According to Ellen White's writings, the Holy Spirit is indeed a person—the Third Person of the Godhead. She describes the Holy Spirit as Christ's representative, the Comforter, and a living, active, divine agent who works personally in the lives of believers. However, Ellen White also emphasizes that the exact nature of the Holy Spirit is a mystery not fully revealed to humanity. Key points from her writings include: - "The Holy Spirit was the highest of all gifts that He could solicit from His Father for the exaltation of His people. ... Sin could be resisted and overcome only through the mighty agency of the Third Person of the Godhead, who would come with no modified energy, but in the fullness of divine power." (Desire of Ages, p. 671) - "The Holy Spirit is Christ's representative, but divested of the personality of humanity, and independent thereof." (Desire of Ages, p. 669) - "It is not essential for us to be able to define just what the Holy Spirit is. ... The nature of the Holy Spirit is a mystery. Men cannot explain it, because the Lord has not revealed it to them." (Acts of the Apostles, pp. 51-52) - "The Holy Spirit comes to the world as Christ's representative. It not only speaks the truth, but it is the truth—the faithful and true Witness. It is the great Searcher of hearts, and is acquainted with the characters of all." (Special Testimonies on Education, p. 51) In summary: Ellen White affirms the personhood of the Holy Spirit as the Third Person of the Godhead, while also acknowledging that the full nature of the Holy Spirit remains a divine mystery. References: - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages. Pacific Press Publishing Association. - White, E. G. (1911). The Acts of the Apostles. Pacific Press Publishing Association. - White, E. G. (1897). Special Testimonies on Education. Pacific Press Publishing Association.

Ellen White’s published books affirm that the Holy Spirit is the “Third Person of the Godhead” and Christ’s representative, sent to act with divine power in the world. She writes: - “Sin could be resisted and overcome only through the mighty agency of the Third Person of the Godhead, who would come with no modified energy, but in the fullness of divine power.” (DA 671.2) - “The Holy Spirit is Christ’s representative, but divested of the personality of humanity, and independent thereof.” (DA 669.2) - “The Holy Spirit, the representative of Himself, is the greatest of all gifts. All ‘good things’ are comprised in this. The Creator Himself can give us nothing greater, nothing better.” (MB 132.1) - “By His Spirit He is everywhere present. Through the agency of His Spirit and His angels He ministers to the children of men.” (MH 417.2) While Ellen White does not use the exact phrase “the Holy Spirit is God Himself,” she clearly teaches that the Holy Spirit is fully divine, the Third Person of the Godhead, and the personal, active presence of God working in the world. She also emphasizes that the nature of the Holy Spirit is a mystery not fully revealed to humanity (AA 51.3-52.1). In summary: According to Ellen White’s writings, the Holy Spirit is fully divine, the Third Person of the Godhead, and the personal presence of God with us—though the exact nature of this relationship is a divine mystery. References: - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages. Pacific Press Publishing Association. - White, E. G. (1896). Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing. Pacific Press Publishing Association. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing. Pacific Press Publishing Association. - White, E. G. (1911). The Acts of the Apostles. Pacific Press Publishing Association.

According to available White Estate materials, there is not adequate information in Ellen White's published books to provide a direct explanation of what God meant by "let us create" in Genesis. The sources do not contain a documented, official position on this specific phrase. If you would like, further research in other collections (such as manuscripts or compilations) may be suggested. References: - White Estate research response regarding Ellen G. White’s published works and the phrase “let us create” in Genesis.