God the Holy Spirit

Picturing the Spirit (Jesus is human, Father is archetype, Spirit is dove)

What is wind, fire, water like?

He is God (Matt 28:19-20)

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, with the father and the son he is worshipped and glorified, he has spoken through the prophets.

Meaning of proceeds

Tyler Perry movies (Power “proceeds” from mother figure – how?)

Spoken through the Prophets (2 Peter 1:21)

Not dictation – Spirit directs (like a wind on a sail) human language and thoughts to communicate his will (Jesus’ passion significance)

How do we know if somebody is “inspired” by the Spirit?

Old Covenant (Deut 18:14-22)

New Covenant (1 John 4:5-6)

Lord giver of life – Father plans

Sign of new life – fruit of the spirit (Gal 5:22-23)

Examine yourself