Bible Dictionary
Holy Ghost
The Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, is the third Person of the Trinity. He possesses divine attributes, teaches, guides, comforts, intercedes, empowers, and works in creation and redemption.
Definition
The Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, is the third Person of the Trinity. He possesses personal intelligence and will, performs personal offices, and is described with divine names and attributes. Creation, miracles, and worship are also ascribed to Him.
Biblical Usage
The Holy Spirit reproves, helps, glorifies, intercedes, teaches, guides, and empowers. Scripture associates Him with divine revelation, creation, miracles, and the worship of God. His personality is shown by the personal actions and offices attributed to Him.
Historical Background
The supplied material presents the Holy Ghost as both personally distinct and truly divine, identifying the term with the Holy Spirit. No separate historical background is supplied.
Scripture References
John 14:17
John 14:26
1 Corinthians 2:10
1 Corinthians 2:11
John 16:7-13
Romans 8:26
Luke 12:12
Acts 5:32
Acts 15:28
Acts 16:6
Acts 28:25
1 Corinthians 2:13
Hebrews 2:4
Hebrews 3:7
Exodus 17:7
Psalms 95:7
Hebrews 3:7-11
Psalms 139:7
Ephesians 2:17
Ephesians 2:18
1 Corinthians 12:13
Luke 1:35
Romans 8:11
Hebrews 9:4
Genesis 1:2
Job 26:13
Psalms 104:30
Matthew 12:28
1 Corinthians 12:9-11
Isaiah 6:3
Romans 9:1
Revelation 1:4
Matthew 28:19
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The third Person of the adorable Trinity. His personality is proved (1) from the fact that the attributes of personality, as intelligence and volition, are ascribed to him (John 14:17, 26; 15:26; 1 Cor. 2:10, 11; 12:11). He reproves, helps, glorifies, intercedes (John 16:7-13; Rom. 8:26). (2) He executes the offices peculiar only to a person. The very nature of these offices involves personal distinction (Luke 12:12; Acts 5:32; 15:28; 16:6; 28:25; 1 Cor. 2:13; Heb. 2:4; 3:7; 2 Pet. 1:21). His divinity is established (1) from the fact that the names of God are ascribed to him (Ex. 17:7; Ps. 95:7; comp. Heb. 3:7-11); and (2) that divine attributes are also ascribed to him, omnipresence (Ps. 139:7; Eph. 2:17, 18; 1 Cor. 12:13); omniscience (1 Cor. 2:10, 11); omnipotence (Luke 1:35; Rom. 8:11); eternity (Heb. 9:4). (3) Creation is ascribed to him (Gen. 1:2; Job 26:13; Ps. 104:30), and the working of miracles (Matt. 12:28; 1 Cor. 12:9-11). (4) Worship is required and ascribed to him (Isa. 6:3; Acts 28:25; Rom. 9:1; Rev. 1:4; Matt. 28:19).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ho'-li gost.</p><p>See HOLY SPIRIT.</p>