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Mormons do not believe in the traditional Christian version of the Trinity. We believe in God, our Heavenly Father and in His son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is a separate and distinct entity and the third member of the Godhead.
When Jesus was baptized by John, we know the Holy Ghost alighted on Him in the form of a dove and His influence was felt at that time.
Who the Holy Ghost Is
The Holy Ghost does not have a body. He is a spirit person. His spirit body allows Him to perform His special responsibilities on this earth. His body consists of spirit matter, but it is not a body of flesh and bones, like that of Heavenly Father or Jesus Christ.
The Holy Ghost is referred to by many terms. Some include the following:
- The Holy Spirit
- The Testifier
- The Comforter
- Spirit of Truth
- Still Small Voice
- Whispering of the Spirit
Whatever He is called and however He is referred to, He has distinct responsibilities.
What the Holy Ghost Does
Since coming to their earth, we have not been able to live with Heavenly Father or walk and talk with Him. The Holy Ghost communicates to us from Heavenly Father. One of his responsibilities is to witness the truth to us and bear witness of the Father and the Son.
When Heavenly Father communicates with us through the Holy Ghost, this is spiritual communication. The Holy Ghost speaks directly to our spirits, mainly through feelings and impressions in our minds and hearts.
Other responsibilities of the Holy Ghost include sanctifying us and cleansing us of sin and bringing us peace and comfort and safety. Spiritual guidance from the Holy Ghost can keep us physically and spiritually safe. Since He testifies of truth, His is the best guidance we have in mortal life.
Moroni promises us that if we read and pray about the Book of Mormon sincerely, the Holy Ghost will testify to us that it is true. This is the best example of how the Holy Ghost testifies of truth.
How to Feel the Holy Ghost
Unlike secular knowledge and the knowledge gained through our senses, spiritual communication from the Holy Ghost comes in spiritual ways. It is a spirit to spirit communication.
In fact, it is only when we are spiritually in tune, and seeking spiritual things, that we can feel the Holy Ghost's influence in our lives.
Wickedness and sin will dull our spiritual senses and make it difficult or impossible for us to hear or feel Him. Moreover, our sinning will cause the Holy Ghost to depart from us because He cannot dwell in unclean places.
Sometimes you know if you could not possibly think a thought on your own. If a sudden idea occurs to you, that you know you did not author, it could be that you are feeling spiritual communication from the Holy Ghost.
As you continue to learn and develop spiritually, you will become more adept at knowing when the Holy Ghost is speaking to you, prompting you or inspiring you.
To continue to receive communication from the Holy Ghost we must act on what we are spiritually told and follow any promptings we receive.
Why the Gift of the Holy Ghost Is Reserved for Mormons
Anyone has the ability to feel the Holy Ghost's influence in their life. However, the right to have the Holy Ghost with you at all times comes from baptism and confirmation in the Lord's true church. It is called the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
When you are confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the priesthood holder says, 'Receive the Holy Ghost' you receive this gift.
The Holy Ghost was manifested after John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. The Gift of the Holy Ghost is given to you after your own baptism.
This gives you the right to have the Holy Ghost with you continuously until you die and return to heaven. It is a phenomenal gift and one we should cherish and use throughout our lives.
Question: 'What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?'Answer: Of the modern English translations of the Bible, it is only the King James Version of the Bible which uses the term “Holy Ghost.” It occurs 90 times in the KJV. The term “Holy Spirit” occurs 7 times in the KJV. There is no clear reason as to why the KJV translators used Ghost in most places and then Spirit in a few. The exact same Greek and Hebrew words are translated 'ghost' and 'spirit' in the KJV in different occurrences of the words. By 'ghost,' the KJV translators did not intend to communicate the idea of 'the spirit of a deceased person.' In 1611, when the KJV was originally translated, the word 'ghost' primarily referred to 'an immaterial being.'
With recent Scripture translations, 'Spirit' has replaced 'Ghost' in most instances. Some of this came about because words don't always hold their meanings. In the days of Shakespeare or King James, ghost meant the living essence of a person. Looking back, we see that 'breath' or 'soul' were often used as synonyms of 'ghost.' During these times, spirit normally meant the essence of a departed person or a demonic or paranormal apparition. As language evolved, people started saying 'ghost' when speaking of the vision of a dead person while 'spirit' became the standard term for life or living essence, often also for 'soul.' With slight exceptions, 'ghost' and 'spirit' changed places over some 300 years.
The real issue is that both 'Holy Ghost' and 'Holy Spirit' refer to the Third Person of the Trinity, coequal and consubstantial with the Father and the Son (Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:3,4; 28:25,26; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6). He is the gift of the Father to His people on earth to initiate and complete the building of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13). He is also the agency by which the world is convicted of sin, the Lord Jesus is glorified, and believers are transformed into His image (John 16:7-9; Acts 1:5, 2:4; Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 2:22). Whichever term we use, we remember that this Holy Ghost is God's active breath, blowing where He wishes, creating faith through water and Word.