Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3293 Holy Spirit, witness of The Holy Spirit bears witness to the person and work of Jesus Christ, and enables believers to bear effective witness to him. The Holy Spirit bears witness to Jesus Christ The Spirit's testimony 1 John 4:2-3 See also Acts 5:32; 1 Corinthians 12:3 At Jesus Christ's baptism John 1:32-34 See also Matthew 3:16 pp Mark 1:10 pp Luke 3:22 After Jesus Christ's ascension John 15:26 See also John 14:26; John 16:13-14; 1 John 5:6 The Holy Spirit's witness enables believers to be effective He brings assurance to believers 1 John 3:24 See also 1 John 4:13; John 5:7-10 He gives assurance of the finality of Jesus Christ's saving work He gives believers confidence in their status as children of God Romans 8:15-16 See also Galatians 4:6 See also
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