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Holy Ghost
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Definition: The third member of the Godhead, a personage of spirit.

Also Known As: Comforter, Holy Spirit, Light of Christ, Spirit, Spirit of God, Spirit of the Lord, Spirit of Truth, Still Small Voice, Testifier

Example: The Holy Ghost was seen in the form of a dove when Christ was baptized.

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The Holy Ghost
Learn about the Holy Ghost, what it is, how we feel it, what it does, and what is the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

Doctrine and Covenants 130:22
"The Holy Ghost has not a body of flesh and bones, but is a personage of Spirit. Were it not so, the Holy Ghost could not dwell in us."

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, whatsoever I have said unto you."

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