The Holy Spirit

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I. The Personality of the Holy Spirit

A. The Spirit Has Characteristics of Personhood

1. The Spirit Has Intelligence Isa. 11:2; John 14:26; Rom. 8:27; 1 Cor. 2:10–13; 1 Cor. 12:8; Eph. 1:17
2. The Spirit Shows Emotion Isa. 63:10; Rom. 15:30; Eph. 4:30
3. The Spirit Has a Will 1 Cor. 12:11

B. The Spirit Is Distinguished among the Persons of the Godhead

1. The Spirit Is Distinguished from Jesus John 14:16, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7, 14
2. The Spirit Is Distinguished within the Trinity Matt. 3:16–17; Matt. 28:19; Rom. 15:16; 2 Cor. 1:21–22; 2 Cor. 13:14; Eph. 3:14, 17; 2 Thess. 2:13–14; 1 Pet. 1:2; Jude 20

C. The Spirit Is Referred to with Personal Pronouns John 14:16–17; John 15:26; John 16:7–14; Eph. 1:13–14

D. The Spirit Is Affected as a Person

1. The Spirit Can Be Blasphemed Matt. 12:31–32; Mark 3:28–29
2. The Spirit Can Be Grieved Isa. 63:10; Eph. 4:30
3. The Spirit Can Be Insulted Heb. 10:29
4. The Spirit Can Be Lied To Acts 5:3–4
5. The Spirit Can Be Obeyed Acts 10:19–21
6. The Spirit Can Be Quenched 1 Thess. 5:19
7. The Spirit Can Be Resisted Acts 6:9–10; Acts 7:51
8. The Spirit Can Be Tested Acts 5:9

E. The Spirit Has Moral Capacities

1. The Spirit Convicts the World of Guilt John 16:8–11
2. The Spirit Glorifies Christ John 16:14
3. The Spirit Guides into Truth John 16:13
4. The Spirit Intercedes Rom. 8:26–27
5. The Spirit Regenerates John 3:3–5
6. The Spirit Restrains Evil Gen. 6:3, 5
7. The Spirit Sanctifies Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:11

F. The Spirit Is a Distinct Personality with Power Judg. 14:6; Judg. 14:19; Judg. 15:14; 1 Sam. 10:10; 1 Sam. 16:13; Luke 1:35; Luke 4:14; Acts 10:38; Acts 15:28; Rom. 15:13; 1 Cor. 2:4

G. The Spirit Does What Persons Do

1. The Spirit Commissions Acts 11:12; Acts 13:2, 4; Acts 20:28
2. The Spirit Communicates 2 Cor. 3:3; Eph. 3:5
3. The Spirit Encourages Acts 9:31
4. The Spirit Gives Gifts 1 Cor. 12:7–11
5. The Spirit Leads Matt. 4:1; Acts 8:29; Acts 16:6–7; Rom. 8:14
6. The Spirit Speaks Matt. 10:20; Acts 1:16; Acts 8:29; Acts 10:19; Acts 21:11; 1 Tim. 4:1; Heb. 3:7; 1 Pet. 1:11–12; Rev. 2:7; Rev. 22:17
7. The Spirit Strengthens Acts 9:31; Rom. 8:26; Eph. 3:16
8. The Spirit Teaches Luke 12:12; John 14:26; 1 Cor. 2:13; Heb. 9:8
9. The Spirit Testifies John 15:26; Acts 5:32; Rom. 8:16; Heb. 10:15; 1 John 4:2; 1 John 5:6–8

H. The Spirit Gives Life Ps. 104:30; Isa. 32:15; Isa. 44:3–4; Ezek. 37:14; John 6:63; Rom. 8:2; 1 Pet. 3:18

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II. The Deity of the Holy Spirit

A. The Spirit Is Considered Divine

1. The Spirit’s Deity in His Own Being
a) The Spirit Is Called God Acts 5:3–4
b) The Spirit Is Called Lord 2 Cor. 3:17–18
c) The Spirit Is Called the Spirit Num. 11:17, 25; 1 Chron. 12:18; Isa. 32:15; Ezek. 2:2; Ezek. 8:3; Mark 1:12; John 7:39; Acts 11:28; Acts 20:22; Acts 21:4; Rom. 7:6; Rom. 8:16; 2 Cor. 3:6; Gal. 5:16–18; Eph. 6:18; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 3:18; 1 John 3:24; 1 John 4:6; Jude 19
d) The Spirit Is Identified with Yahweh Num. 24:2–4, 12–13; Acts 7:51; Acts 28:25–27; 1 Cor. 2:12; Heb. 3:7–9; Heb. 10:15–17 2 Pet. 1:21
e) The Spirit Is Spoken of as Divine Matt. 12:32; Mark 3:29; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; Eph. 2:22
2. The Spirit’s Relationship to the Other Divine Persons
a) The Spirit and the Father
(1) His Spirit Num. 11:29; Isa. 34:16; Isa. 48:16; Zech. 7:12; 1 Cor. 2:10; Gal. 3:5; Eph. 2:22; Eph. 3:16; 1 Thess. 4:8; 1 John 4:12–13
(2) My Spirit Gen. 6:3; Isa. 30:1; Isa. 42:1; Isa. 44:3; Isa. 59:21; Ezek. 36:27; Joel 2:28–29; Hag. 2:5; Zech. 4:6; Matt. 12:18
(3) Spirit of God Gen. 1:2; Exod. 31:3; Num. 24:2; 1 Sam. 10:10; 1 Sam. 11:6; 1 Sam. 19:20; 1 Sam. 19:23; 2 Chron. 15:1; 2 Chron. 24:20; Job 33:4; Ezek. 11:24; Rom. 8:9; Rom. 8:14; 1 Cor. 2:11, 14; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:11; 1 Cor. 7:40; 1 Pet. 4:14; 1 John 4:2
(4) Spirit of Him Who Raised Jesus from the Dead Rom. 8:11
(5) Spirit of Yahweh Judg. 3:10; Judg. 6:34; Judg. 11:29; Judg. 13:25; Judg. 14:6; Judg. 14:19; Judg. 15:14; 1 Sam. 10:6; 1 Sam. 16:13–14; 2 Sam. 23:2; 1 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 2:16; 2 Chron. 20:14; Isa. 11:2; Isa. 40:13; Isa. 63:14; Ezek. 11:5; Ezek. 37:1; Mic. 3:8
(6) Spirit of the Living God 2 Cor. 3:3
(7) Spirit of the Lord Isa. 11:2; Luke 4:18; Acts 5:9; Acts 8:39
(8) Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Isa. 61:1
(9) Spirit of Your Father Matt. 10:20
(10) Your Spirit Neh. 9:20, 30; Ps. 104:30; Ps. 139:7; Ps. 143:10
b) The Spirit and the Son
(1) Spirit of Christ Rom. 8:9; 1 Pet. 1:11
(2) Spirit of His Son Gal. 4:6
(3) Spirit of Jesus Acts 16:7
(4) Spirit of Jesus Christ Phil. 1:19
3. The Spirit’s Divine Qualities
a) Eternal John 14:16; Heb. 9:14
b) Good Neh. 9:20; Ps. 143:10
c) Holy Ps. 51:11; Isa. 63:10–11; Mark 1:8; Luke 1:35; John 14:26; Acts 1:8; Acts 7:51; Acts 10:44–46; Acts 15:28; Acts 28:25; Rom. 1:4; Rom. 5:5; Rom. 14:17; Rom. 15:13; Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; 2 Cor. 6:6; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 4:30; 1 Thess. 1:5–6; 2 Tim. 1:14; Titus 3:5; Heb. 2:4; Heb. 9:8; Heb. 10:15; 1 Pet. 1:12; 2 Pet. 1:21; Jude 20
d) Holy One 1 John 2:20
e) Love Rom. 15:30; Gal. 5:22
f) Omnipresent Ps. 139:7–8; John 14:16–17; Eph. 2:18–22
g) Omniscient Isa. 40:13–14; John 14:26; John 16:13; 1 Cor. 2:10–11
h) One Spirit Eph. 4:4
i) Power Gen. 1:2; Isa. 11:2; Zech. 4:6; Rom. 15:13; Rom. 15:19; 1 Cor. 12:4–7, 11; 2 Cor. 3:17–18; 1 Pet. 3:18
j) Power of the Most High Luke 1:35
k) Spirit of Glory 1 Pet. 4:14
l) Spirit of Grace Heb. 10:29
m) Spirit of Life Rom. 8:2
n) Spirit of Truth John 14:16–17; John 15:26; John 16:13; 1 John 4:6; 1 John 5:6
o) Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation Isa. 11:2; Eph. 1:17

B. The Spirit Is Said to Possess Equality with Divinity

1. Equality with Deity Expressed in Benediction 2 Cor. 13:14
2. Equality with Deity Expressed in Prayer Eph. 3:16–19
3. Equality with Deity Expressed in Redemption 1 Pet. 1:2
4. Equality with Deity Expressed in the Baptismal Formula Matt. 28:19
5. Equality with Deity Expressed in the Church Eph. 2:22
6. Equality with Deity Expressed in the Distribution of Gifts 1 Cor. 12:4–6
7. Equality with Deity Expressed in the Mystery of Christ Eph. 3:4–6
8. Equality with Deity Expressed in Unity Eph. 4:4–6
9. Equality with Deity Expressed in Witness Luke 12:11–12

C. The Spirit Has a Divine Source

1. The Spirit Proceeds from the Father Ps. 104:30; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 2:11–12
2. The Spirit Proceeds from the Son John 16:7; Rom. 8:9
3. The Spirit Proceeds from Father and Son Luke 24:49; John 15:26; John 16:13–15; Acts 2:33; Gal. 4:6
4. The Spirit Proceeds from Heaven 1 Pet. 1:12

D. The Spirit’s Work Is Divine

1. The Spirit Anoints Acts 10:38; 1 John 2:20, 27
2. The Spirit Calls 2 Thess. 2:13–14
3. The Spirit Contends Gen. 6:3
4. The Spirit Convicts John 16:7–11
5. The Spirit Counsels John 14:16–17; John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7
6. The Spirit Creates Gen. 1:2–3; Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30; Isa. 40:12–14
7. The Spirit Empowers Judg. 3:10; Judg. 6:34; Matt. 12:28; Acts 1:8; Rom. 15:19; Eph. 3:16
8. The Spirit Fills Exod. 31:3; Acts 2:1–4; Acts 4:31; Acts 9:17; Acts 13:9; Acts 13:52; Eph. 5:18
9. The Spirit Generates Christ Luke 1:35
10. The Spirit Gives Gifts See Gifts of the Spirit
11. The Spirit Gives Life John 6:63; Rom. 1:4; 1 Pet. 3:18
12. The Spirit Illumines John 14:26
13. The Spirit Indwells Gen. 41:38; Num. 27:18; Dan. 4:8; John 14:17; Rom. 8:9, 11; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; Gal. 4:6; 1 John 3:24
14. The Spirit Inspires 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21
15. The Spirit Intercedes Rom. 8:26–27
16. The Spirit Regenerates John 3:3–6; Titus 3:5
17. The Spirit Reveals Luke 2:26; John 14:26; John 16:12–15; Acts 21:11; 1 Cor. 2:9–13
18. The Spirit Sanctifies Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2
19. The Spirit Seals 2 Cor. 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:5; Eph. 1:13–14; Eph. 4:30
20. The Spirit Testifies John 15:26; Acts 5:30–32; Rom. 8:16; Heb. 10:15–17

III. The Holy Spirit in the OT

A. The Spirit Is Active in the World at Large

1. The Spirit as Giver of Life Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30; Ezek. 37:14
2. The Spirit as Sustainer of Life Gen. 6:3; Job 32:8; Job 34:14–15

B. The Spirit Was Active in Israel’s History

1. The Spirit’s Presence with Israel
a) The Spirit Accomplished God’s Will in the World Isa. 32:15; Isa. 34:16; Zech. 4:6
b) The Spirit Aroused and Energized the Judges Judg. 3:10; Judg. 6:34; Judg. 11:29; Judg. 13:24–25
c) The Spirit Brought a Spirit of Repentance Ps. 51:1, 11; Isa. 63:10–11
d) The Spirit Brought Messages from God Num. 24:2–3; 2 Sam. 23:2; 2 Chron. 20:14–15; 2 Chron. 24:20; Ezek. 11:5; Zech. 7:12
e) The Spirit Brought the Abiding Presence of God Num. 27:18; 1 Sam. 10:6–7; 1 Sam. 16:13; Isa. 59:21; Hag. 2:5
f) The Spirit Brought the Power of God Judg. 14:6; Judg. 14:19; Judg. 15:14–15; 1 Sam. 10:6, 10; 1 Sam. 11:6–7; 1 Sam. 16:13; Mic. 3:8
g) The Spirit Gave Guidance 1 Kings 18:12; Ps. 143:10; Isa. 48:16; Isa. 63:14
h) The Spirit Imparted Knowledge Exod. 35:31; 1 Chron. 28:12; Isa. 11:2
i) The Spirit Imparted Wisdom and Skill Gen. 41:38–39; Exod. 31:3–5; Exod. 35:31; Deut. 34:9; Dan. 5:11–14
j) The Spirit Inspired People to Prophesy Num. 24:2–3; 2 Sam. 23:2; 1 Chron. 12:18; 2 Chron. 15:1–2; 2 Chron. 20:14–15; 2 Chron. 24:20; Neh. 9:30; Zech. 7:12
k) The Spirit Moved People to Action 1 Sam. 11:6–7; Ezek. 2:2; Ezek. 3:14
l) The Spirit Produced Ecstatic Experiences Num. 11:25–29; 1 Sam. 19:19–24; Ezek. 8:3; Ezek. 11:24; Joel 2:28–29
m) The Spirit Produced Miraculous Events 2 Kings 2:13–16; Ezek. 8:3; Ezek. 11:1; Ezek. 43:5
2. The Spirit’s Message to Israel
a) A Message of Judgment 2 Chron. 24:20; Ezek. 11:5–12; Mic. 3:8
b) A Message of Deliverance and Blessing Num. 24:2–9; 2 Sam. 23:2–5; 1 Chron. 12:18; 2 Chron. 15:1–7; 2 Chron. 20:14–15, 17; Hag. 2:5
3. The Spirit’s Presence Withdrawn Num. 11:25, 29; Judg. 16:20; 1 Sam. 16:14; 1 Kings 22:24; Ps. 51:11

C. The Spirit Is Present in OT Prophecy

1. Prophecies Related to Israel Isa. 32:14–15; Isa. 44:3–5; Isa. 59:21; Ezek. 36:26–29; Ezek. 37:14; Ezek. 39:25–29
2. Prophecies Related to the Messiah Isa. 11:1–2; Isa. 42:1–3; Isa. 61:1–3
3. Prophecies Related to Mankind Joel 2:28–29

IV. The Holy Spirit and the Life of Christ

A. The Spirit and John the Baptist

1. The Spirit in John’s Birth Luke 1:41; Luke 1:67
2. The Spirit in John’s Ministry Luke 1:14–17
3. The Spirit in John’s Preaching about Christ Matt. 3:10–11; Luke 3:16; John 3:34

B. The Spirit and Jesus in His Early Years

1. The Spirit in Jesus’ Conception and Birth Matt. 1:18, 20; Luke 1:35
2. The Spirit in Jesus’ Temple Presentation Luke 2:25–27

C. The Spirit and Jesus during His Public Ministry

1. The Spirit in Jesus’ Baptism Matt. 3:16–17; Luke 3:21–22; John 1:32–33
2. The Spirit in Jesus’ Temptation Mark 1:12; Luke 4:1–2
3. The Spirit in Jesus’ Teaching Ministry Matt. 12:18; Luke 4:18
4. The Spirit in Jesus’ Exorcisms Matt. 12:28, 31–32
5. The Spirit in Jesus’ Person Luke 4:14; Luke 10:21; John 3:34; Acts 10:38

D. The Spirit and Jesus during and after His Passion

1. The Spirit in Jesus’ Death Heb. 9:14
2. The Spirit in Jesus’ Resurrection Rom. 1:4; Rom. 8:11; 1 Pet. 1:11; 1 Pet. 3:18
3. The Spirit in the Post-Resurrection Period Luke 24:49; John 7:39; John 15:26; John 16:7; John 20:22; Acts 1:2; Acts 1:5

E. Jesus’ Statements about the Spirit Matt. 10:20; Matt. 12:28, 31–32; Matt. 28:19; Mark 12:36; Mark 13:11; Luke 11:13 Luke 12:10; Luke 12:11–12; John 3:5–6, 8; John 6:63; John 7:38–39; John 14:16–17; John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7–15; Acts 1:8

V. The Holy Spirit in the Church

A. The Spirit’s Coming and Baptism

1. Foretold by OT Prophets Isa. 44:3; Ezek. 39:29; Joel 2:28–29
2. Announced by John the Baptist Matt. 3:11; Mark 1:8; John 1:26–27, 32–33
3. Promised by Christ Luke 24:49; John 14:16–20; John 15:26; John 16:7–15; Acts 1:5; Acts 1:8
4. Realized in History Acts 2:1–4; Acts 2:33; Acts 5:32; Acts 8:17; Acts 10:44–46; Acts 11:15–17; Acts 19:6; 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 4:6; Eph. 4:4
5. Manifested in Believers’ Lives
a) Associated with Repentance and Faith Acts 2:37–38; Acts 8:12–20; Acts 16:31–34; Acts 18:8; Acts 22:16
b) Expressed Visibly in Water Baptism Matt. 28:19; Acts 2:38, 41; Acts 8:12, 14–17; Acts 9:17–18; Acts 10:47–48; Acts 16:15; Acts 19:2–6
6. Unites Believers Universally with the Body of Christ Rom. 6:1–10; 1 Cor. 12:12–13; Gal. 3:26–27; Eph. 4:3–5; Col. 2:11–12; 1 Pet. 3:18, 21–22

B. The Spirit’s Ministry in the Church

1. The Spirit and Ministry
a) The Spirit Appoints Leaders Acts 20:28
b) The Spirit Bestows Gifts 1 Cor. 12:4–11
c) The Spirit Gives Direction to Leaders Acts 8:29; Acts 13:2, 4; Acts 16:6–10
d) The Spirit Provides Power for Ministry Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31, 33; 1 Cor. 2:4; 2 Cor. 3:6; 1 Thess. 1:5; 1 Pet. 1:12
2. The Spirit and the Sacraments
a) Baptism Matt. 28:19; 1 Cor. 12:13; 1 Pet. 3:21
b) Worship in General Eph. 5:18–21; Phil. 3:3
3. The Spirit and Sustenance
a) The Spirit Encourages Acts 9:31
b) The Spirit Establishes Growth and Unity 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 2:19–22; Eph. 4:4
c) The Spirit Gives Wisdom Acts 15:28
d) The Spirit Indwells 1 Cor. 3:16
e) The Spirit Intercedes Rom. 8:26–27; Eph. 6:18
f) The Spirit Reveals Christ’s Message Rev. 2:7
g) The Spirit Sanctifies Rom. 15:16

VI. The Holy Spirit in the Believer

A. The Fullness of the Spirit

1. The Reality of the Spirit’s Fullness Acts 2:4; Acts 4:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 6:3, 5; Acts 7:55; Acts 9:17; Acts 11:24; Acts 13:9; Acts 13:52
2. The Imperative of the Spirit’s Fullness Eph. 5:18

B. Fruit of the Spirit

1. Love Gal. 5:22; Ps. 69:16; John 3:16; John 13:34–35; John 17:26; Rom. 5:5, 8; Rom. 12:9; Rom. 13:10; 1 Cor. 13:4–13; Gal. 5:13–14; Eph. 5:25; 1 John 3:14, 16; 1 John 4:13, 16
2. Joy Gal. 5:22; John 15:11; John 16:24; Rom. 14:17; Rom. 15:13; Phil. 4:4; 1 Thess. 1:6; 1 Thess. 5:16; 1 Pet. 1:8; 1 John 1:4
3. Peace Gal. 5:22; John 14:27; Rom. 5:1; Rom. 8:6; Rom. 14:17; Eph. 2:14–18; Eph. 4:3; Phil. 4:7; 1 Thess. 5:13; 2 Tim. 2:22
4. Patience Gal. 5:22; Rom. 9:22; Rom. 12:12; Eph. 4:2; Col. 1:11; Col. 3:12; 1 Thess. 5:14; 1 Tim. 1:16; 2 Pet. 3:9, 15
5. Kindness Gal. 5:22; Rom. 2:4; Rom. 11:22; 2 Cor. 6:4, 6; Eph. 2:6–7; Col. 3:12; Titus 3:4–5; 2 Pet. 1:5, 7
6. Goodness Gal. 5:22; Ps. 23:6; Rom. 8:28; Rom. 15:14; Eph. 5:8–9; Heb. 6:5; 1 Pet. 2:3; 2 Pet. 1:3, 5
7. Faithfulness Gal. 5:22; Ps. 36:5; Ps. 89:24, 33; Ps. 92:1–2; Lam. 3:22–23; 1 Cor. 1:9; 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Thess. 5:24; 2 Thess. 3:3; Heb. 3:6; 1 Pet. 4:19
8. Gentleness Gal. 5:22–23; 2 Cor. 10:1; Eph. 4:2; Phil. 4:5; Col. 3:12; 1 Tim. 6:1; 1 Pet. 3:15
9. Self-Control Gal. 5:22–23; 1 Thess. 5:6, 8; 2 Tim. 1:7; Titus 2:11–12; 1 Pet. 1:13; 2 Pet. 1:5–6

C. Gifts of the Spirit

1. The Source of the Gifts Rom. 12:6; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7, 11; Heb. 2:4
2. Identification of the Gifts
a) Acts of Mercy Rom. 12:6, 8
b) Administration 1 Cor. 12:28
c) Apostleship 1 Cor. 12:28–29; Eph. 4:11
d) Discernment of Spirits 1 Cor. 12:10
e) Encouragement Rom. 12:8; 1 Cor. 14:26
f) Evangelism Eph. 4:11
g) Faith 1 Cor. 12:9; 1 Cor. 13:2
h) Giving Aid Rom. 12:8; 1 Cor. 13:3
i) Healing 1 Cor. 12:9; 1 Cor. 12:28–29
j) Helping 1 Cor. 12:28
k) Interpreting Tongues 1 Cor. 12:10; 1 Cor. 12:30; 1 Cor. 14:26
l) Leadership Rom. 12:8
m) Prophecy Rom. 12:6; 1 Cor. 12:10; 1 Cor. 12:28–29; 1 Cor. 13:2; 1 Cor. 14:26, 29–32; Eph. 4:11
n) Service Rom. 12:7; 1 Pet. 4:11
o) Speaking in Various Kinds of Tongues 1 Cor. 12:10; 1 Cor. 12:28–30; 1 Cor. 13:1; 1 Cor. 14:26
p) Teaching (and Pastoring) Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28–29; 1 Cor. 14:26; Eph. 4:11
q) Uttering Knowledge 1 Cor. 12:8; 1 Cor. 13:2
r) Uttering Wisdom 1 Cor. 12:8; 1 Cor. 13:2
s) Working Miracles 1 Cor. 12:10; 1 Cor. 12:28–29
3. Purpose of the Gifts
a) Gifts Are for Active Use in the Church 1 Cor. 14:26; 1 Tim. 4:14; 1 Tim. 1:6
b) Gifts Are for Building Up the Body of Christ Rom. 12:3–6; 1 Cor. 12:12–27; 1 Cor. 14:3–5; Eph. 4:11–12; Eph. 4:16
c) Gifts Are for Serving One Another 1 Pet. 4:10
d) Gifts Are for the Common Good 1 Cor. 12:7
e) Gifts Are for Equipping the Saints Eph. 4:11–12

D. Ministry of the Spirit

1. The Spirit Assists Believers in Worship Phil. 3:3
2. The Spirit Assures Believers Rom. 8:16
3. The Spirit Baptizes Believers John 1:33; 1 Cor. 12:13
4. The Spirit Blesses Believers Gal. 5:22–23; Gal. 6:8; 1 Thess. 1:6
5. The Spirit Compels Believers Acts 20:22–23; 2 Pet. 1:21
6. The Spirit Controls Believers’ Minds Rom. 8:5–6
7. The Spirit Dwells in Believers John 14:16–17; Rom. 5:5; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 2:12; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; Gal. 3:2; Gal. 4:6; James 4:5; 1 Pet. 4:14; 1 John 3:24; 1 John 4:13
8. The Spirit Empowers Believers Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4; Eph. 3:16; Phil. 1:19; 2 Tim. 1:14
9. The Spirit Equips Believers for Service 1 Cor. 12:7; 2 Cor. 6:4, 6; Eph. 6:17
10. The Spirit Fights Believers’ Sinful Nature Rom. 8:13; Gal. 5:17
11. The Spirit Fills Believers Acts 2:4; Acts 4:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 6:3; Acts 9:17; Acts 11:24; Acts 13:9; Eph. 5:18
12. The Spirit Frees Believers Rom. 8:2
13. The Spirit Gives Believers Access to the Father Eph. 2:18
14. The Spirit Glorifies Christ in Believers John 16:13–14; 1 Cor. 12:3
15. The Spirit Guarantees Future Blessing to Believers 2 Cor. 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:5; Eph. 1:13–14
16. The Spirit Guides Believers Acts 8:29; Acts 10:19–20; Acts 16:6–7; Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:18, 25
17. The Spirit Has Fellowship with Believers 2 Cor. 13:14; Phil. 2:1
18. The Spirit Helps Believers Phil. 1:19
19. The Spirit Is a Gift to Believers 1 Thess. 4:8; Titus 3:5–6; 1 John 4:13
20. The Spirit Prays for and with Believers Rom. 8:26–27; Eph. 6:18; Jude 20
21. The Spirit Regenerates Believers John 3:5–6, 8; Gal. 3:3; 1 Thess. 1:4–5; Titus 3:5
22. The Spirit Seals Believers 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 4:30
23. The Spirit Speaks through Believers Mark 13:11
24. The Spirit Teaches Believers Luke 12:12; John 14:26; 1 Cor. 2:13; 1 John 2:20, 27
25. The Spirit Transforms Believers 2 Cor. 3:3, 18

VII. The Holy Spirit and the World

A. The Spirit Created See The Spirit and Creation
B. The Spirit Convicts John 16:7–11
C. The Spirit Testifies and Converts John 15:26; Rom. 8:16; 1 Cor. 2:11–14; Gal. 3:3
D. The Spirit Restrains Evil 2 Thess. 2:7

VIII. The Holy Spirit and the Bible /explored in Doctrines 4 (Revelation)

IX. Sins against the Holy Spirit

A. Blaspheming the Spirit Mark 3:29
B. Grieving the Spirit Isa. 63:10; Eph. 4:30
C. Humiliating the Spirit Heb. 10:29
D. Lying to the Spirit Acts 5:3, 9
E. Quenching the Spirit 1 Thess. 5:19
F. Resisting the Spirit Gen. 6:3; Acts 6:9–10; Acts 7:51

X. Metaphors for the Holy Spirit

A. Clothing Luke 24:49
B. Deposit 2 Cor. 1:21–22; 2 Cor. 5:5; Eph. 1:13–14
C. Dove Matt. 3:16; John 1:32
D. Fire Acts 2:3–4
E. Oil 1 Sam. 16:13; Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38; 2 Cor. 1:21–22; 1 John 2:20, 27
F. Seal 2 Cor. 1:21–22; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 4:30
G. Water Isa. 32:15; Isa. 44:3–4; John 4:14; John 7:37–39
H. Wind John 3:8; Acts 2:1–4; 2 Pet. 1:21
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