Is the Holy Spirit simply an active force?

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The Holy Spirit is referred to as the Spirit of: God (1 Cor. 2:11), Christ (Rom. 8:9), life (8:2), truth (Jn. 14:17) and grace (Heb. 10:29). He has a mind (Rom. 8:27), a will (1 Cor. 12:11), He speaks (1 Tim. 4:1), and testifies (Jn. 15:26). He can be grieved (Eph. 4:30), insulted (Heb. 10:29), lied to (Acts 5:3,4) and blasphemed (Mk. 3:28-30). He is called "the eternal Spirit" (Heb. 9:14), is everywhere present (Ps. 139:7-10) and is all wise. He knows the mind of God and revealed it to inspired men (1 Cor. 2:10-13). Peter told Ananias he had "lied to the Holy Spirit," then said, "You have not lied to men but to God" (Acts 5:4,5). Yes, the Holy Spirit is a Spirit Being; so is the Father (Jn. 4:24).