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Holy Spirit
Christians understand the Holy Spirit as God's Spirit, present and active with his people.
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What does it mean?
Christians understand the Holy Spirit as God's Spirit, present and active with his people. Jesus promises the Spirit as a helper and teacher.
In John 14, Jesus tells his followers that the Holy Spirit will teach them and remind them of his words. The Spirit is not simply a feeling or a gust of wind.
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What did Jesus say the Spirit would help his followers remember?
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The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
Acts 2:1–13; Acts 2:37–41
At Pentecost, God gave a clear sign of the Holy Spirit, and many people responded by turning to Jesus and being baptised.
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Related reading: John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
