In the book of Ephesians, Paul wrote:

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people." (Ephesians 4:4-8, New Revised Standard Version)

Of course, it is the Holy Spirit that dwells in us. Yet, Paul wrote in this passage that the “Father of all” dwells in us:

“…one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.”

The Jewish definition of "Holy Spirit" clears up Paul’s words. The Holy Spirit is the glory of God sent from heaven upon man. It or He (both are acceptable terms, for God's essence is both a presence and a person) is the Spirit of the Father. Since this one God can dwell in many places at the same time, He can be “above all,” move “through all” and be “in all” at the same time.

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