Dictionary of Bible Themes In the OT the gift of the Holy Spirit was restricted to individuals for particular tasks, but at Pentecost and on subsequent occasions, the Holy Spirit is given to all believers. 1 Samuel 10:6The gift of the Holy Spirit in the OT The Spirit is given to individuals for specific tasks Exodus 31:2-5to Saul, for kingship 1 Samuel 16:14to Bezalel, for craftsmanship Psalms 51:11The gift of the Spirit can be withdrawn See also Judges 16:201 Kings 22:24 Matthew 3:11 The gift of the Holy Spirit is foretold He is promised by John the Baptist pp Mk 1:8 pp Lk 3:16 Luke 24:49pp Jn 1:33 John 7:37-39; 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7He is promised by Jesus Christ Acts 1:4-5,8; 11:16Luke 1:15 The gift of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost See also Individuals filled with the Spirit Luke 1:41,67; 2:25-27Matthew 3:16 Jesus Christ receives the gift of the Spirit pp Mk 1:10 pp Lk 3:22 See also pp Jn 1:32 John 20:22Jesus Christ bids his disciples receive the Holy Spirit Acts 2:2-4The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and after See also At Pentecost Acts 2:33Acts 10:44 See also The Spirit was given on later occasions Acts 8:15-17; 9:17; 19:6Galatians 3:5 Hebrews 2:4 Acts 2:38-39 See also The gift of the Spirit is for all believers Acts 2:17; 5:32; 10:45; 11:17; 15:8Romans 8:9 Galatians 3:14 1 Thessalonians 4:8 Hebrews 2:4 Luke 11:13 See also God's willingness to give the Spirit John 3:34Acts 15:8 God's purposes require the gift of the Holy Spirit See also To give assurance of acceptance by God Acts 10:47; 11:171 John 3:24; 4:13 John 16:7-8 Acts 2:37 To convict the world of sin Acts 2:4; 10:45-46; 19:61 Corinthians 12:4-11 To provide spiritual gifts Romans 15:18-19Galatians 3:5 To work miracles, signs and wonders Hebrews 2:4Acts 1:8 See also To give boldness in preaching and witnessing Acts 4:31; 5:32Romans 14:17 See also To cultivate the fruit of the Spirit Romans 5:5; 15:13Galatians 5:16 2 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Peter 1:2 To sanctify the believer See also 3035 Holy Spirit, presence of3203 Holy Spirit & assurance 3212 Holy Spirit & mission 3239 Holy Spirit, anointing 3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with 3248 Holy Spirit, conviction 3251 Holy Spirit, filling with 3272 Holy Spirit in OT 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 4018 life, spiritual 7408 Pentecost 7966 spiritual gifts |
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