Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3005 Holy Spirit, qualities of » 3010 God, the Holy Spirit » 3045 Holy Spirit, sovereignty of The Holy Spirit has supreme power and acts in accordance with divine purposes, exercising authority and control in the world and over God's people. The Holy Spirit is Lord 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 See also Judges 3:10 The Holy Spirit is sovereign in bringing spiritual life John 3:1-8 See also Ezekiel 37:14; John 6:63; Romans 8:2; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:2 The Holy Spirit's will is sovereign He determines the distribution of spiritual gifts 1 Corinthians 12:11 See also 1 Samuel 10:6,10; Samuel 19:20,23; Hebrews 2:4 He controls the appointment of leaders Acts 13:2 See also Acts 20:28 The Holy Spirit demonstrates his sovereignty over creation He participates in the work of creation Job 33:4 See also Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30 He performs miraculous deeds Acts 8:39 See also 1 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 2:16; Matthew 12:28-38 pp Mark 3:22-30 pp Luke 11:14-23 The Holy Spirit exercises his rule in the lives of individuals Jesus Christ is led by the Spirit Matthew 4:1 pp Mark 1:12 pp Luke 4:1 God's people are led by the Spirit Galatians 5:18 See also 1 Chronicles 28:12; Psalm 143:10; Matthew 10:20; Luke 2:27; John 16:13; Acts 8:29; Acts 20:22 God's people are restrained by the Spirit God's people are given victory by the Spirit Judges 3:10 See also Judges 14:6,19; Judges 15:14 The Holy Spirit's sovereignty is confirmed by the greatness of his attributes Psalm 139:7 His presence; 1 Corinthians 2:4 His power; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 His knowledge See also
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