Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  3000 Holy Spirit  »  3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of  »  3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance  »  3281 Holy Spirit, inspiration of

The Holy Spirit inspires prophecy and gives knowledge of God, insight and wisdom. Scripture declares itself to have been inspired by God.

The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 See also Matthew 22:43 pp Mark 12:36; Acts 1:16; Acts 4:25; Acts 28:25; Hebrews 3:7; Hebrews 9:8; Hebrews 10:15

The Holy Spirit inspires believers to honour Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 12:3 See also 1 John 4:2

Purposes of the Holy Spirit's inspiration

Ephesians 1:17 See also 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Holy Spirit inspired prophecy

Numbers 24:2-3; 2 Peter 1:21 See also Numbers 11:25-29; 1 Samuel 10:6,10; Samuel 19:20,23; 2 Samuel 23:2; 1 Chronicles 12:18; 2 Chronicles 15:1; 2 C 14; 2 C 20; Acts 11:28; Acts 19:6; 1 Peter 1:11-12

People aware of the Holy Spirit's inspiration

2 Samuel 23:2 See also Isaiah 48:16 Isaiah; Micah 3:8 Micah; Acts 15:28 the Council of Jerusalem

Paul:

1 Corinthians 2:13; Corinthians 7:40

The Holy Spirit gives revelation

God's purposes revealed

1 Corinthians 2:10-13 See also Ephesians 1:17; Ephesians 3:3-6; 1 John 2:27

The Messiah revealed to Simeon

Luke 2:25-27

Visions given

Acts 7:55 See also Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17; Revelation 1:10; Revelation 4:2

Visions interpreted

Acts 10:19-20

Dreams interpreted

Genesis 41:38-39; Daniel 4:8-9,18; Daniel 5:11,14

David's plans for the temple

1 Chronicles 28:12

Wisdom and knowledge are given

1 Corinthians 12:8 See also Isaiah 11:2; Acts 6:10; Ephesians 1:17

God's fatherhood revealed to believers

Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 4:6

Speech is inspired by the Holy Spirit

Testifying to God

Matthew 10:20 pp Mark 13:11 See also Luke 12:12; Acts 4:8,31; Acts 13:9

Instruction

Nehemiah 9:20 See also Nehemiah 9:30; Acts 1:2; 1 Timothy 4:1

Speaking in tongues

Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6

Prayer

Romans 8:26-27; Ephesians 6:18

See also

1403  God, revelation
1409  dream
1428  prophecy, OT inspiration
1469  visions
1611  Scripture, inspiration & authority
3140  Holy Spirit, teacher
3221  Holy Spirit & prayer
3224  Holy Spirit & preaching
3272  Holy Spirit in OT
7972  tongues, gift of
8281  insight
8366  wisdom, source of