 1:21–22

Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Galatians 4:6

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

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Galatians 3:14

4

John 15:26

Acts 9:31

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John 14:16–17

1 Peter 4:14

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Test Yourself · Q53

What do you believe concerning the Holy Spirit?