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The Sean McDowell Show

10 Questions about the Holy Spirit

Jun 18, 2024
Fred Sanders, a Biola professor and author, discusses common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and the importance of living in His power. Topics include biblical imagery, the deity and divine identity of the Spirit, and a unique Trinitarian approach to understanding Him.
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Quick takeaways

  • Depictions of the Holy Spirit should align with biblical descriptions, avoiding arbitrary and inaccurate representations in art.
  • Prayer to the Holy Spirit is permissible, but emphasis should be on biblical patterns focusing on the Father and occasionally the Son.

Deep dives

Depictions of the Holy Spirit in Art and Literature

Depictions of the Holy Spirit through history have often been arbitrary and invented, lacking biblical foundation. Examples like depicting the Holy Spirit as an Asian woman in 'The Shack' highlight the challenge of creating a concrete image without biblical details. Medieval art often portrayed the Trinity inaccurately, showing the Holy Spirit in ways not supported by scripture.

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