Dictionary of Bible Themes The Holy Spirit intercedes for God's people and also prompts their petitions, supplications and thanksgivings. Romans 8:15The Holy Spirit enables God's children to address him as "Abba" See also Galatians 4:6Zechariah 12:10 The role of the Holy Spirit in prayer He prompts supplication Luke 10:21"a spirit" (NIV text) or "the Spirit" (NIV footnote). See also He inspires prayers of praise Ephesians 5:18-20Acts 2:4 See also He inspires praying in tongues Acts 10:44-46; 19:61 Corinthians 14:14-18 Romans 8:26-27 He intercedes for believers 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5The evidence of the Holy Spirit's work prompts praise and thanks See also Acts 11:15-18Ephesians 6:18-20 Believers are exhorted to pray in the Spirit See also Jude 1:20Romans 15:30-32 The love of the Holy Spirit is a motive for prayer See also Luke 11:13Acts 8:14-17 See also 1040 God, fatherhood2360 Christ, prayers of 3218 Holy Spirit & praise 3281 Holy Spirit, inspiration 7972 tongues, gift of 8223 dedication 8352 thankfulness 8602 prayer |
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