Religious MYTHS attributed to the Holy Spirit by Andrew Richardson

1. The Spirit communicates information via feelings, intuitions. FALSE. No scripture demonstrates such. Never did this happen in the Bible. The Spirit imparted truth through words of human language (1 Cor. 2:10-13). This is inspiration.

2. The Spirit causes uncontrollable movements, speaking, conduct, and experiences. FALSE. In 1 Cor. 14, in the context of congregation members being endowed with the Holy Spirit, Paul says, “the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets” (v. 32). Meaning, the prophets have control of themselves when speaking in tongues and can remain silent as commandments. No falling on the floor and shaking in the Bible (“slaying in the Spirit”).

3. The Spirit supernaturally opens our understanding of the scriptures. FALSE. The Bible teaches that the Spirit gives understanding (of divine truth) through His word (the word of God). John 6:63. 1 Thes. 2:13; Eph. 3:3-5.