Dictionary of Bible Themes Through the Holy Spirit, God gives birth to and supports both natural and spiritual life. For this reason, Scripture likens the Holy Spirit to life-giving water. Genesis 1:2The creating Spirit (or breath) of God gives and sustains life See also Genesis 2:7Job 26:13; 27:3; 32:8 fn; 33:4; 34:14 fn Psalms 33:6; 104:30 Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Holy Spirit gives new life See also Ezekiel 36:26-28Matthew 1:18 The Holy Spirit is the life-giver in the conception of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 1:20Luke 1:35 1 Peter 3:18 The Holy Spirit gives resurrection life to Jesus Christ See also Romans 1:4John 3:5 The Holy Spirit brings new spiritual life See also John 3:6,8; 6:63Romans 8:2 See also The Spirit sets believers free from bondage to works that lead to death Romans 8:6,13Galatians 6:8 John 7:37-39 The Holy Spirit is described as life-giving water See also Isaiah 32:15; 44:3-4Words spoken by Jesus Christ at the Feast of Tabernacles. Ezekiel 36:25-27; 39:29; 47:1-12Zechariah 14:8 John 4:10,14 Revelation 22:1-2,17 See also 2424 gospel, promises2595 incarnation 3120 Holy Spirit, descriptions 3230 Holy Spirit & regeneration 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3266 Holy Spirit in creation 4018 life, spiritual 4278 spring of water 5655 birth 6644 eternal life 6728 regeneration |
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