Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3209 Holy Spirit, and love Heartfelt concern and steadfast practical care is part of the evidence of the Holy Spirit's presence in the lives of believers. The Holy Spirit's work and fruit includes the characteristic of love Galatians 5:22 See also Acts 9:31; Romans 15:30; Colossians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:8-10 The Holy Spirit fills believers with the love of God Romans 5:5 See also Ezekiel 11:19; Ephesians 3:16-19 The Holy Spirit enables believers to live with one another in love Ephesians 4:2-3 See also 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:14-16,25-26; Philippians 2:1-2 The gift of the Holy Spirit results in practical love Love is essential in the exercise of the gifts of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 See also 1 Corinthians 14:1,12,26 See also
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