Is the Holy Spirit a Real Person? (Trinity True or False?)

Who or what is the Holy Spirit? This enigmatic question has puzzled theologians and believers alike for centuries. Join Pastor Mark Finley as he studies the depths of this mystery in our latest video. Is the Holy Spirit merely a divine force or influence, or is there more to this critical component of the Godhead? And what about the unpardonable sin – a concept that has evoked fear and confusion among many? How does our understanding of the Holy Spirit tie into this alarming notion? Discover the intricate connections and unravel the truths that have been debated for ages. Pastor Finley takes you on a journey through scripture and theology, challenging preconceived notions and opening new vistas of understanding. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the profound mysteries surrounding the Holy Spirit and the unpardonable sin.

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[ChildofGod]

Jesus give me grace and endurance this Christmas. As a single mother my number one priority, are my sons. Both of them are autistic so they require a lot from me. God give me strength as I struggle to provide for them. My faith in you is still strong! Even as I struggle to pay rent every month and I struggle to buy groceries for my children, I KEEP FAITH in you LORD. Jesus hear my prayers I’m so overwhelmed and discouraged because I’m also battling lupus and have heart issues. Lord give me strength because I want to give up. 😢

[thomaspollock-ekvn]

As a 4th generation 7th Day Adventist, I am excited for the times we are living in.
Who would've thought that we were living in the end of times?
Come Lord Jesus, come!!!

[MongRay-ni]

Some would like to believe that "God" and "Lord" are synonyms. This is how they attempt to harmonize 1 Corinthians 8:6 with their Trinity dogma, for it says: "But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him." However, a comparison of Matthew 22:32 with Romans 14:9 should lay to rest any notion of God = Lord. Consider the evidence for yourselves.

"I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living." (Matthew 22:32)

"For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living." (Romans 14:9)

God is not the God of the dead, but Christ is Lord of the dead. The Bible teaches plainly that there is a distinction between these terms, and they are not the same being. (Remember, Ellen White says "God is a being.").

In fact, the "and" in Greek ("kai"), can be used to separate between two separate entities, as it does in 1 Corinthians 8:6. Had the writer wished to equate them, a separate, more poetic conjunction, could have been used or added, which is "te" in Greek. Putting the two words together, i.e. "τε καὶ", creates an expression which places the two things on a level with each other--and this is often translated as "both." But the Father is not _both_ our God and our Lord, nor is Jesus _both_ our Lord and our God. The father is "the only true God" (John 17:3), and Jesus is our Lord.

[bernardeskildsen]

Pastor Mark, I would like some clarification on Matthew 28:19, that you read at 33:15 in your video, the text that you put up on the screen was from the KJV. But when you quoted it you change the wording to “in the name of the Father and in the name of the Son and in the name of the Holy Spirit”, which is not how the text reads. As I look back in history according to Eusebius the original reading of Matthew 28:19 was as follows, “with one word and one voice He said to His disciples: Go, and make disciples of all nations in My name, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, ” this was changed in the 4th century during the time of the council of Nicaea. It was at that time that a number of new doctrines were brought into the church and the Roman Catholic was being established. It’s interesting that all Baptisms in the book of Act were done in the name of Jesus or of the Lord but not once in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. In your sermon you changed the wording to include “the name”, of in front of the Son and the Holy Spirit. I have to ask you if it wouldn’t serve your purpose better if you change Matthew 28:19 to read “in the name of God the Father and in the name of God the Son and in the name of God the Holy Spirit”, but in so doing we have violated scripture by adding to or taking away from God’s word. If you do that you could establish the Trinity Doctrine.
I for one will not grieve the Holy Spirit of God and of Christ by giving it to another!
Thank you for hearing me out your friend in Christ
Bernard Eskildsen

[lindaloftin]

Thank you Pastor Mark, Happy Sabbath Evening Everyone 😊

[KusiKwame-mnvv]

1 Corinthians 8:5, 6
For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many 'gods' and many 'lords'). Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.

[AdannaG]

Brethren, please note that Dr William Johnsson (an Australian Seventh-day Adventist theologian, author, and editor of the Adventist Review from 1982 to 2006) wrote the following:

‘Adventists beliefs have changed over the years under the impact of ‘present truth’. Most startling is the teaching regarding Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord … the Trinitarian understanding of God, now part of our fundamental beliefs, was not generally held by early Adventists’.

(William Johnsson, Adventist Review, 6th January 1994, Article: ‘Present Truth – Walking in God’s Light’).

[melvinlelko]

The HOLY SPIRIT is The FATHER"S SPIRIT

[danni-in-jax]

It is so funny because I was about to start talking bad about my boss today to a coworker and the Holy Spirit said stop. I said nevermind … Holy Spirit told me not to say anymore. We laughed. Then this shows up in my feed. Happy sabbath everyone ❤

[beverlymiller]

Pastor, if you said the Holy Spirit is the voice if God, that speaks to us then how is the Holy Spirit is a separate person from the father?

[bobbi]

Ellen White said that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father and His Son! There is only one God, one Son of God and their Holy Spirit! No where does the Bible say that there is 3 Gods! Jesus said that He is the Comforter. You cannot prove that the Holy Spirit is God from the Bible or EW writings.

[koduahowusuansah]

Ellen White didn’t know Greek or Hebrew yet God through His Holy Spirit revealed what His remnant church needs in this last days of earth history. The Bible says God the Father, the Everlasting God and His Son the Begotten who is God but dropped this privilege to come and die on the cross for us. Ted Wilson himself has said he can’t defend this triune thing why do you force this doctrine on us, secondly as happened in 1888 why wouldn’t the General Conference bring all together, pray over this and let’s see how God will direct us

[beaelleess]

The Holy Spirit of God is God himself not some force… I have never heard a person argue that that Gods Holy Spirit is a force and that is not what the pioneers believed either … this is a gross misunderstanding or MISREPRESENTATION of the belief that the spirit of God is his own person!!! And it is not that hard to understand! He is misrepresenting- again as all those who don’t want to understand the spirit of God…. I’m sure this grieves God in his spirit to be misrepresented 😢 I feel sorry for these who do not want to comprehend … there is too much to be lost… reputation and so there much be pride - only God knows ….

[gregridgeway]

Who would be the four highest beings in Heaven before the fall of man (before sin) if the Holy Spirit was a third co-equal being as per the Trinity doctrine? It would be the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and Lucifer. Who is it that wants to be like the most High and be worshipped and prayed to as God? (Isaiah 14:12-14) What if the Holy Spirit was not a third literal being. Who would then be the third highest being? Lucifer! So if the Holy Spirit is not a third literal being, a separate God, then who would be answering our prayers if we prayed to the “Spirit”? Who would be setting himself up as a third “God” worthy of praise and worship? Has Satan succeeded in accomplishing his goal of being included as a deity? If we now believe the Holy Spirit can be worshipped and prayed to just like the Father and the Son, who actually receives our worship? If the Holy Spirit is not a third being then whose spirit would we have according to our belief and who would we be giving our adoration to? For Adventists: Before sin — “Among the inhabitants of heaven, Satan, next to Christ, was at one time most honored of God, and highest in power and glory.” — (E.G. White, ST, July 23, 1902) The Spirit of Prophecy confirms that Satan did use to be the third highest being in Heaven. Not a third being called the Holy Spirit as the Trinity doctrine claims. Since the trinity doctrine claims Jesus is also the one God, an Adventist author from the 1800's wrote, “To believe that doctrine, when reading the scripture we must believe that God sent Himself into the world, died to reconcile the world to Himself, raised Himself from the dead, ascended to Himself in heaven, pleads before Himself in heaven to reconcile the world to Himself, and is the only mediator between man and Himself… We must believe also that in the garden God prayed to Himself, if it were possible, to let the cup pass from Himself, and a thousand other such absurdities.” — (J.N. Loughborough)

[entemen]

Entire book of Revelations clearly show Jesus speaking and acting as the Spirit to the church is including laodicea our church. He is the Holy Spirit. John's vision shows there are only two thrones in heaven which all fhe universe bows down to. It is Satan trying to inject himself into the Godhead via the pagan unknown 3rd god. Is the Holy Spirit a person? Absolutely, it is Jesus Christ, the same Spirit from God. There's only one mediator comforter and helper to us that's Jesus Christ our Lord.

[tell]

Zechariah 4:6 KJV
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.

[Peggy-lc]

Amen 🙌🙌 very true Pastor Mark about the Holy spirit we must be very careful not to grieving the Holy spirit.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Ethline-nopo]

Please pray for me and my Family and those who are sick and in need special prayer for my Niece she is in Hospital Thanks 🙏

[janetreid]

You are committing sin because there is no 3 persons in the God head christ comes to reveal his father to us The holy Ghost is the Almighty power the words of Christ are his Spirit

[stephaniehinds]

Amen and Amen
A bless and spirit filled Sabbath to each and everyone around the world blessings always