What does EGW write about...
Ellen Gould White über: "The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity"
Answer
The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the deity and acts as Christ's representative on earth to make the work of redemption effective in people's hearts. He belongs to the heavenly trio of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who together work on the plan of salvation and grant divine power to the believer. As Comforter and renewer, He enables people to overcome sin and partake in the divine nature.
The Three Persons of the Heavenly Trio
There are three living Persons of the heavenly trio; in the name of these three great powers – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – those who receive Christ by living faith are baptized, and these powers will work together with obedience.
The Effectiveness of Redemption Through the Spirit
Sin could only be resisted and overcome by the mighty work of the third Person of the deity, which would come not with diminished energy but in the fullness of divine power. It is the Spirit who makes effective what was accomplished by the Redeemer of the world. Through the Spirit the heart is purified.
The Holy Spirit as Christ's Representative
The Holy Spirit comes into the world as Christ's representative. He not only speaks the truth, but He is the truth – the faithful and truthful witness. He is the great explorer of hearts and is familiar with the character of each individual.
Collaboration of the Deity in the Plan of Redemption
The deity was moved with compassion for the race, and the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit gave themselves for the development of the plan of redemption. ... With Christ He gave all the resources of heaven, so that nothing would be lacking in the plan for the uplift of humanity.
The Role as Comforter and Holy One
What a salvation is revealed in the covenant by which God promised to be our Father, His only‑begotten Son our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter, Counselor, and Holy One!
Divine Power for Overcoming
The Holy Spirit, Christ's representative, equips the weakest with power to advance to victory. ... Everywhere where work is done with faith and diligence, it will be felt to the farthest ends of the earth.
- Holy Spirit as the third Person of the deity
- Christ's representative on earth
- Plan of redemption and the heavenly trio
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