Lord's Day 20 53 Q. What do you believe concerning "the Holy Spirit"? A. First, he, as well as the Father and the Son, is eternal God.^1 Second, he has been given to me personally,^2 so that, by true faith, he makes me share in Christ and all his blessings,^3 comforts me,^4 and remains with me forever.^5 ^1 Gen. 1:1-2; Matt. 28:19; Acts 5:3-4 ^2 1 Cor. 6:19; 2 Cor. 1:21-22; Gal. 4:6 ^3 Gal. 3:14 ^4 John 15:26; Acts 9:31 ^5 John 14:16-17; 1 Pet. 4:14