Dictionary of Bible Themes
The Holy Spirit inspires prophecy and gives knowledge of God, insight and wisdom. Scripture declares itself to have been inspired by God.
2 Timothy 3:16The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of Scripture
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Matthew 22:43Acts 1:16; 4:25; 28:25Hebrews 3:7; 9:8; 10:15pp Mk 12:36
1 Corinthians 12:3The Holy Spirit inspires believers to honour Jesus Christ
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1 John 4:2Ephesians 1:17Purposes of the Holy Spirit's inspiration
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2 Timothy 3:16-17Numbers 24:2-3The Holy Spirit inspired prophecy
2 Peter 1:21See also
Numbers 11:25-291 Samuel 10:6,10; 19:20,232 Samuel 23:21 Chronicles 12:182 Chronicles 15:1; 20:14; 24:20Acts 11:28; 19:61 Peter 1:11-122 Samuel 23:2People aware of the Holy Spirit's inspiration
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Isaiah 48:16Micah 3:8Isaiah
Acts 15:28Micah
1 Corinthians 2:13; 7:40the Council of Jerusalem
Paul:
1 Corinthians 2:10-13The Holy Spirit gives revelation
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God's purposes revealed
Ephesians 1:17; 3:3-61 John 2:27Luke 2:25-27The Messiah revealed to Simeon
Acts 7:55See also
Visions given
Joel 2:28Acts 2:17Revelation 1:10; 4:2Acts 10:19-20Visions interpreted
Genesis 41:38-39Daniel 4:8-9,18; 5:11,14Dreams interpreted
1 Chronicles 28:12David's plans for the temple
1 Corinthians 12:8See also
Wisdom and knowledge are given
Isaiah 11:2Acts 6:10Ephesians 1:17Romans 8:15-16Galatians 4:6God's fatherhood revealed to believers
Matthew 10:20Speech is inspired by the Holy Spirit
Testifying to God
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Luke 12:12pp Mk 13:11
Acts 4:8,31; 13:9Nehemiah 9:20See also
Instruction
Nehemiah 9:30Acts 1:21 Timothy 4:1Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6Speaking in tongues
Romans 8:26-27Ephesians 6:18Prayer
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1403 God, revelation1409 dream1429 prophecy, OT fulfilment1469 visions1613 Scripture, purpose3140 Holy Spirit, teacher3221 Holy Spirit & prayer3224 Holy Spirit & preaching3272 Holy Spirit in OT7972 tongues, gift of8281 insight8369 worthiness