holy-spirit

Studies defending the deity, personhood, and work of the Holy Spirit using Scripture and exegesis.

Haydock Catholic Commentary on 1 John 5:7 Members Public

The following excerpt is from John Haydock’s Catholic Commentary on the Holy Bible on 1 John 5 5:7. It was compiled by the late Rev. Fr. George Leo Haydock. The commentary can be accessed online: Haydock Commentary Online. All emphasis will be mine. Ver. 7. There are three

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Catechism, Hypostatic Union, Theosis, Christ’s Mediation & Communion of Saints Members Public

In this post I will quote the sections from the Catechism and its compendium to show that the Church both affirms and quotes 1 Timothy 2:5 where it plainly states that Christ is the one Mediator between God and men. I will also cite those parts where the Church

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, The Spirit, Basil & Amphiliocus Members Public

The deuteron-canonical writings contain passages which point to the Triunity of God. In fact, the New Testament itself echoes the language and ideas of these writings when describing Christ as Divine. For instance, Jesus is said to be the Wisdom, Word and Power of God, being uniquely born (monogenes) Son

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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The Favored One Whom the Lord Indwelt Members Public

In Luke’s Gospel, the angel Gabriel comes to the blessed Virgin to announce that she will conceive by the Holy Spirit and give birth to the Lord who will sit enthroned on David’s throne in order to rule as King forever:  “Now in the sixth month, the angel

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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“King’s to You, Fernand" Members Public

”Accepting James White’s Challenge to Provide an Exegesis of 1 John 5:1" The following is Dr. David W. Allen's refutation to internet reformed apologist James R. White's butchering of 1 John 5:1 for the purpose of forcing his calvinistic misreading into it.

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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The Trinity in Isaiah 61 Members Public

In the book of Isaiah we have a case where YHWH speaks of YHWH anointing him by placing his Spirit upon him for the express purpose of preaching the Gospel: The Spirit of Lord Yahweh is upon me Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted;

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Hilary, Cyril & the Filioque Members Public

I cite a few references from two renowned early Church fathers on the issue of the eternal procession of the Holy Spirit. All emphasis will be mine. Hilary of Poitiers 29. Concerning the Holy Spirit I ought not to be silent, and yet I have no need to speak; still,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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St. Augustine, Trinity & Filioque Pt. 2 Members Public

The following is taken from St. Augustine’s On the Trinity Book 5 (V). All emphasis will be mine. Chapter 8.— Whatever is Spoken of God According to Substance, is Spoken of Each Person Severally, and Together of the Trinity Itself. One Essence in God, and Three, in Greek, Hypostases,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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