Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18The Holy Spirit is Lord See also Judges 3:10John 3:1-8 The Holy Spirit is sovereign in bringing spiritual life See also Ezekiel 37:14John 6:63 Romans 8:2 Titus 3:5 1 Peter 1:2 1 Corinthians 12:11 The Holy Spirit's will is sovereign See also He determines the distribution of spiritual gifts 1 Samuel 10:6,10; 19:20,23Hebrews 2:4 Acts 13:2 See also He controls the appointment of leaders Acts 20:28Job 33:4 The Holy Spirit demonstrates his sovereignty over creation See also He participates in the work of creation Genesis 1:2Psalms 104:30 Acts 8:39 See also He performs miraculous deeds 1 Kings 18:122 Kings 2:16 Matthew 12:28-38 pp Mk 3:22-30 pp Lk 11:14-23 Matthew 4:1The Holy Spirit exercises his rule in the lives of individuals Jesus Christ is led by the Spirit pp Mk 1:12 Galatians 5:18pp Lk 4:1 See also God's people are led by the Spirit 1 Chronicles 28:12Psalms 143:10 Matthew 10:20 Luke 2:27 John 16:13 Acts 8:29; 20:22 Acts 16:6-7 God's people are restrained by the Spirit Judges 3:10See also God's people are given victory by the Spirit Judges 14:6,19; 15:14Psalms 139:7 The Holy Spirit's sovereignty is confirmed by the greatness of his attributes 1 Corinthians 2:4His presence 1 Corinthians 2:10-11His power See also His knowledge 1020 God, all-knowing1110 God, present everywhere 1130 God, sovereignty 1469 visions 3015 Holy Spirit, divinity 3030 Holy Spirit, power 3230 Holy Spirit & regeneration 3251 Holy Spirit, filling with 3263 Holy Spirit, guidance 3266 Holy Spirit in creation 3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver 7966 spiritual gifts |
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