Playlist: Holy Spirit, Like a Dove (topic)
The Trinity and the Holy Spirit (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Holy Spirit, often described in imagery such as a dove, is presented as the power of God, not a distinct personality within the God family. At Jesus' baptism in John 1, the Spirit is depicted as descending like a dove, symbolizing peace and gentleness, yet it is emphasized that the Holy Spirit is not a bird or a literal …
Jesus on the Holy Spirit
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Genesis 1:2, the Holy Spirit is depicted as waiting expectantly for God's command to perform His creative work, with imagery reminiscent of a bird fluttering or flitting about, poised for action. This vivid picture captures the Spirit's readiness to act at God's behest, illustrating its role as the dynamic force through which …
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon without Becoming Assimilated (Part Five)
Sermon by David F. MaasThe material does not address or develop any depiction of the Holy Spirit as like a dove. Instead, it consistently presents the Holy Spirit as the mind, intellect, character, and dynamic power of the Father and Jesus Christ, the means by which They make Their abode in the called-out saints and expand the God Family rather than …
John (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe descent of the Holy Spirit like a dove upon Jesus served as the decisive sign identifying Him to John the Baptist. After baptizing Jesus, John witnessed the Spirit descending from heaven in that form and remaining upon Him. God had previously instructed John that the one upon whom he saw the Spirit descend and remain would …