The Holy Spirit
That He is: Fully God (Acts 5:3,4). The third person of the Trinity and not an impersonal force or influence (Matthew 28:19; I John 5:7).
The divine agent in: Creation (Genesis 1:2, 3; Job 33:4; Psalm 33:6; 104:30; John 16:13-15). Revelation, wherein He reveals new truth (Luke 2:25,26; John 16:13; I Corinthians 2:9-14). Inspiration, wherein He communicates truth to men (Jeremiah 36:2; Acts 1:16; II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21). Illumination, wherein He gives understanding of truth (John 16:14-15; I Corinthians 2:9-14; Ephesians 1:17).
That the Holy Spirit is a person with personal attributes of: Will (Acts 16:6-11; I Corinthians 12:11) Knowledge (Isaiah 11:2; Romans 8:27; I Corinthians 2:10-12) Wisdom (Isaiah 11:2; I Corinthians 2:10-12; Ephesians 1:17) Power (Isaiah 11:2; Romans 15:13,19; Ephesians 3:16; I Thessalonians 1:5; Acts 5:3-5) Love (Romans 15:30)
That born-again believers must be careful not to offend the Holy Spirit who can be: Grieved (Ephesians 4:30) Vexed (Isaiah 63:10) Tested (Acts 5:9) Resisted (Acts 7:51) Insulted (Hebrews 10:29) Lied to (Acts 5:3) Quenched (I Thessalonians 5:19)
That in this dispensation, the work of the Holy Spirit upon the unbeliever is conviction (John 16:8-11), of sin (John 16:9), righteousness (John 16:10) and judgment (John 16:11).
That all who become the sons of God by believing on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:12), the Holy Spirit: Regenerates (John 3:3-5; 6:63; II Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:5) Baptizes (I Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 4:4,5) Indwells (John 7:37-39; 14;17; Romans 8:8-10; I Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; I John 3:24) Seals (II Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13,14; 4:30) Fills (Luke 1:15; Acts 4:8, 31; 6:3, 5; 9:17; 11:24; Ephesians 5:18) Empowers (Acts 1:8; Romans 15:13; I Corinthians 2:4) Sanctifies (I Peter 1:2) Anoints (Luke 4:18; I John 2:20,27) Teaches (Luke 12:12, John 14:26; 16:13; I Corinthians 2:13) Guides (John 16:13; Acts 8:27-29; 13:4; 16:6; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:16,25) Calls to service (Acts 13:2-4; 20:28) Intercedes for (Romans 8:26,27)
We reject the modern day Charismatic movement with its overemphasis on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, and its doctrinal aberrations. This movement is carnal and demonic in origin. Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth; for he shall not speak of himself… he shall testify of me.” (John 16:13; 15:26).