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'''Holy Spirit''' names the abiding presence of [[God]] within human life. Through the Holy Spirit, the words of [[Christ]] are remembered, interpreted, and lived. Through the Holy Spirit, persons are [[Baptism|reborn into new life]]. | '''Holy Spirit''' names the abiding presence of [[God]] within human life. Through the Holy Spirit, the words of [[Christ]] are remembered, interpreted, and lived. Through the Holy Spirit, persons are [[Baptism|reborn into new life]]. | ||
The Holy Spirit does not establish a separate authority beside Christ, nor does the Spirit overturn His teaching. Rather, the Spirit bears witness to Him, bringing forth in persons what God has placed within them and guiding them toward faithful conduct. | The Holy Spirit does not establish a separate [[authority]] beside Christ, nor does the Spirit overturn His teaching. Rather, the Spirit bears witness to Him, bringing forth in persons what God has placed within them and guiding them toward faithful conduct. | ||
The work of the Spirit is often recognized only in hindsight. A person may experience conviction, calling, transformation, or rebirth before understanding their source. As Jesus taught, the wind blows where it wills; one hears its sound but does not know where it comes from or where it goes. | The work of the Spirit is often recognized only in hindsight. A person may experience conviction, calling, transformation, or [[rebirth]] before understanding their source. As Jesus taught, the wind blows where it wills; one hears its sound but does not know where it comes from or where it goes. | ||
The [[Church of Humans]] therefore looks for the fruits of the Spirit rather than claims of authority. The Spirit grants no jurisdiction over others. Its work is known by what it brings forth. | The [[Church of Humans]] therefore looks for the fruits of the Spirit rather than claims of authority. The Spirit grants no [[jurisdiction]] over others. Its work is known by what it brings forth. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Glossary]] | * [[Glossary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:31, 15 June 2026
Holy Spirit names the abiding presence of God within human life. Through the Holy Spirit, the words of Christ are remembered, interpreted, and lived. Through the Holy Spirit, persons are reborn into new life.
The Holy Spirit does not establish a separate authority beside Christ, nor does the Spirit overturn His teaching. Rather, the Spirit bears witness to Him, bringing forth in persons what God has placed within them and guiding them toward faithful conduct.
The work of the Spirit is often recognized only in hindsight. A person may experience conviction, calling, transformation, or rebirth before understanding their source. As Jesus taught, the wind blows where it wills; one hears its sound but does not know where it comes from or where it goes.
The Church of Humans therefore looks for the fruits of the Spirit rather than claims of authority. The Spirit grants no jurisdiction over others. Its work is known by what it brings forth.