Dictionary of Bible Themes
The Holy Spirit dwells within Jesus Christ and his disciples. Recognisable results in believers' lives include Christlikeness and the fruit of the Spirit.
Genesis 41:38The indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the OT
Exodus 35:31See also
Numbers 27:181 Samuel 10:6-7Isaiah 59:21Haggai 2:5Isaiah 11:2The Holy Spirit indwells Jesus Christ
Matthew 12:18Isaiah 42:1Luke 4:18Isaiah 61:1Acts 10:38John 14:17The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is promised to believers
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Ezekiel 36:27; 37:142 Timothy 1:14The Holy Spirit indwells believers
1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19Ephesians 2:22Believers are described as the temple of the Holy Spirit:
1 John 2:27; 3:24Romans 8:11Results of the Holy Spirit's indwelling in believers
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The Holy Spirit guarantees life
Ezekiel 37:14John 7:38-39Romans 8:14-16See also
The Holy Spirit assures believers that they belong to God
2 Corinthians 1:21-22Galatians 4:6Ephesians 1:13-141 John 4:13Genesis 41:38Deuteronomy 34:9 fnWisdom and insight are received
Daniel 4:8-9,18; 5:11,14Ephesians 3:16Strength is received
Matthew 10:20Preaching and public testimony is aided
Acts 4:8-12; 5:29-32pp Mk 13:11
pp Lk 12:12
Ezekiel 36:27Romans 8:4-5,13The moral law is obeyed
Galatians 5:16Galatians 5:22-23See also
The fruit of the Spirit is displayed
Romans 5:5; 14:17; 15:13,30Galatians 5:17Those without the Holy Spirit's indwelling are not Christlike
Jude 1:18-19See also
3035 Holy Spirit, presence of3251 Holy Spirit, filling with3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of3257 Holy Spirit, gift of3269 Holy Spirit in Christ3287 Holy Spirit, sealing of3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver4018 life, spiritual6744 sanctification7115 children of God8104 assurance8206 Christlikeness