THE APOSTLES' CREED
STUDY GUIDE 4.2
Lesson 4: The Holy Spirit
Section 2: Personhood

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

II. Personhood

A. Attributes

B. Distinction

C. Relationship

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What evidence is given in the lesson to show that the Holy Spirit is a person, and not just an impersonal power? Explain the categories and give examples.

2. What evidence is given in the lesson to show that the Holy Spirit is a distinct person?

3. To which person or persons of the Godhead should we pray, according to the lesson?

4. In the “economic” sense of the Trinity, what is the role of the Holy Spirit?

5. What is the difference between the Eastern Orthodox view of the Holy Spirit and the traditional view held by the western Church?

6. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages:

  1 Corinthians 12:11
  Romans 8:26-27
  John 16:7

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why is it important to you personally to recognize that the Holy Spirit is a person? What difference would it make in your life if He were only an impersonal power?

2. Romans 8:26-27 tells us that the Holy Spirit is interceding for us "with groans that words cannot express." How does that make you feel? How does it affect your prayer life?

3. What aspects or attributes of the Holy Spirit encourage you most? Why?