Q. 53. What dost thou believe concerning the Holy Ghost?

Question. What dost thou believe concerning the Holy Ghost?

Answer. First, that he is true and co-eternal God with the Father and the Son (Acts 5;3, 4); secondly, that he is also given me (Acts 2;38), to make me by a true faith a partaker Christ and all his benefits (1 Cor. 12;3); that he may comfort me, and abide with me forever (John 14;16).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] Acts 5;3, 4.—Why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie unto the Holy Ghost.........thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.—1 Cor. 3;16.—Heb. 9;14.
• [proof-2] Acts 2;38.—Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.— Acts 5;32.—1 Thess. 4;8.—2 Cor. 1;22.
• [proof-3] 1 Cor. 12;3.—No man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.— Eph. 3;14, 16.—Rom. 8;9.—Eph. 3;17.—1 John 4;13.
• [proof-4] John 14;16.—And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth.— John 14;26.—John 15;26.—Acts 9;31.