Disputes about the Spirit. The “filioque” controversy.

Disputes about the Son. The Council of Nicea. Involvement of emperors.

Insights of the Church Fathers: John the Evangelist, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Tertullian. Early creeds.

Development of Trinitarian theology. Relations between the divine Persons. The nature of doctrinal evolution.

Testing prophetic utterances. Gifts for the benefit of the whole community.

Miracles of the Spirit at key points in the history of the Church. The gift of tongues.

The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. The appointment of deacons. Baptism with the Holy Spirit. The conversion of Paul.

The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. Pentecost, the arrest of Peter and John, Ananias and Saphira.

Confidence, commitment, and unceasing prayer.

Life according to the Spirit or the Flesh. The Spirit makes the Law of Christ operative in us.