Wednesday, August 20, 2008

how about that holy spirit

Chris Larson posted this simple piece on the work of the Holy Spirit.

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 equipper of God's messenger (Mic. 3:8)
In the Old Testament prophecy
  • The cleansing of the heart for holy living (Ezek. 36:25-29)
In salvation
  • Regenerates the believer (Titus 3:5)
  • Indwells the believer (Rom. 8:9-11)
  • Sanctifies the believer (2 Thess. 2:13)
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 of ministry (1 Cor. 12:4-11)
  • Enables the fruit of holy living (Gal. 5:22, 23)
  • Strengthens the inner being (Eph. 3:16)
In the written Word
  • Inspired the writing of Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21)
Anything missing?

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