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The third person of the Trinity (God in three persons). He came upon the disciples at Pentecost after Jesus had ascended in to heaven (Acts 2:1-5). The role of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost) includes working in human beings, endowing them with the power of God.
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Big ideas: Trinity, Holy Spirit
- Today's New International Version
- 1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. 5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
- King James Version
- 1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
1. Term meaning learner or follower.
2. Used in the New Testament in particularly of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
3. Now applied more generally to all Christians.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
In many religions, the place where God dwells, and to which believers aspire after their death. Sometimes known as Paradise.
The third person of the Trinity (God in three persons). Came upon the disciples at Pentecost after Jesus had ascended in to heaven.
The third person of the Trinity (God in three persons). He came upon the disciples at Pentecost after Jesus had ascended in to heaven.