Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3257 Holy Spirit, gift of 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. The gift of the Holy Spirit in the OT The Spirit is given to individuals for specific tasks 1 Samuel 10:6 to Saul, for kingship; Exodus 31:2-5 to Bezalel, for craftsmanship The gift of the Spirit can be withdrawn 1 Samuel 16:14; Psalm 51:11 See also Judges 16:20; 1 Kings 22:24 The gift of the Holy Spirit is foretold He is promised by John the Baptist Matthew 3:11 pp Mark 1:8 pp Luke 3:16 pp John 1:33 He is promised by Jesus Christ Luke 24:49; John 7:37-39; John 14:16,26; John 15:26; John 16:7; Acts 1:4-5,8; Acts 11:16 The gift of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost Individuals filled with the Spirit Luke 1:15 See also Luke 1:41,67; Luke 2:25-27 Jesus Christ receives the gift of the Spirit Matthew 3:16 pp Mark 1:10 pp Luke 3:22 pp John 1:32 Jesus Christ bids his disciples receive the Holy Spirit See also John 20:22 The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and after At Pentecost Acts 2:2-4 See also Acts 2:33 The Spirit was given on later occasions Acts 10:44 See also Acts 8:15-17; Acts 9:17; Acts 19:6; Galatians 3:5; Hebrews 2:4 The gift of the Spirit is for all believers Acts 2:38-39 See also Acts 2:17; Acts 5:32; Acts 10:45; Acts 11:17; Acts 15:8; Romans 8:9; Galatians 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Hebrews 2:4 God's willingness to give the Spirit Luke 11:13 See also John 3:34 God's purposes require the gift of the Holy Spirit To give assurance of acceptance by God Acts 15:8 See also Acts 10:47; Acts 11:17; 1 John 3:24; John 4:13 To convict the world of sin To provide spiritual gifts Acts 2:4; Acts 10:45-46; Acts 19:6; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 To work miracles, signs and wonders Romans 15:18-19; Galatians 3:5; Hebrews 2:4 To give boldness in preaching and witnessing Acts 1:8 See also Acts 4:31; Acts 5:32 To cultivate the fruit of the Spirit Romans 14:17 See also Romans 5:5; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:16 To sanctify the believer 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2 See also
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