Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3221 Holy Spirit, and prayer The Holy Spirit intercedes for God's people and also prompts their petitions, supplications and thanksgivings. The Holy Spirit enables God's children to address him as “Abba” Romans 8:15 See also Galatians 4:6 The role of the Holy Spirit in prayer He prompts supplication Zechariah 12:10 “a spirit” (NIV text) or “the Spirit” (NIV footnote). He inspires prayers of praise Luke 10:21 See also Ephesians 5:18-20 He inspires praying in tongues Acts 2:4 See also Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6; 1 Corinthians 14:14-18 He intercedes for believers The evidence of the Holy Spirit's work prompts praise and thanks 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 See also Acts 11:15-18 Believers are exhorted to pray in the Spirit Ephesians 6:18-20 See also Jude 20 The love of the Holy Spirit is a motive for prayer Romans 15:30-32 See also Luke 11:13; Acts 8:14-17 See also
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