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Confidence
Belief overview
Action of the Holy Spirit in Christian life
The Holy Spirit acts in sanctification, gifts, comfort, and mission.
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Neutral
What it is: Christianity teaches that the Holy Spirit acts in the life of believers and of the community, granting sanctification, comfort, discernment, gifts, and empowerment for witness.
How the religion understands it: In Trinitarian traditions, the Spirit is understood as a divine person; in other Christian currents, the language differs. Even with these variations, the action of the Spirit is seen as essential to Christian life.
Context: Debates about spiritual gifts, miracles, tongues, prophecy, and charismatic renewal show the internal diversity of this belief.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Diversity of gifts and the same Spirit.
Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.
Content: Paul speaks of various spiritual gifts distributed by the same Spirit.
Use in debate: The passage is central to debates about charisms and ministry.
Acts 2:1-4
Narrative of Pentecost.
Reference: Acts 2:1-4.
Content: The text reports the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the assembled disciples.
Use in debate: It is very important for pneumatology, mission, and spiritual gifts.
Romans 8:9-17
Life in the Spirit and filial adoption.
Reference: Romans 8:9-17.
Content: Paul relates the Spirit to new life, adoption, and inheritance with Christ.
Use in debate: It is a key text for understanding Christian life according to the Spirit.