The flow of our conversation about hierarchy within the Trinity here seems to imply a certain subordinationism which was condemned in the 4th century (Arius) and is a primary reason the Nicene Creed was formed. Roman Catholics, Lutherans and Anglicans do not subscribe to a subordinated view of the Holy Spirit and Son. Now, if you want to say their are different functions, then sure. But when we pair the Holy Spirit as a counterbalance to Satan we are speaking of the Holy Spirit as "God from God, in essence a direct rival being to God. 

Of course now we're back to the filioque controversy I suppose.