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- The disciples were filled with the Spirit in the upper room, and Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, stood up to preach on the day of Pentecost (Ac 2:14). The young Stephen, full of the Spirit, saw the glory of God when he was stoned (Ac 7:55-56); and Paul, inspired by the Spirit, rebuked a sorcerer (Ac 13:9-11).
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Dec 19, 2023 · The Holy Spirit gives believers the power to live like Jesus and be bold witnesses for him. Of course, there are many ways he goes about doing this, so we’re going to talk about the most common ones. Jesus said in John 16:7 that it was to our benefit...
- What Is The Holy Spirit?
- Holy Spirit vs. Holy Ghost
- What Does The Holy Spirit do?
- The Holy Spirit in The New Testament
- The Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ
- Bible Definition of The Holy Spirit
- Names of The Holy Spirit
- Greek Meaning of "Pneuma"
- Bible Verses About The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost, is God, the third Person of the Holy Trinity, who eternally "proceeds" from the Father (John 15:26). The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. The word "Spirit" commonly translates the Greek New Testament word pneuma.
The terms "Holy Spirit" and "Holy Ghost" are often used interchangeably to refer to the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christian theology. In general, they are understood to represent the divine and spiritual presence of God in the world. However, there are historical and linguistic nuances to consider. "Holy Spirit" is a more modern and commo...
The Spirit dwells inside every true Christian. The body of faithful Christians becomes His temple (1 Corinthians 3:16). He is described as a 'Counsellor' or 'Helper' (paraclete in Greek, guiding them in the way of the truth.) The 'Fruit of the Spirit' (the result of His work) is "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentlen...
Christians believe that it was the Holy Spirit whom Jesus mentioned as the promised "Comforter" in John 14:26. After His resurrection, Christ told his disciples that they would be "baptized with the Holy Ghost," and would receive power or endowment (Acts 1:4-8). This promise was fulfilled in the events recounted in Acts 2. On the first Pentecost, J...
In Christian theology, the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit is a central aspect of the doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinity is the understanding that God exists as three distinct persons—the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit—yet these three persons are one God. The Bible is the primary source for understanding...
Some have argued that Old Testament believers were saved and sanctified by the Spirit just as New Testament believers. But such teaching appears nowhere in the Old Testament. However, people were made right with God. The focus of the Old Testament roles of the Spirit lies elsewhere. In the earliest Scriptures, the Spirit does not clearly emerge as ...
Old Testament
1. וְר֣וּחַ קָדְשׁ֑וֹ (rûaḥ qādəšô) – His Holy Spirit (Isaiah 63:10) 2. וְר֣וּחַ קָ֝דְשְׁךָ֗ (rûaḥ qādəšəkā) – Your Holy Spirit (Psalm 51:11) 3. וְר֣וּחַ אֱלֹהִ֔ים (rûaḥ ĕlōhîm) – Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2) 4. נִשְׁמַת־ר֨וּחַ חַיִּ֜ים (nišəmat-rûaḥ ḥayîm) – The Breath of the Spirit of Life (Genesis 7:22) 5. ר֣וּחַ יְהוָ֑ה (rûaḥ YHWH) – Spirit of YHWH (Isaiah 11:2) 6. ר֧וּחַ חָכְמָ֣ה וּבִינָ֗ה (rûaḥ ḥākəmâ ûbînâ) – Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding (Isaiah 11:2) 7. ר֤וּחַ עֵצָה֙ וּגְבוּרָ֔ה...
New Testament
1. πνεύματος ἁγίου (Pneumatos Hagiou) – Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18) 2. πνεύματι θεοῦ (Pneumati Theou) – Spirit of God (Matthew 12:28) 3. ὁ παράκλητος (Ho Paraclētos) – The Comforter, cf. Paraclete John 14:26 (John 16:7) 4. πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας (Pneuma tēs Alētheias) – Spirit of Truth (John 16:13) 5. Πνεῦμα Χριστοῦ (Pneuma Christou) – Spirit of Christ (1 Peter 1:11) Depending on context: πνεῦμα (Pneuma) – Spirit (John 3:8) Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) – Spirit (John 3:8)
According to the Greek Lexicon, the original Greek word for "Spirit," as used for Holy Spirit, is pneuma. This word is used 385 times in the King James translation and often refers to the Holy Spirit, but also in other contexts. Here are the definitions of this Greek word as found in the lexicon: 1. The Third Person of the Triune God, the Holy Spir...
Acts 4:31:“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Romans 8:14-16:“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you rece...
Most Relevant Verses. Acts 1:16. Verse Concepts. “Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. Acts 28:25.
- The Holy Spirit convicts unbelievers of sin. The Holy Spirit works in the lives of unbelievers to persuade them that they are sinners in need of a Savior, who is Jesus (1 Tim.
- The Holy Spirit regenerates unbelievers. According to the Bible, all people are born sinful (Rom. 3:23; cf. 1 Kings 8:14). One consequence of people’s sinful state is that they can’t enter the kingdom of God.
- The Holy Spirit seals believers. The Apostle Paul taught that the Holy Spirit seals believers (2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13). In the New Testament, the Greek word translated “seal” (sphragizo) sometimes refers to a literal wax seal (e.g.
- The Holy Spirit assures believers of salvation. An essential work of the Holy Spirit is promising believers that they belong to God. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines “assurance” as being certain and having confidence.
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Feb 23, 2015 · The Holy Spirit plays an essential role in taking the raw materials of gospel potential and turning them into the sweet fruit of gospel impact. We see this throughout the Scriptures but perhaps nowhere more clearly than in the life of Peter, especially in Acts 2.