Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3248 Holy Spirit, conviction of The Holy Spirit convinces human beings of sin and of the reality of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and its consequences Ways in which the Holy Spirit brings conviction Through preaching Acts 2:37 See also Acts 16:14; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Through the exercise of spiritual gifts The reality of the Holy Spirit's conviction in the lives of believers He brings illumination Ephesians 1:17-18 See also 1 Corinthians 2:8-10,14-16 He gives assurance about their new relationship with God Romans 8:15-16 See also Galatians 4:6 He convicts of the need for constant change Romans 8:5-9 See also Galatians 5:16-23 See also
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