Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3005 Holy Spirit, qualities of » 3010 God, the Holy Spirit » 3035 Holy Spirit, presence of 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. The Holy Spirit is present and active in creation Genesis 1:2 See also Job 33:4; Psalm 104:30 The Holy Spirit is present everywhere Psalm 139:7 See also Acts 20:23 He is equated with God's presence He is present with God's people Haggai 2:5 See also Isaiah 59:21; Isaiah 63:10-14; Ezekiel 36:27; Ezekiel 37:14; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 2:22 He is present in Jesus Christ's ministry Luke 4:14,18; Luke 5:17; Luke 6:19; Luke 10:21; Acts 10:38 He is present with Jesus Christ's disciples John 14:16-17 See also John 14:26; John 15:26-27 The consequences of the Holy Spirit's presence in the church He convicts of sin John 16:7-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 He gives direction He transforms experience He encourages He empowers Christians for witness He sanctifies 2 Corinthians 3:18 See also Romans 15:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2 The Holy Spirit's presence has observable effects 2 Corinthians 3:3 See also John 3:21; Acts 11:23 He brings blessing and fellowship 2 Corinthians 13:14 See also Philippians 2:1; 1 Peter 4:14 He brings freedom and peace 2 Corinthians 3:17 See also Romans 8:2,5-9 He brings life See also
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