![]() Faith: Not simply “saving faith,” but an unshakable trust that God will perform miracles.(Contrast Peter’s rhetorical performance prior to Pentecost with his two sermons after)! Knowledge ( gnosis): This depends, not on intellect, but on love an intimate personal relationship.Wisdom ( sophia): Divine wisdom, contrasted with human wisdom is one of the “Seven Spirits” of Isa 11:1,2 fulfilled in Christ given to Steven, and available to us all.Notice this list: Wisdom is first tongues last. No one should boast of having received a greater gift. Indeed, He even gives us special “gifts.” I do not believe that any of the “lists” of gifts are intended to be complete, only representative. Epi, “upon you”: There are some events where the Holy Spirit comes upon us.En, “in”: Once we’ve accepted Christ, the Holy Spirit dwells in us.Para, “with”: The Holy Spirit works with us to convict us of sin and lead us to Jesus Christ. ![]() Three Greek prepositions are used to describe our relationship with the Holy Spirit:.Beginning with creation He is the source of knowledge He has a mind He has a will He loves us He was given a special assignment during our Lord’s absence and He abides with us forever.(Yet, He never speaks of Himself and He is always represented as an “unnamed servant.” ) The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit even enjoys special protection. Notice the Individual Distinctives of each member of the Trinity: ![]()
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