Dictionary of Bible Themes Present throughout the world, the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and brings peace and comfort to believers through his refreshing and restoring presence. Genesis 1:2The Holy Spirit is present and active in creation See also Job 33:4Psalms 104:30 Psalms 139:7 The Holy Spirit is present everywhere See also Acts 20:23Psalms 51:11 He is equated with God's presence Haggai 2:5See also He is present with God's people Isaiah 59:21; 63:10-14Ezekiel 36:27; 37:14 1 Corinthians 3:16 Ephesians 2:22 Luke 4:14,18; 5:17; 6:19; 10:21 Acts 10:38 He is present in Jesus Christ's ministry John 14:16-17See also He is present with Jesus Christ's disciples John 14:26; 15:26-27John 16:7-11 The consequences of the Holy Spirit's presence in the church 1 Thessalonians 1:5He convicts of sin Acts 13:2; 15:28He gives direction Philippians 1:19He transforms experience Acts 9:31He encourages See also Acts 1:8; 6:10He empowers Christians for witness 2 Corinthians 3:18See also He sanctifies Romans 15:162 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Peter 1:2 2 Corinthians 3:3 The Holy Spirit's presence has observable effects See also John 3:21Acts 11:23 2 Corinthians 13:14 See also He brings blessing and fellowship Philippians 2:11 Peter 4:14 2 Corinthians 3:17 See also He brings freedom and peace Romans 8:2,5-9Romans 8:10-11 See also He brings life 1110 God, present everywhere3130 Holy Spirit, Counsellor 3215 Holy Spirit & peace 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3263 Holy Spirit, guidance 3266 Holy Spirit in creation 3269 Holy Spirit in Christ 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver 3296 Holy Spirit in the world 6717 reconciliation, world to God 8495 witnessing |
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