The question of the week is, is the Holy Spirit the same as saying the Holy Ghost?
Holy Ghost: 175 total Scripture matches
Not in the Old Testament
Holy Spirit 7 verses in the KJV 23 in BoM
Spirit or Holy Ghost Strong’s G4151 – pneuma
- the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son a) sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the “Holy” Spirit) b) sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of “Truth”) c) never referred to as a depersonalised force 2) the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated a) the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides b) the soul 3) a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting a) a life giving spirit b) a human soul that has left the body c) a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel 1) used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men 2) the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ 4) the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one a) the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc. 5) a movement of air (a gentle blast) a) of the wind, hence the wind itself b) breath of nostrils or mouth
- AV — Spirit 111, Holy Ghost 89, Spirit (of God) 13, Spirit (of the Lord) 5, (My) Spirit 3, Spirit (of truth) 3, Spirit (of Christ) 2, human (spirit) 49, (evil) spirit 47, spirit (general) 26, spirit 8, (Jesus’ own) spirit 6, (Jesus’ own) ghost 2, misc 21
Jacob 4 : 13 Will ye reject the words of the prophets and will ye reject all the words which have been spoken concerning Christ, after that so many have spoken concerning him? and deny the good word of Christ, and the power of God, and the gift of the holy Ghost, and quench the Holy spirit? and make a mock of the great plan of redemption, which hath been laid for you?
Luk 4:1 And 1161 Jesus 2424 being full 4134 of the Holy 40 Ghost 4151 returned 5290 from 575 Jordan 2446, and 2532 was led 71 by 1722 the Spirit 4151 into 1519 the wilderness 2048,
Jhn 1:33 And I 2504 knew 1492 him 846 not 3756: but 235 he that sent 3992 me 3165 to baptize 907 with 1722 water 5204, the same 1565 said 2036 unto me 3427, Upon 1909 whom 3739 302 thou shalt see 1492 the Spirit 4151 descending 2597, and 2532 remaining 3306 on 1909 him 846, the same 3778 is 2076 he which baptizeth 907 with 1722 the Holy 40 Ghost 4151.
Jhn 7:39 (But 1161 this 5124 spake he 2036 of 4012 the Spirit 4151, which 3739 they that believe 4100 on 1519 him 846 should 3195 receive 2983: for 1063 the Holy 40 Ghost 4151 was 2258 not yet 3768 [given]; because 3754 that Jesus 2424 was 1392 0 not yet 3764 glorified 1392.)
For the majority of Christians, the Holy Spirit (prior English language usage: the Holy Ghost from Old English gast, “spirit”) is the third person of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and is Almighty God” From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“Probably the main reason is from the use of “Holy Ghost” in the King James Version of the Bible, though the term predates that translation. In English of the KJV era (early 1600s), “ghost” was not as limited in its meaning as it is in modern English, but meant generally the soul or spirit of a person or thing. It could also mean a “spirit” in the modern sense of a non-physical entity…
John Wycliffe’s translation of the New Testament (1382) used “Holy Ghost” almost exclusively, and the major English translations between Wycliffe and the KJV (Tyndale, Coverdale, Bishop’s Bible, Geneva Bible) do the same. The expression “Holy Ghost” was used in the Church of England’s Book of Common Prayer (1559), but “Holy Spirit” was more frequent. In the Book of Common Order (1556) used by the expatriate English and Scottish Calvinists in Geneva, “Holy Spirit” is more common in the prayers and orders of worship, but in the confession of faith “Holy Ghost” is employed almost exclusively. It may or may not be significant that “spirit” is derived from the Latin “spiritus,” while “ghost” is from Anglo-Saxon roots.
The KJV translators thus had two terms that were employed fairly interchangeably for a generation or two before them, but with an established tradition of “Ghost” in the English translations of the Bible. The KJV uses “Holy Ghost” 89 times, all in the New Testament, and “Holy Spirit” 7 times, 3 in the Old Testament and 4 in the New Testament. In each case the terms translate various forms of the same Greek phraseology, and for the 4 uses of “Holy Spirit” in the New Testament one can find multiple other instances where “Holy Ghost” was used for the same, or virtually the same, Greek phrase.” From Answers.com
It is Part of One God
II Nephi 13 : 32 And now behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and the only and true doctrine of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost, which is one God, without end. Amen.
I John 5 : 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
Alma 8 : 104 And shall be brought and be arraigned before the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father, and the holy spirit, which is one eternal God, to be judged according to their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil.
Who Created the Holy Spirit?
Revelation 3 : 14 and unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
II Nephi 1 : 95 For there is a God, and he hath created all things, both the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them is;
Colossians 1 : 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
The Comforter
AV — comforter 4, advocate 1 Strong’s G3875 – paraklētos
c) in the widest sense, a helper, succourer, aider, assistant
1) of the Holy Spirit destined to take the place of Christ with the apostles (after his ascension to the Father), to lead them to a deeper knowledge of the gospel truth, and give them divine strength needed to enable them to undergo trials and persecutions on behalf of the divine kingdom
John 14 : 16-17 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 16 : 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
What is it’s purpose?
Ephesians 4 : 30 And grieve not the holy spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Ephesians 1 : 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise,
Revelation 7 : 3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Acts 1 : 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Romans 8 : 6,9 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace…But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Moroni 8 : 29 And the first-fruits of repentance is baptism; and baptism cometh by faith, unto the fulfilling the commandments; and the fulfilling the commandments bringeth remission of sins; and the remission of sins bringeth meekness, and lowliness of heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart, cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter filleth with hope and perfect love, which love endureth by diligence unto prayer, until the end shall come, when all the saints shall dwell with God.
John 20 : 18-23 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the LORD, and that he had spoken these things unto her. Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
Acts 1 : 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
Alma 16:232-234 Nay, ye can not say this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world. For behold, if ye have procrastinated the day of your repentance, even until death, behold, ye have become subjected to the spirit of the devil, and he doth seal you his; Therefore the Spirit of the Lord hath withdrawn from you, and hath no place in you, and the devil hath all power over you; and this is the final state of the wicked.
Moroni 7 : 14 For behold, the spirit of Christ is given to every man, that they may know good from evil; wherefore I shew unto you the way to judge: for everything which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ;
Moroni 10 : 12 And all these gifts come by the spirit of Christ; and they come unto every man severally, according as he will.
I Peter 1 : 11 Searching what, or what manner of time the spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
Jude 1 : 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most Holy faith, praying in the Holy ghost,
Ether 2 : 3 And in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be established; and the testimony of three, and this work, in the which shall be shewn forth the power of God, and also his word, of which the father, and the son, and the holy ghost beareth record; and all this shall stand as a testimony against the world at the last day.
John 14 : 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
Mosiah 1 : 120 But if he yieldeth to the enticings of the holy spirit, and putteth off the natural man, and becometh a saint, through the atonement of Christ, the Lord, and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father.
Alma 3 : 95 Yea, will ye persist in the persecutions of your brethren, who humble themselves, and do walk after the holy order of God, wherewith they have been brought into this church, having been sanctified by the Holy spirit; and they do bring forth works which are meet for repentance;
Helaman 2 : 111 And behold the holy spirit of God did come down from heaven, and did enter into their hearts, and they were filled as if with fire; and they could speak forth marvelous words.
Alma 12 : 112 Ammon saith unto him, I am a man; and man in the beginning, was created after the image of God, and I am called by his holy spirit to teach these things unto this people, that they may be brought to a knowledge of that which is just and true;
John 14 : 26 But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 15 : 26 But when the comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
Romans 15 : 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
Titus 3 : 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
John 16 : 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Different portions of the Holy Spirit and some receive more gifts
II Kings 2 : 9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
I Corinthians 12 : 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
How Does it speak?
Mark 13 : 11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the holy Ghost.
I Corinthians 12 : 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the holy Ghost.
Acts 20 : 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Acts 21 : 11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Acts 28 : 25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,
Acts 13 : 1- 3 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Acts 9 : 4, -7,19-20 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man….And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
Hebrews 3 : 7 Wherefore (as the holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
Acts 1 : 16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
II Peter 1 : 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
I Peter 1 : 12 unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
How is it given?
Acts 8 : 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Acts 19 : 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
I Timothy 4 : 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
AV — elders 1, estate of elders 1, presbytery 1 Strong’s G4244 – presbyterion
1) body of elders, presbytery, senate, council
a) of the Jewish elders
b) of the elders of any body (assembly) of Christians
Moroni 2 : 2 And he called them by name, saying, ye shall call on the Father in my name, in mighty prayer; and after that ye have done this, ye shall have power that on him whom ye shall lay your hands, ye shall give the holy Ghost; and in my name shall ye give it, for thus do mine apostles.
I Timothy 5 : 22 lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
Acts 2 : 3- 4 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.And they were all filled with the holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 10 : 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
Acts 11 : 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
III Nephi 4 : 50 And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the holy Ghost, even as the Lamanites, because of their faith in me, at the time of their conversion, were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost, and they knew it not.
II Nephi 13 : 15-18,24 And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying, He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the holy ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism: yea, by following your Lord and Savior down into the water, according to his word; behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; Yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel. But behold, my beloved brethren, thus came the voice of the Son unto me, saying, After that ye have repented of your sins, and witnessed unto the Father that ye are willing to keep my commandments, by the baptism of water, and have received the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost, and can speak with a new tongue, yea, even with the tongue of angels, and after this, should deny me, it would have been better for you, that ye had not known me. For the gate by which ye should enter is repentance and baptism by water: and then cometh a remission of your sins by fire, and by the Holy Ghost.
Isaiah 63 : 11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit within him?
III Nephi 4 : 50 and whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy ghost, even as the Lamanites, because of their faith in me, at the time of their conversion, were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost, and they knew it not.
What is it to Deny the Holy Spirit or what is the unforgivable sin?
Mark 3 : 28-30 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation. Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Matthew 12 : 30-31 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
Luke 12 : 10 and whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
II Nephi 13 : 18 But behold, my beloved brethren, thus came the voice of the Son unto me, saying, After that ye have repented of your sins, and witnessed unto the Father that ye are willing to keep my commandments, by the baptism of water, and have received the baptism of fire and of the Holy ghost, and can speak with a new tongue, yea, even with the tongue of angels, and after this, should deny me, it would have been better for you, that ye had not known me.
Moroni 8 : 27 But it is mockery before God, denying the mercies of Christ, and the power of his holy spirit, and putting trust in dead works.
I Nephi 1 : 83 And also that we may preserve unto them the words which have been spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets, which have been delivered unto them by the spirit and power of God, since the world began, even down unto this present time.
Acts 5 : 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
Hebrews 6 : 4-6 for it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Moroni 8 : 33 But behold, I fear lest the spirit hath ceased striving with them; and in this part of the land they are also seeking to put down all power and authority, which cometh from God; and they are denying the holy Ghost. And after rejecting so great a knowledge, my son, they must perish soon, unto the fulfilling of the prophecies which were spoken by the prophets, as well as the words of our Savior himself.
Alma 19:7-8 Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in the sight of the Lord; yea, most abominable above all sins, save it be the shedding of innocent blood, or denying the Holy Ghost? For behold, if ye deny the Holy Ghost when it once hath had place in you, and ye know that ye deny it; behold, this is a sin which is unpardonable;
Dennis Trudgen is a member and Elder in the Church of Christ, residing with his family in Bradley, Michigan, USA.