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What symbolizes the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Genesis?
What symbolizes the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Genesis?
Which activity of the Holy Spirit is primarily responsible for unifying believers?
Which activity of the Holy Spirit is primarily responsible for unifying believers?
How is the Holy Spirit described in relation to evangelization?
How is the Holy Spirit described in relation to evangelization?
What does the Holy Spirit NOT cause individuals to do?
What does the Holy Spirit NOT cause individuals to do?
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What was the outcome of the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus?
What was the outcome of the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus?
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Which scripture passage emphasizes that the Holy Spirit does not impose unnecessary burdens?
Which scripture passage emphasizes that the Holy Spirit does not impose unnecessary burdens?
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What aspect of the Holy Spirit's work is associated with deepening faith?
What aspect of the Holy Spirit's work is associated with deepening faith?
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What comparison is made between oxygen and the Holy Spirit?
What comparison is made between oxygen and the Holy Spirit?
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Study Notes
Holy Spirit in the Bible
- Holy Spirit is present, but not seen, like oxygen.
- Symbolized by a wind in the Book of Genesis
- Example of presence: Abraham’s faithfulness to the covenant
- Example of presence: Courage given to leaders of Israel
- Example of presence: Moses delivering Israelites from slavery
- Example of presence: Joshua continuing his journey to the Promised Land
- Example of presence: David fighting a huge opponent
- Example of presence: Jesus’ conception
- Example of presence: Holy Spirit descending on Jesus as a dove
- Example of presence: Jesus giving the Holy Spirit to his disciples
- Example of presence: Faith sustained during persecution
- Example of presence: Pentecost
Church and the Holy Spirit
- Holy Spirit gives life, unifies and moves to ministry in the Church
- Three activities of the Holy Spirit in the Church:
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Gives Life:
- "It is the decision of the Holy Spirit, and ours too, not to lay on you any burden beyond what is necessary” (Acts 15:28).
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Unifies:
- Prepares us to accept Christ
- Draws us to him
- Opens our minds and hearts to Christ’s words and deeds, especially His passion, death and resurrection
- Makes Christ present, especially in the Sacraments
- Reconciles and puts us in communion with God
- We experience the Holy Spirit in preaching the gospel, celebrating sacraments, and deepening our faith through new life of grace
- Holy Spirit calls us to share in building the People of God
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Moves to Ministry:
- The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II) states that the Holy Spirit is the principal agent of evangelization.
- Continuously brings the work of Christ to perfection
- Precedes, accompanies, and fructifies the work of the Church
- Impels each individual to proclaim the Gospel
- Causes the word of salvation to be accepted and understood in the depths of consciences
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Gives Life:
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