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The Holy Spirit

Q What is the Holy Spirit?

A The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity, God at work in
the world and in the Church even now.

Q How is the Holy Spirit revealed in the Old Covenant?

A The Holy Spirit is revealed in the Old Covenant as the giver of
life, the One who spoke through the prophets.

Q How is the Holy Spirit revealed in the New Covenant?

A The Holy Spirit is revealed as the Lord who leads us into all truth
and enables us to grow in the likeness of Christ.

Q How do we recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

A We recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit when we confess Jesus
Christ as Lord and are brought into love and harmony with God, with
ourselves, with our neighbors, and with all creation.

Q How do we recognize the truths taught by the Holy Spirit?

A We recognize truths to be taught by the Holy Spirit when they are
in accord with the Scriptures.