In the time of the Old Testament, prior to Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was not yet. He and His saving work were not absolutely lacking, for He saved God's people under the old covenant, even as He now saves us. But He was not present with the fullness and richness of salvation with which He now dwells in the church.
Sa panahon ng Lumang Katipan, bago dumating ang Pentecostes, hindi pa ipinagkaloob ang Espiritu Santo. Siya at ang kanyang nakakaligtas na gawa ay hindi kumulang, dahil iniligtas Niya ang mga hinirang ng Dios na nasa ilalim ng lumang tipan, kagaya rin ng kanyang pagliligtas sa atin ngayon. Subali’t hindi pa Siya ipinagkaloob ng may kapuspusan at kayaman ng kaligtasan kung saan sa ngayon Siya ay nananahan sa iglesia.