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What We Believe About the Holy Spirit

Question: What do you believe concerning the Holy Spirit?

Answer: First, he is, together with the Father and the Son, true and eternal God. [1] Second, he is also given to me, [2] to make me by true faith share in Christ and all his benefits, [3] to comfort me, [4] and to remain with me forever.[5]

[1] Genesis 1:1, 2; Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:3, 4; 1 Corinthians 3:16.
[2] 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13.
[3] Galatians 3:14; 1 Peter 1:2.
[4] John 15:26; Acts 9:31.
[5] John 14:16, 17; 1 Peter 4:14.

Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A #53, Lord's Day 20 | Source