The term "Holy Ghost" is synonymous with "Holy Spirit" and refers to the third Person of the Holy Trinity in Christian theology. The Holy Ghost is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son, playing a vital role in the divine nature and work of God. The Holy Ghost is active in creation, revelation, and the sanctification of believers.

Biblical References:

1. Creation and Presence: The Holy Ghost is present from the very beginning of the biblical narrative. In Genesis 1:2, the Spirit of God is described as hovering over the waters during the creation of the world: "Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters."

2. Inspiration of Scripture: The Holy Ghost is credited with the inspiration of the Scriptures. In 2 Peter 1:21, it is stated, "For no prophecy was ever brought about through human initiative, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."

3. Role in the Life of Jesus: The Holy Ghost played a significant role in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost was present at Jesus' conception (Luke 1:35), baptism (Matthew 3:16), and throughout His ministry. In Luke 4:18, Jesus declares, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor."

4. Pentecost and the Early Church: The Holy Ghost was poured out on the believers at Pentecost, marking the birth of the Church. Acts 2:4 records, "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."

5. Indwelling and Empowerment of Believers: The Holy Ghost indwells believers, empowering them for holy living and service. In 1 Corinthians 6:19, Paul writes, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own."

6. Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit: The Holy Ghost bestows spiritual gifts upon believers for the edification of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) and cultivates the fruit of the Spirit in their lives, as described in Galatians 5:22-23: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."

7. Guidance and Comfort: The Holy Ghost serves as a guide and comforter to believers. In John 14:26, Jesus promises, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you."

Theological Significance:

The Holy Ghost is essential to the Christian understanding of God’s work in the world and in the lives of believers. The Holy Ghost convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), regenerates and renews the believer (Titus 3:5), and seals them for the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:30). The Holy Ghost is the source of spiritual life and power, enabling believers to live in accordance with God’s will and to bear witness to the truth of the Gospel.John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you.
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John 15:26
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father, he shall testify of me:
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Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come on you: and you shall be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth.
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1 Corinthians 6:19
What? know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not your own?
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2 Peter 1:21
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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Titus 3:5
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
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Luke 1:35
And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Ghost shall come on you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God.
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Acts 2:38
Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Matthew 28:19
Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
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1 John 5:7
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
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Ephesians 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed to the day of redemption.
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Holy Ghost

HOLY GHOST

ho'-li gost.

See HOLY SPIRIT.

4151. pneuma -- wind, spirit
... vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or
(divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit -- ghost, life, spirit(-ual ...
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Whether the Gifts of the Holy Ghost are Habits?
... OF THE GIFTS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the gifts of the Holy Ghost are habits? Objection
1: It would seem that the gifts of the Holy Ghost are not habits. ...
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'Full of the Holy Ghost'
... THE ACTS CHAP. XIII TO END 'FULL OF THE HOLY GHOST'. 'And the disciples
were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.'"Acts 13:52. ...
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Whether the Gifts of the Holy Ghost are Connected?
... OF THE GIFTS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the gifts of the Holy Ghost are connected? ...
Therefore the gifts of the Holy Ghost are not connected. ...
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Whether the Dove in which the Holy Ghost Appeared was Real?
... OF THE BAPTIZING OF CHRIST (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the dove in which the
Holy Ghost appeared was real? Objection 1: It would seem ...
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The Personality of the Holy Ghost
... The Personality of the Holy Ghost. A Sermon (No.4). Delivered on Sabbath Morning,
January 21, 1855, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark ...
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The Power of the Holy Ghost
... The Power of the Holy Ghost. A Sermon (No.30). ... REV. CH SPURGEON. At New Park Street
Chapel, Southwark. "The power of the Holy Ghost.""Romans 15:13. ...
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To God the Holy Ghost
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH To God the Holy Ghost. 6,6,6,6,8,8. To God the Holy
Ghost. Let homage due be paid,. Who, when we sorrow most,. ...
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I Believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Christian Church, the ...
... I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting ...
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Whether it is Fitting for the Holy Ghost to be Sent visibly?
... THE MISSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether it is fitting
for the Holy Ghost to be sent visibly? Objection 1: It ...
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O God, the Holy Ghost,
... PENTECOST O God, the Holy Ghost,. tr., John Brownlie 6,6,8,6,8,8. I. O God, the
Holy Ghost,. Thou Lord of light appear,. And, as of old, at Pentecost,. ...
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