The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Revelation: An Adventist Perspective

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  • Natal Gardino Andrews University, Michigan, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19141/1809-2454.kerygma.v20.n1.pe1625

Keywords:

Revelation, Holy Spirit, Latter Rain, Church

Abstract

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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Author Biography

Natal Gardino, Andrews University, Michigan, United States

PhD student (New Testament) at Universidad Adventista Del Plata, Libertador San Martín, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Doctor of Ministry (DMin) and Master of Arts in Religion (MA) at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA. BA in theology at Unasp and in philosophy at Uninter. Professor of New Testament at the Adventist Theological Seminary, Faculdade Adventista do Paraná (FAP), Ivatuba, Paraná, Brazil.

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2025-05-27

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GARDINO, N. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Revelation: An Adventist Perspective . Kerygma, Engenheiro Coelho, SP, v. 20, n. 1, p. e1625, 2025. DOI: 10.19141/1809-2454.kerygma.v20.n1.pe1625. Disponível em: https://revistas.unasp.edu.br/kerygma/article/view/1625. Acesso em: 27 jan. 2026.

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