Dogmatic Topics, Part 11

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Dogmatic Topics, Part 11 – The Divinity of the Holy Spirit

Objectives:

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• To review about The Trinity
• To study The Divinity of The Holy Spirit
• To see The Holy Spirit in ministry
• To see Christian virtues through The Holy Spirit
• To see the Holy Spirit in the sacraments

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The Holy Trinity

• One God, Three Hypostases, One essence
• Biblical references
• Examples to simplify
• The Trinity shares all Divine Attributes except ONE

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The Divinity of The Son

• Proven through:
• His Miracles
• His Authority
• Divine Attributes
• His Relationship with The Father
• His Relationship with The Holy Spirit

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The Divinity of The Holy Spirit

• The Council of Constantinople in 381 AD
• Macedonius, The Bishop of Constantinople
• 150 Bishops and Pope Timothy

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• “Yes, we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life….”

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Dogmatic Topics, Part 11 – The Divinity of the Holy Spirit

Objectives:

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• To review about The Trinity
• To study The Divinity of The Holy Spirit
• To see The Holy Spirit in ministry
• To see Christian virtues through The Holy Spirit
• To see the Holy Spirit in the sacraments

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1. Biblical References

• Attributes of God:
• The Creator
• Omniscient
• Omnipotent
• Life Giver
• Forgiver of Sins

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1. Biblical References Cont.

“The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters” (Genesis 1:1-2)

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“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4)

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1. Biblical References Cont.

• The Omniscient Holy Spirit
• St. Paul declared the Divinity of The Holy Spirit

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“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10)

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1. Biblical References Cont.

• The Omniscient Holy Spirit

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“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea” (Psalm 139:7-9)

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1. Biblical References Cont.

• The Holy Spirit is A Life Giver

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“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63)

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“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4)

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1. Biblical References Cont.

• The Holy Spirit is A Forgiver of Sins

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“And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:11)

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Symbols of The Holy Spirit

1. Oil
• Anoint the priests, kings, and prophets
2. Water
• Life
3. Dove
• Noah`s Ark
• Baptism
4. Wind
• Pentecost
5. Fire
• Pentecost

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OIL

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Joshua

King Saul

David

Aaron and His Sons

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Dove

Fire

The Holy Spirit in The New Testament

• Gabriel appeared to Zachariah and then he was mute for 9 months
• The first thing he said was:

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• “Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His people” (Luke 1:67-68)

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The Holy Spirit w/ St. Mary and Elizabeth

“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you” (Luke 1:35)

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“And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit” (Luke 1:41)

- John received The Holy Spirit

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The Holy Spirit w/ Simeon the Elder

“And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law” (Luke 2:25-27)

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Dogmatic Topics, Part 11 – The Divinity of the Holy Spirit

Objectives:

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• To review about The Trinity
• To study The Divinity of The Holy Spirit
• To see The Holy Spirit in ministry
• To see Christian virtues through The Holy Spirit
• To see the Holy Spirit in the sacraments

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2. The Holy Spirit in Ministry

• The Holy Spirit at Pentecost

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• Philip’s Ministry to Ethiopian
• Eunuch/Minister

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• St. Peter preaching to Cornelius

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• St Paul & Barnabas’ Ministry

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2. The Holy Spirit in Ministry Cont.

• The Disciples at Pentecost

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“Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them” (Acts 2:41)

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2. The Holy Spirit in Ministry Cont.

• Philip Preaches to the Ethiopian Eunuch

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“Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot” (Acts 8:29)

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2. The Holy Spirit in Ministry Cont.

• St. Peter preached to Cornelius – Acts 10

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“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word” (Acts 10:44)

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2. The Holy Spirit in Ministry Cont.

• The Holy Spirit sent St. Paul and Barnabas

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“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away” (Acts 13:2-3)

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Dogmatic Topics, Part 11 – The Divinity of the Holy Spirit

Objectives:

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• To review about The Trinity
• To study The Divinity of The Holy Spirit
• To see The Holy Spirit in ministry
• To see Christian virtues through The Holy Spirit
• To see the Holy Spirit in the sacraments

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3. The Holy Spirit and Christian Virtues

• All virtues are acquired and excelled by the Holy Spirit:

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“no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:3)

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• Faith
• Repentance
• Righteousness
• Meekness
• Gentleness

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3. The Fruit of The Holy Spirit

• Galatians 5

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3. The Gifts of The Holy Spirit

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Dogmatic Topics, Part 11 – The Divinity of the Holy Spirit

Objectives:

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• To review about The Trinity
• To study The Divinity of The Holy Spirit
• To see The Holy Spirit in ministry
• To see Christian virtues through The Holy Spirit
• To see the Holy Spirit in the sacraments

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4. The Holy Spirit in The Sacraments

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4. The Holy Spirit in The Sacraments

The Holy Spirit works in all 7 sacraments:

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1. Baptism = Forgiveness of Original Sin
2. Holy Myron = Confirmation/Chrismation
3. Communion = The Bread and Wine turn into The Body and The Blood
4. Confession = Forgiveness of Actual Sins
5. Matrimony = Unite 2 to 1
6. Unction of the sick = Forgiveness of Actual Sins & Healing
7. Priesthood = Consecrating certain persons for ministry

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4. The Holy Spirit & Agbeya / 1st Hour

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“One is the Holy Spirit, the comforter, Who is one hypostasis, Who proceeds from the Father, cleanness the whole creation, and teaches us to worship the Holy Trinity, one essence and one nature. We praise Him, we bless Him forever. Amen

(Prime Prayer)

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4. The Holy Spirit & Agbeya / 3rd Hour

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“O Lord who sent down Your Holy Spirit upon Your holy disciples and Your honored apostles in the third hour, do not take Him away from us, O Good One, but we ask You to renew Him within us, O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, the Word; a steadfast and life- giving spirit, a spirit of prophecy and chastity, a spirit of holiness, justice and authority”

(Litany)

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Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit?

“Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men” (Matthew 12:31)

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• Resist the work of the Holy Spirit inside you
• No repentance or confession
• No prayer or matanias
• No Christian virtues
• Death in sin

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Important Verses – DO NOT

“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God” (Ephesians 4:30)

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“Do not quench the spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19)

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Important Verses – BUT BE

“Be filled with the spirit” (Ephesians 5:18)

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“Be fervent in spirit; serving the Lord” (Romans 12:11)

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Dogmatic Topics, Part 11 – The Divinity of the Holy Spirit

Objectives:

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• To review about The Trinity
• To study The Divinity of The Holy Spirit
• To see The Holy Spirit in ministry
• To see Christian virtues through The Holy Spirit
• To see the Holy Spirit in the sacraments

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Memorization Verses

1. “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4)

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• “Do not quench the spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19)

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