The Holy Spirit
What The Holy Spirit means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Dwells within believers to guide, empower, and transform them, helping them to live a holy life and sustain their faith until salvation is fully realised.
Descends on Jesus like a dove as he emerges from the water, and immediately drives him into the wilderness.
The unseen power of God at work in the world today, guiding believers.
Topics that use The Holy Spirit
- Christianity - 3.1.2.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atonement
- Salvation
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Beliefs
- Biblical interpretation
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