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20 Spirit of truth that proceedeth from the Father," and "the Spirit of the Father."

Prove that He proceeds from the Son.

In Rom. viii. 9, and 1 Pet. i. 11, He is called "the Spirit of Christ."

When did He proceed from the Father and the Son?

From all eternity.

Show that He is "of one substance with the Father and the Son."

It has been already proved that the Son is of one substance with the Father; if therefore the Holy Ghost is of one substance with the Father, He must be of one substance with both.

Prove that He is of one substance with the Father.

1 Cor. iii. 16, 17. The Spirit of God dwelling in us makes us temples of God.

Show that He is "of one majesty and glory with the Father and the Son."

This follows from His being of one substance with the Father and the Son.

Prove it directly from Holy Scripture.

Isa. vi. 3. The Holy Ghost is magnified by the heavenly host equally with the Father and the Son.

What is meant by the expression "very God?"

That He is God in the fullest sense.

Show that He is "eternal God."

It would follow from His being the Spirit of the