The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Revelation: An Adventist Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.19141/1809-2454.kerygma.v20.n1.pe1625Keywords:
Revelation, Holy Spirit, Latter Rain, ChurchAbstract
This article explores the constant presence and significant role of the Holy Spirit in the book of Revelation from a Seventh-day Adventist theological perspective. Although the term "Holy Spirit" is never used in the book, various symbols, metaphors, and allusions highlight His fundamental involvement in the plan of redemption and the life of the Church. The study organizes these references into five categories: explicit mentions, indirect references, possible allusions, implicit inferences, and the angelic representation of Revelation 18:1-3 as a symbolic depiction of the Holy Spirit in the context of the eschatological event known as the "Latter Rain." This interpretation carries significant theological implications, inviting reflection on the broader symbolic presence of the Holy Spirit in Revelation, including other angelic figures that may hypothetically represent His activity. The study sheds light on the harmonious collaboration within the Trinity in the plan of salvation and reaffirms the essential role of the Holy Spirit in strengthening the Church’s mission and its ultimate victory.
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