The Holy Spirit
The Work of the Holy Spirit: Chart For Study
In the beginning
• Active and present at creation, hovering over the unordered conditions (Gen 1:2)
In the Old Testament
• The origin of supernatural abilities
(Gen 41:38)
• The giver of artistic skill
(Ex 31:2-5)
• The source of power and strength
(Judg 3:9, 10)
• The inspiration of prophecy
(1 Sam 19:20, 23)
• The mediation of God's message
(Mic 3:8)
In Old Testament prophecy
• The cleansing of the
heart for holy living
(Ezek 36:25-29)
In salvation
• Regenerates the believer
(Titus 3:5)
• Sanctifies the believer
(2 Thess 2:13)
• Completely indwells the believer
(Acts 2:4)
In the New Testament
• Declares the truth about Christ
(John 16:13, 14)
• Endows with power for gospel proclamation
(Acts 1:8)
• Pours out God's love in the heart
(Rom 5:5)
• Makes intercession
(Rom 8:26)
• Imparts gifts for ministry
(1 Cor 12:4-11)
• Enables the fruit of holy living
(Gal 5:22, 23)
• Strengthens the inner being
(Eph 3:16)
The New Testament understands the Holy Spirit to be the assurance of the risen Lord Jesus indwelling believers.
In the written word
• Inspired the writing of Scripture
(2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:21)
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