3248 Holy Spirit, conviction of
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  3000 Holy Spirit  »  3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of  »  3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance  »  3248 Holy Spirit, conviction of

The Holy Spirit convinces human beings of sin and of the reality of forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and its consequences

John 16:8-11

Ways in which the Holy Spirit brings conviction

Through preaching

Acts 2:37 See also Acts 16:14; 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Through the exercise of spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

The reality of the Holy Spirit's conviction in the lives of believers

He brings illumination

Ephesians 1:17-18 See also 1 Corinthians 2:8-10,14-16

He gives assurance about their new relationship with God

Romans 8:15-16 See also Galatians 4:6

He convicts of the need for constant change

Romans 8:5-9 See also Galatians 5:16-23

See also

3203  Holy Spirit & assurance
3224  Holy Spirit & preaching
3233  Holy Spirit & sanctification
3293  Holy Spirit, witness of
3296  Holy Spirit in the world
6124  condemnation
6172  guilt
6632  conviction
6732  repentance
8104  assurance
8154  righteousness
9210  judgment, God's



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