Person of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit as teacher

John 14:26

The Holy Spirit searches and knows

1 Corinthians 2:10–11

The Holy Spirit can be grieved

Ephesians 4:30

Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22–23

Spiritual gifts (main NT list)

1 Corinthians 12:4–7

What qualities show the Holy Spirit is a person, not a force?

He knows (1 Corinthians 2:10–11), teaches (John 14:26), testifies (John 15:26), can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), loves (Romans 15:30), chooses (1 Corinthians 12:11), and intercedes (Romans 8:26).

Where is the Spirit’s personal nature seen in the OT and NT?

OT: Isaiah 61:1 (“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me”). NT: John 14–16 (the Spirit as “another Helper” who teaches and guides).

Where would you go for the main lists of spiritual gifts?

1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12.

Where would you go for the fruit of the Spirit?

Galatians 5:22–23.

What is the difference between gifts of the Spirit and fruit of the Spirit?

Gifts are Spirit-given abilities for ministry and service (1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12); fruit is Christlike character produced in a believer’s life (Galatians 5:22–23).