God IS the Holy Spirit. The "Holy Spirit " = the "Spirit". The Spirit IS the Father, the Word, and/or the Holy Ghost.

Yes. Anything that separates man from the Father causes harm. Sin separates man from the Father; sin is harmful. Man's religious doctrines separate him from the Father; man's doctrines are harmful. Changing the Word of God separates man from the Father; changing the Word of God is harmful and the devil knows that.

The answer is a resounding "No", and the question should seem silly to us by now.

The overwhelmingly good question is, Why would anyone want to change the wording of the original English scriptures? Changing the scriptures corrupts the Word of God and introduces confusion; see 2 Corinthians 2:17 above and the reproofs we present below. Thus, it doesn't even make sense to consider it, but we must because man has done it again. Man believed the original scriptures, the Word of God, were insufficient for him so he changed them to suit himself and the publishers make money.

Please use your version alongside the King James Bible. The places where the Holy Ghost is used in King James will probably say Holy Spirit in your version, but only the King James New Testament can be reconciled word for word in its text alone. Deference should also be given to the King James Bible because it is the source for all other versions as noted above.

Yes. The following verses use the Holy Ghost as a direct reference to the Father's truth, the Spirit of Truth. Changing the Holy Ghost to the Holy Spirit removes the direct reference to the importance of TRUTH, the Father's spirit. He chose THE pathway of truth for us to know Him as a Father, personally and individually.

Consider the scriptures for yourself. Each replaces the Holy Ghost with the Spirit of Truth, which are absolutely interchangeable, according to the King James New Testament.

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Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

• The power of the Word in Jesus was put there by the Spirit of Truth.

Matthew 1:20

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and with fire:

• Fire is the will of the Father!

Matthew 12:31

Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth shall not be forgiven unto men.

Matthew 12:32

And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost

Spirit of Truth, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

Matthew 28:19

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth:

Mark 1:8

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Mark 3:29

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.

Mark 12:36

For David himself said by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Mark 13:11

But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Luke 1:15

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, even from his mother's womb.

Luke 1:35

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Luke 1:41

And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth:

Luke 1:67

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and prophesied, saying,

Luke 2:25

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth was upon him.

Luke 2:26

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Luke 3:16

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth and with fire:

Luke 3:22

And the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

Luke 4:1

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

Luke 12:10

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth it shall not be forgiven.

Luke 12:12

For the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

John 1:33

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

John 7:39

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, 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.

John 20:22

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth:

Acts 1:2

Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

Acts 1:5

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth not many days hence.

Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 1:16

Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 2:33

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 4:8

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Acts 4:31

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

Acts 5:3

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

Acts 5:32

And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

Acts 6:3

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Acts 6:5

And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

Acts 7:51

Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth: as your fathers did, so do ye.

Acts 7:55

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Acts 8:15

Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the [Holy Ghost] Spirit of Truth:

Acts 8:17

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 8:18

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth was given, he offered them money,

Acts 8:19

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 9:17

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 9:31

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, were multiplied.

Acts 10:38

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth fell on all them which heard the word.

Acts 10:45

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 10:47

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth as well as we?

Acts 11:15

And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

Acts 11:16

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 11:24

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Acts 13:2

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Acts 13:4

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 13:9

Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, set his eyes on him.

Acts 13:52

And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 15:8

And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, even as he did unto us;

Acts 15:28

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Acts 16:6

Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth to preach the word in Asia,

Acts 19:2

He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Acts 19:6

And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

Acts 20:23

Save that the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Acts 21:11

And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

Acts 28:25

And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,

Romans 5:5

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth which is given unto us.

Romans 9:1

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth,

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

Romans 15:16

That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

1 Corinthians 2:13

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

1 Corinthians 6:19

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

1 Corinthians 12:3

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

2 Corinthians 6:6

By pureness, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the Holy GhostSpirit of Truth, by love unfeigned,

2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, be with you all. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

2 Timothy 1:14

That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth which dwelleth in us.

Titus 3:5

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth;

Hebrews 2:4

God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth, according to his own will?

Hebrews 3:7

Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,

Hebrews 6:4

For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth,

Hebrews 9:8

The Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Hebrews 10:15

Whereof the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,

1 Peter 1:12

Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

2 Peter 1:21

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth.

1 John 5:7

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth: and these three are one.

Jude 1:20

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost Spirit of Truth,

1 John 4:6

We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

Recall, in the King James New Testament the term "Spirit" and "Holy Spirit" mean the same thing. All other modern versions of the Bible that changed the Word of God by replacing the term Holy Ghost with Holy Spirit hide the importance of the Spirit of Truth and frustrate a proper appreciation of the importance of the Father's will.

Romans 8 does an excellent job of referring to the Spirit of God with a statement of connectivity to the born-again believer. Romans 8 is interlineated using brackets for clarity (below).

• So then they [people] that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye [the born again] are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God [the Word, the Holy Ghost, and the Father whom we know by His will] dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ [the Word], he is none of his [Jesus]. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit [the Word and the Holy Ghost according to His will] of him [the Father] that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he [the Father] that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit [the Word and the gifts of the Spirit by the Holy Ghost to do the Father's will] do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:8-14.

1 Corinthians 2 does an excellent job of referring to the Spirit of God and each, the Father whom we know by His will, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. 1 Corinthians 2 is interlineated using brackets for clarity (below).

• But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them [His children] that love him. But God [the Father] hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit [the Word and the Holy Ghost according to His will]: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God [the Father's will]. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit [will/truth] of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they [the Spirit and gifts of the Spirit] are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord [the Father and/or Jesus], that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:9-16.