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In other words, when we see that phrasing it is a signal of God's proximity to creation, drawing near to the world and creating it, molding it, giving it life (e.g., Genesis 1:2; Genesis 2:7; etc.).

The feminine gender of the Spirit presents an interesting dichotomy to the male Yahweh in the Bible and this ties into the creation story of man and woman where God, in Genesis 1:26, declared ...

The Bible starts out with one of the most profound statements ever made, one of the most challenged statements ever made. We ...

The Apostle Paul introduces a new element into this relationship between the Holy Spirit and creation. He speaks of a universe that ‘groans and suffers as in labour pains’ (cf. Rom 8:22).

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WE round off the Easter Season with the solemnity of Pentecost. The coming down of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples is an essential component of Jesus’ victory. The gospel narration (John 20: ...

Every Sunday, we proclaim that “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life.” I would love to hear some homilists unpack that text. From the very first pages of the Bible, it is ...

Today is the Christian Festival of Pentecost. The Holy Bible records that the first disciples of Jesus Christ had a unique experience on the day of Pentecost, the 50th day after the Passover.