ding to Edward Palmer, the Trinity operates “from the Father, through the Son, to the Holy Spirit.” He has a perfecting and finishing work. Each member of the trinity plays a different part in every function that they perform. Let’s examine creation for example. The Spirit gave life to God’s creation. God created the heavens and the earth, but “…the earth was without form…” according to Genesis 1:2. Then “… the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Genesis 1:2b) In Psalms 33:6 it says that the heavens were made and the Lord breathed out upon them. The Spirit is in essence the breath of God. Job 26:13 says, “By His Spirit, He adorned the heavens…” Man received life from the Spirit according to Job 33:4; “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” God created, and the Holy Spirit perfected. What role does the Spirit play in salvation? He is responsible for the conviction of sin in mankind. In the book of John, Jesus speaks about the Spirit and He says, “… when He has come, He will convict the world of sin…” The Spirit is also responsible for giving new life, and for the regeneration of the old man. Jesus stated in John 3:5, “Most assuredly I say unto you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” In Titus 3:5 it says, “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit is a vital part of the trinity and our lives. He is our peace in times of trouble and our teacher in times of need. Not a super power, but a person. A loving and compassionate person. The Ministry of Jesus Christ “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” ...
