Pauline Terminology: Insights
An active force in revealing God to humans
A being or a presence?
Something that connects one to God
Something that teaches humans about God
Not the same as the "spirit of the world"
A mechanism through which God is revealed to humans, and also present in God
An internal, pervasive force in God and humans
Distinct from God yet also part of God
Gives power to the Son of God
A divine being who reconciles humans to God
Equated with the Son of God
An agent of God
The traditional Messiah of Judaism (a human being)
Christ has received "the spirit of holiness" so Christ and the Spirit are different
Becomes Son of God after his resurrection from the dead
Christ is God's messenger
As Son of God, endowed with special powers
Different from other human beings with a special role
Was once human but no longer is regarded in that way
Term for God
But also for Jesus?
Possibly Christ becomes Lord after his resurrection
Perhaps Paul's way of addressing aspects of God together (Father and Spirit)
Father and creator of the Universe
The God of Judaism