His ministration is the ministration of life more glorious…
““His ministration is the ministration of life more glorious than the ministration of law, (2 Corinthians 3:16-10). And like the Eternal Son, the Eternal Spirit having life in Himself, is working out all things after the counsel of His own will, and for the everlasting glory of the Triune Godhead. The Holy Spirit has all the qualities belonging to a person; the power to understand, to will, to do, to call, to feel, to love. This can not be said of a mere influence. He possesses attributes and qualities which can only be ascribed to a person, as acts and deeds are performed by Him which can not be performed by a machine, an influence, or a result.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Holy Spirit is portrayed as a personal being with divine attributes, distinct from impersonal influences, emphasizing relational interaction with believers.
In simple terms: The Holy Spirit is a personal, active divine presence.
Recognize the Holy Spirit as a personal guide.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- worship
- spiritual counseling
- personal devotion
- church teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal agency affect divine interaction?
- What evidence supports a personal Holy Spirit?
The view may conflict with non‑personalistic theological perspectives.