A Biblical Review of John 14:26; 16:7 According to Scripture, the doctrine of the person and ministry of the Holy Ghost is a sublime gospel truth. Concerning this doctrine, contentious disputes have historically arisen over the procession of the Holy Ghost. Notably, this is understood as the "Filioque clause."   The word filioque is a Latin term that means “and from the Son.” It was not included in the Nicene Creed in either the first version of A.D. 325 or the second version