OC | Question 52

52. What do you believe concerning “the Holy Spirit”?

First, he, as well as the Father and the Son, is eternal God.149 Second, he has been given to me personally,150 so that, by true faith, he makes me share in Christ and all his blessings,151 comforts me,152 and remains with me forever.153

^ 149. Gen. 1:1-2; Matt. 28:19; Acts 5:3-4
^ 150. 1 Cor. 6:19; 2 Cor. 1:21-22; Gal. 4:6
^ 151. Gal. 3:14
^ 152. John 15:26; Acts 9:31
^ 153. John 14:16-17; 1 Pet. 4:14