Dictionary of Bible Themes True Christian preaching is grounded in the word of God and applied by the Holy Spirit to its audience. Ephesians 6:17The Holy Spirit is identified with the proclaimed word of God See also John 6:63Acts 13:4-5 The Holy Spirit sends God's messengers Micah 3:8The Holy Spirit equips, inspires and instructs God's messengers See also He inspires the OT prophets Isaiah 61:1-2Ezekiel 2:2-5 2 Peter 1:21 Luke 4:18-21 See also He inspires Jesus Christ's teaching ministry Isaiah 61:1-2Matthew 12:18 Isaiah 42:1 John 3:34 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 See also The apostles preach in the Spirit's power Luke 24:45-49Acts 4:8-12 Acts 6:10 Peter Acts 13:4-5Stephen 1 Thessalonians 1:51 Peter 1:12 Paul and Barnabas John 14:26The Holy Spirit teaches and applies the preached word of God to its hearers See also John 16:151 Corinthians 2:13 See also 1432 prophecy in NT1613 Scripture, purpose 1690 word of God 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 3140 Holy Spirit, teacher 3239 Holy Spirit, anointing 3269 Holy Spirit in Christ 3281 Holy Spirit, inspiration 3293 Holy Spirit, witness of 5842 eloquence 7754 preaching 7773 prophets, role |
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