1. The Holy Spirit has all the qualities of a personal being. a. Mind (knowledge) – Isa. 11:2; Jn. 14:26; Rom. 8:27; 1 Cor. 2:10-11. b. Emotions (feelings) – Rom. 8:26; 15:30; Eph. 4:30 (cf. Isa. 63:10); Ac. 15:28; Jas. 4:5. c. Will (choices/plans) – Ac. 16:7; 1 Cor. 12:11. 2. The Holy Spirit performs all the functions of a personal being. a. He talks (Mk. 13:11; Ac. 1:16; 8:29; 10:19; 11:12; 13:2; 21:11; 1 Tim. 4:1; Heb. 3:7; Rev. 2:7). b. He testifies (Jn. 15:26; 16:23). c. He can be sinned against (Mt. 12:31). d. He can be lied to (Ac. 5:3). e. He can be tested/tempted (Ac. 5:9). f. He can be insulted (Heb. 10:29). g. He enters into relationship with other persons (2 Cor. 13:14). h. He encourages (Ac. 9:31). i. He strengthens (Eph. 3:16). j. He teaches (Lk. 12:12; Jn. 14:26; 1 Cor. 2:13).