Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3005 Holy Spirit, qualities of » 3010 God, the Holy Spirit » 3030 Holy Spirit, power of The Holy Spirit equips and empowers believers so that the reign and reality of God is revealed through them in the world. The power of the Holy Spirit is witnessed to in the OT Isaiah 11:2-3 See also Isaiah 42:1 The Spirit will show his power on the earth The Spirit's power will enable people to serve God Ezekiel 36:26-27 See also Jeremiah 31:33 The Spirit's power will prompt prophecy and visions Joel 2:28-29 See also Acts 2:17-18 The Holy Spirit's power is described by OT imagery Oil: 1 Samuel 10:1; Samuel 16:13 Isaiah 63:11-12 the arm of God The hand of God: The Holy Spirit's power is demonstrated in the OT In creation Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4; Psalm 104:30 In acts of judgment and war Judges 14:19 See also Judges 3:10; Judges 6:34; Judges 11:29; Judges 14:6; Judges 15:14; 1 Samuel 11:6; Samuel 16:13 In the lives of his servants Micah 3:8 See also Numbers 11:17; 1 Samuel 10:6,10 The Holy Spirit's power is seen in the life of Jesus Christ In his conception In his teaching and ministry See also Matthew 7:28-29; Matthew 12:28; Mark 1:22,27; Luke 4:14; Luke 5:17; Acts 10:38 In his resurrection Romans 1:4 See also Romans 8:11; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 3:18 The Holy Spirit's power is seen in the church's mission In the church's witness and preaching Acts 1:8 See also Luke 24:49; Acts 6:10; Acts 16:7; 1 Corinthians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 In the apostolic ministry of signs and wonders Romans 15:18-19 See also Hebrews 2:4 In miraculous works in the church Galatians 3:5 See also 1 Corinthians 12:28 The Holy Spirit's power builds Christian character Romans 15:13 See also 2 Timothy 1:7 The Holy Spirit's power strengthens the church Ephesians 3:16 See also Romans 1:11; 1 Corinthians 1:7-8 See also
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