KingintheNorth Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 So I guess, the holy ghost is another spirit, just like us before we had bodies. But why was the holy ghost selected as the main guy to communicate with mortals? Why can't other spirits give gifts? What makes the holy ghost different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He's a member of the Godhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 the holy ghost is another spirit, just like us before we had bodies.I've never heard the Holy Ghost referred to as "just like us" before. I admit I haven't really read up on scripture and prophetic statements on the matter (or at least can't remember anything from the last time I did). Do you have a source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He's a member of the Godhead.What makes someone member of the Godhead? And what is a Godhead anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I've never heard the Holy Ghost referred to as "just like us" before. I admit I haven't really read up on scripture and prophetic statements on the matter (or at least can't remember anything from the last time I did). Do you have a source?Just inferring. Jesus is our spirit brother, so is Satan. I think I've heard that said. So why not the holy ghost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 This would be a good conversation for me too. I don't recall learning much about the Holy Ghost. I guess it didn't register that he's apart of the Godhead. What would be the paradigm of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakumi Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 why do some call it the Holy Spirit? is that a Catholic thing or... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 What makes someone member of the Godhead? And what is a Godhead anyway? We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. These three make up the Godhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. These three make up the Godhead.So it would be God, Jesus, Holy Ghost?Who is the Holy Ghost? What was/ is his name? What was his purpose prior to us coming to earth? Will he ever receive a body like God and Jesus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anddenex Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 In the beginning, we know God chose Jesus which then would also mean the Holy Ghost was chosen by God as was the Savior. We do not have any information pertaining to the Holy Ghost, his destiny, who he was, and when he will receive a body. We only know that this is the method decided before the foundations of this world that God would use to communicate (teach, bring back, and testify of truth) with his children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 The Godhead is the presiding authority over all of the world and other creations. Since God and Christ are the creators, they are a part of this presiding authority. The third member is the Holy Ghost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 why do some call it the Holy Spirit?is that a Catholic thing or...Hi, Lakumi. I think it's a scriptural thing. He is referred to by several other names, such as, Holy Spirit, Spirit of God, Spirit of the Lord, Comforter or just the Spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james12 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I believe the Holy Ghost is to a large extent a mystery but is critically important segment of our doctrine. Only those who are open to truth will begin to understand. Maybe I'll take up one item which has become more clear to me in the last few weeks. It is the difference between the Spirit (or Holy Spirit or power of the Holy Ghost) and the Holy Ghost. Listen to these words from Mormon Doctrine under the section "Spirit of the Lord".The Spirit of God which emanates from Deity may be likened to electricity, ... which fills the earth and the air, and is everywhere present. It is the power of God, the influence that he exerts throughout all his works, by which he can effect his purposes and execute his will, in consonance with the laws of free agency which he has conferred upon man. This power is communicated to us via the Holy Ghost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Lets try and put this into a metaphor so I can understand better. God is calling you. And the holy ghost is the phone. You need to pick it up and talk to God. The gift of the holy ghost is that upon confirmation you get a cell phone, so now you can call or talk to God from wherever. Which I think would make Jesus the unlimited minutes subscription. Needs some work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 why do some call it the Holy Spirit?is that a Catholic thing or...I think it's more of a "language evolves over time" thing. The word "ghost" used to be in more mainstream use back 50 years ago. These days, it conjures up notions of R-rated movies of dead girls crawling across the ceiling and whatnot, so a lot of Christians have just switched to "Holy Spirit" as a natural progression in language referring reverently to the third personage in the Trinity/Godhead/etc.Mormons tend to hold on to old traditions longer, unless we get specific guidance from our leaders. But we can eventually change on our own, once we realize there's a good reason to. 15 years ago, I never heard the term "holy spirit" at church. These days, it's about half and half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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james12 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ are physical beings. They can only be in one place at one time. The Holy Ghost is a being of spirit. He likewise can only be in one place at one time. The power or influence they posses and wield is often called the Spirit (ie. not Holy Ghost. There is great confusion here. The Holy Ghost wields this power/substance but he is not the power itself). This Spirit is called by many names. For example it is explained in these terms, "the light of truth; which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made. ...And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings; which light proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space - the light which is in all things which giveth life to all things" (D&C 88:6-7,11-12). Our spirit body comes from God and is under the special influence of God. This influence begins as the Light of Christ. As we tune ourselves to this Spirit we are able to act in righteousness and gain more power/light/glory. To have a fullness of this substance is to have all glory, power, and dominion. Through Spirit, God conducts his work and upholds all his creations. Through Spirit he is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. In as much as man gains this Spirit he is enlightened and posses the same glory, attributes, and power of God. Now there is truth for those who will receive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseslipper Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 The Holy Ghost is the most special gift given to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectofGod Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ are physical beings. They can only be in one place at one time. The Holy Ghost is a being of spirit. He likewise can only be in one place at one time. The power or influence they posses and wield is often called the Spirit (ie. not Holy Ghost. There is great confusion here. The Holy Ghost wields this power/substance but he is not the power itself). This Spirit is called by many names. For example it is explained in these terms, "the light of truth; which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made. ...And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings; which light proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space - the light which is in all things which giveth life to all things" (D&C 88:6-7,11-12). Our spirit body comes from God and is under the special influence of God. This influence begins as the Light of Christ. As we tune ourselves to this Spirit we are able to act in righteousness and gain more power/light/glory. To have a fullness of this substance is to have all glory, power, and dominion. Through Spirit, God conducts his work and upholds all his creations. Through Spirit he is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. In as much as man gains this Spirit he is enlightened and posses the same glory, attributes, and power of God. Now there is truth for those who will receive it.Always take the words out of my mouth but said it so much better. Though in vision, dream, etc.. They can be in more than one place at a time. Physically I think you may be right. Spiritually they can appear as if they are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james12 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Always take the words out of my mouth but said it so much better. Though in vision, dream, etc.. They can be in more than one place at a time. Physically I think you may be right. Spiritually they can appear as if they are not. Agreed. I have considered it but have come to no conclusion on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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