Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3236 Holy Spirit, and Scripture The Holy Spirit inspired the original writing of all the Scriptures, and illumines their meaning to believers. The Holy Spirit inspired the writing of Scripture The Spirit inspired the writers of the OT 2 Samuel 23:1-2 See also Nehemiah 9:30; Ezekiel 2:2; Ezekiel 11:24-25; Micah 3:8; Zechariah 7:12 The NT recognises OT writings as inspired by the Holy Spirit 2 Timothy 3:16 “God-breathed” means “breathed out by God” rather than “inspired” ; 2 Peter 1:20-21 See also Matthew 22:43 pp Mark 12:36; Acts 1:16; Acts 4:25; Acts 28:25-27; Hebrews 3:7-11; Hebrews 10:15-17; 1 Peter 1:11 The Spirit inspired the writers of the NT Ephesians 3:4-5 This revelation by the Spirit probably includes the apostles' understanding of the gospel and their preaching as well as the writings of the NT. See also 1 Corinthians 7:40; Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; Revelation 3:6,13,22 The Holy Spirit illumines the meaning of Scripture 1 Corinthians 2:12-16 “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). See also John 14:26; John 16:13-15; 2 Corinthians 3:14-17; Hebrews 9:8; 1 John 2:20,27 The relationship between the word and the Holy Spirit The association of God's Spirit and breath with his word(s) Psalm 33:6; Isaiah 59:21; John 3:34; John 6:63; Ephesians 6:17 “word” here probably means “the gospel” rather than Scripture as a whole. The Spirit is essential for obeying God's law Romans 2:29 Reliance on the letter of the law alone is useless. See also Romans 7:6; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Galatians 3:2,5; Galatians 5:18 The Spirit enables believers to fulfil the law Romans 8:4 See also Galatians 5:4-5 See also
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