The personality of the Holy Spirit 2
The Holy Spirit is the third person in the Godhead eternally (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Therefore, it will not make meaning to say that He is just an influence or power without personality. The following discusses the personality of the Holy Spirit as revealed in the Bible.
The Bible uses personal pronouns such as ‘ He’, ‘Himself’ to refer to the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ used these pronouns several times during His walk on this earth (John 14:15,16,26; 16:7-14; 15:26-27).
The Holy Spirit has personal qualities. He has a mind (Romans 8:27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-13); Will (1 Corinthians 12:11) and Emotions (Romans 8:26-27; 15:30; Colossians 1:8). The mind, will and emotions constitute personality.
The Holy Spirit has a personal title such as ‘Comforter’ (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7). Jesus referred to Him as ‘Another Comforter’ in John 14:16. A power or force could not take the place of Jesus after His ascension therefore the Holy Spirit is a person. He personally related to the disciples just like the way Jesus personally related to His disciples.
The Holy Spirit engages in personal actions. He works (1 Corinthians 12:11); searches (1 Corinthians 2:10); speaks (Acts 13:2; Revelation 2:7); testifies (John 15:26); bears witness (1 John 5:6); teaches (John 14:26); instructs (Nehemiah 9:20); prays and intercedes (Romans 8:26); leads (Matthew 4:1); guides believers into all truth (John 16:13); convicts men of sin (John 16:8); calls men into the ministry of the Gospel (Acts 13:2); imparts spiritual gifts to the church (1 Corinthians 12:7-11) and many other acts.
The Holy Spirit has personal feelings. He can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30); can be insulted (Hebrews 10:29); can be lied to (Acts 5:3); can be blasphemed (Matthew 12:31-32); can be resisted (Acts 7:51); can be tempted (Acts 6:9); can be vexed (Isaiah 63:10); can be quenched (1 Thessalonians 5:19).
The Holy Spirit is God dwelling within the children of God so that the will of God can be fulfilled on earth. It is a great blessing and privilege to live in the consciousness of the presence of the Holy Spirit. The personality of the Holy Spirit is awesome.
