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HOLY OF HOLIES - HOLY SPIRIT

The book of Hebrews uses the word “blood” 20 times, them freely, though we do not understand the process of
showing that it is the blood of Christ that was development. In one sense Father, Son, and Spirit are
foreshadowed by the O.T. types. Holy One. “Holy One” three persons, and in another they are one. Webster’s
is a title frequently used of God in Scripture (Is. 1:4; Dictionary defines the Trinity as ‘the union of three
5:19, 24; 6:3; 10:17, 20; 12:6; 17:7; 29:19, 23; 30:11, persons (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) in one
12, 15, 29; 31:1; 37:23; 40:25; 41:14, 16, 20; 43:3, Godhead, so that all the three are one God as to
14-15; 45:11; 47:4; 48:17; 49:7; 54:5; 55:5; 57:15; substance, but three persons as to individuality.’ This is
60:9, 14; Je. 50:29; 51:5; Eze. 39:7; Ho. 11:9; Hab. in the main the doctrine of the trinity, as held by all the
1:12; 3:3; Lk. 1:49). His name is “holy” (Is. 57:15). The great communities of Christendom” (Cathcart).
Bible tells us that God is jealous for His Holy name (Eze. The Holy Spirit’s Relationship with the Father and the
39:25). Jesus Christ is also called the “Holy One” (Lk. Son. Some Bible passages speak of the Holy Spirit as the
4:34; Ac. 2:37; 3:14; 13:35). While men are called holy Spirit of God or the Spirit of Christ. By this, some
in Scripture in the sense of sanctified unto God (Mk. conclude that the Holy Spirit is only an indistinct part of
6:20; Ac. 3:21), the term “holy” is NEVER used as a title the Father and Son, something like man’s spirit is of
for a fallen man. It is wrong, therefore, to speak of holy man. This is not the Bible’s teaching, though. The Holy
Mary, or holy Joseph, or of the pope as His Holiness, etc. Spirit is one with the Father and Son, yet He is also a
These are titles of divinity and must never be given to a distinct Person (Mt. 28:19; 2 Co. 13:14; 1 Jn. 5:7; Ep.
man. [See Blood, Clergy, Dedicate, Healing, Jesus 2:18; 4:4-6; Jn. 14:16, 26; 16:7-15). (1) The Holy Spirit
Christ, Joy, Just, Justification, Reverend, Roman is called a person and does the works of a person (Jn.
Catholic Church, Saint, Sanctification.] 14:17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15). (2) The Holy Spirit has His
HOLY OF HOLIES. The rearmost compartment in the own feelings (Ep. 4:20). (3) The Holy Spirit has His
Tabernacle (Ex. 26:33-34; He. 9:3, 8). The holy of holies own will (Ac. 13:2; 15:28; 1 Co. 12:11). (4) The Holy
contained the ark of the covenant which held the Ten Spirit has His own mind (Ro. 8:26-27).
Commandments and was covered with the mercy seat The Holy Spirit’s Works. IN O.T. TIMES: (1) Creation
(Ex. 26:33-34). Images of the cherubim were on the (Ge. 1:2; Job 33:4). (2) Inspiration of the Scriptures
mercy seat. The holy of holies pictured God’s dwelling (Ex. 31:3; 35:31; Nu. 11:17; 24:2; 27:18; Ge. 41:38; 1
place in heaven (He. 9:8-9; 10:19). When Christ died Ch. 28:11-12; 2 Ch. 15:1; Eze. 8:3; 11:1; Da. 4:8; Ze.
the veil into the holy of holies was rent, indicating that 1:1; Mi. 3:8). (3) Anointing God’s servants (Ge. 41:38;
through Christ’s blood sinners have access into God’s Ex. 31:3; Ps. 51:11-12; Is. 48:16; 59:19). IN JESUS’ LIFE
holy presence (Mk. 15:37-38; He. 10:19-20). [See (Jn. 3:34): (1) In His birth (Mt. 1:18; Lk. 1:35). (2) At
Atonement, Blood, Mercy Seat, Propitiation, His baptism (Mt. 3:16). (3) In His miracles (Mt. 12:28).
Tabernacle.] (4) In His teaching (Ac. 1:2). (5) In His temptations
HOLY SCRIPTURES. [See Bible, Bible Versions, (Mt. 4:1). (6) In His resurrection (Ro. 1:4; 1 Pe. 3:18).
Canon, Dynamic Equivalency, Erasmus, Inspiration, TOWARD THE UNSAVED: (1) Convicting and drawing
Masoretic Text, Preservation.] men to Christ (Jn. 16:7-11). (2) Regenerating those
HOLY SEE. A name used by the Roman Catholic who trust Christ (Jn. 3:5-6; Tit. 3:5). TOWARD
Church to describe the office of the pope, as well as for CHRISTIANS: (1) Indwelling (Ro. 8:9). (2) Sealing (Ep.
the place of his residence in Rome. See means seat, or 1:13-14: 4:30; 2 Co. 1:22). (3) Imparting spiritual gifts
place of authority. The Roman Catholic Church falsely (1 Co. 1:22). (4) Teaching (1 Jn. 2:20, 27). The Holy
believes that the pope is the center of authority for all Spirit is called the “Spirit of truth” four times in the
Christendom. [See Roman Catholic Church, Vatican.] N.T.--Jn. 14:17; 15:26; 16:13; 1 Jn. 5:6. (5) Giving
HOLY SPIRIT. The Holy Spirit is not merely an access to the Father (Ep. 2:18). (6) Changing believers
influence. He is also not merely the Lord’s spirit in the into the image of Christ (2 Co. 3:18). (7) Affirming that
same sense that man’s spirit is man’s spirit. Man’s spirit we are children of God (Ro. 8:15-16). (8) Interceding
is never said to be a separate person. The Holy Spirit, (Ro. 8:26-27). (9) Producing fruit (Ga. 5:22-23). (10)
though, is a Person of the Trinity. The Father is God; the Giving power over sin (Ro. 8:12-13). (11) Sanctifying (1
Son is God; the Spirit is God. “The three divine persons Co. 6:11). (12) Empowering and overseeing world
are one God. This is a great mystery; but not greater evangelism (Ac. 1:8; 13:4; 16:6-7). (13) Resurrecting
than the mysteries presented by some of the material (Ro. 8:11).
objects around us. We cannot understand the mode by Emblems of the Holy Spirit. (1) Water (Jn. 3:5;
which certain agencies produce the wood of a tree, and 7:38-39). (2) Fire (Mt. 3:11). (3) Wind (Jn. 3:8). (4)
its bark, foliage, blossoms, and fruit; or the way by Oil (Ps. 45:7). (5) Rain and dew (Ps. 72:6). (6) Dove
which human food makes bones, and flesh, and skin, (Mt. 3:16). (7) Voice (Is. 6:8). (8) A seal (Re. 7:2; Ep.
and hair, and nails. These are mysteries, but we believe 4:30) (Scofield).

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