Dictionary of Bible Themes The Holy Spirit inspired the original writing of all the Scriptures, and illumines their meaning to believers. 2 Samuel 23:1-2The Holy Spirit inspired the writing of Scripture See also The Spirit inspired the writers of the OT Nehemiah 9:30Ezekiel 2:2; 11:24-25 Micah 3:8 Zechariah 7:12 2 Timothy 3:16 The NT recognises OT writings as inspired by the Holy Spirit 2 Peter 1:20-21See also "God-breathed" means "breathed out by God" rather than "inspired" Matthew 22:43Acts 1:16; 4:25; 28:25-27 Hebrews 3:7-11; 10:15-17 pp Mk 12:36 1 Peter 1:11Ephesians 3:4-5 The Spirit inspired the writers of the NT See also 1 Corinthians 7:40This revelation by the Spirit probably includes the apostles' understanding of the gospel and their preaching as well as the writings of the NT. Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,221 Corinthians 2:12-16 The Holy Spirit illumines the meaning of Scripture See also John 14:26; 16:13-15"what God has freely given" refers to "God's secret wisdom" (verse 7), the "deep things of God" (verse 10) and the "thoughts of God" (verse 11). 2 Corinthians 3:14-17Hebrews 9:8 1 John 2:20,27 Psalms 33:6 The relationship between the word and the Holy Spirit Isaiah 59:21The association of God's Spirit and breath with his word(s) John 3:34; 6:63Ephesians 6:17 Romans 2:29 "word" here probably means "the gospel" rather than Scripture as a whole. The Spirit is essential for obeying God's law See also Romans 7:6Reliance on the letter of the law alone is useless. 2 Corinthians 3:6Galatians 3:2,5; 5:18 Romans 8:4 See also The Spirit enables believers to fulfil the law Galatians 5:4-5See also 1427 prophecy1439 revelation 1610 Scripture 1690 word of God 3140 Holy Spirit, teacher 3224 Holy Spirit & preaching 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3272 Holy Spirit in OT 3281 Holy Spirit, inspiration 4018 life, spiritual 5375 law 8124 guidance |
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