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:''Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to '''God through him''', since '''he always lives to make intercession''' for them.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Heb 7:25.</ref> | :''Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to '''God through him''', since '''he always lives to make intercession''' for them.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Heb 7:25.</ref> | ||
Jesus distinguishes the Spirit from the Father: | |||
:''But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jn 14:26.</ref> | |||
He also distinguishes the Holy Spirit from himself: | |||
:''Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jn 16:7.</ref> | |||
Paul says that the Holy Spirit also prays or “intercedes” for us, indicating a distinction between the Holy Spirit and God the Father to whom the intercession is made: | |||
:''And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Ro 8:27.</ref> | |||
===The role of the Holy Spirit=== | |||
Some have questioned whether the Holy Spirit is indeed a distinct person, rather than just the “power” or “force” of God at work in the world. But the New Testament evidence is quite clear and strong. First are the several verses mentioned where the Holy Spirit is put in a coordinate relationship with the Father and the Son since the Father and Son are both persons, the coordinate expression strongly intimates that the Holy Spirit is a person also.<ref>Wayne A. Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Leicester, England; Grand Rapids, MI: Inter-Varsity Press; Zondervan Pub. House, 2004), 232.</ref> | |||
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