The Holy Spirit
The Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed states:
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. ((from the ELCA website.))
Scripture
Narrative Lectionary Texts
John 14:15-27; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Proverbs 1:1-9; 1 Peter 3:8-17
Resources
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