Bible Studies/Holy Spirit

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Expert: - 2/26/2009


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How many people in the bible was recorded of have the holy Spirit.

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Angel,

Thanks for the question.  There are very many people who are recorded as having the holy spirit.  This is not an all inclusive list:

The spirit rested on Moses; Aaron; the 70 elders (Numb. 11:16); Joshua (Num. 27:17); Othniel, Samson and the other judges (e.g. Judges 3:10); Samuel the prophet (1 Sam 10:6)(and all of the prophets), Saul, whom he annointed (1 Sam 11:6), and then David (1 Sam 16:13); Elijah and Elisha (cf. 2 Kings 2:9); Mary, for the spirit of the Lord "overshadowed" her, as it did the ark in the desert, which rendered her pregnant.  Jesus, of course, was graced by the spirit (which belonged uniquely to him) at his baptism in at the hands of John.  All of the apostles, and those in the upper room at pentecost (cf. Acts 2).  And all Christians are given the holy spirit via baptism and confirmation most especially (though these are retained validly only in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches).

Gal 5:16 – Live in accordance with the spirit and you’ll not live in accordance with the flesh.

Hope that helps.

Pax Christi,

-J.M.J. West

PS: for a more thorough run-through, you can dig through this:
http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/?search=spirit&version1=49&searchtype=all  

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J.M.J. West

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I have a wide knowledge of the Old and New Testaments, a working knowledge of biblical Greek, and a fundamental understanding of 1st century Aramaic. I can answer questions regarding the nature of salvation and the God-head, the relation of Christ to his Church, the nature of the Sacraments, etc. I do specialize in Catholic and Orthodox issues (why they believe in apostolic succession, or the Real Presence in the Eucharist, etc) and in giving biblical (and historical) perspective on such topics. I have a good working knowledge of the Pre- and Ante-Nicean fathers too.

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I am the Director of RCIA, which is for people studying to become Catholic; I've done this for 2 years, and have over 5 years experience in this field. I am the official Catechist of Benedictine College. I am also a pastoral assistant at Benedictine College.

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BA, Philosophy BA, History

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