Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 0 » 4015 life » 4018 life, spiritual Life embraces more than physical existence; it includes humanity's relationship with God. Human beings come to life spiritually only through faith in the redeeming work of God in Jesus Christ. This spiritual life is a foretaste of the life which believers will finally enjoy to the full in the new heaven and earth. Life in the Spirit means keeping in step with the promptings and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and always being open to his gifts and empowerment. The nature of spiritual life It is new life Acts 5:20 See also Acts 11:18; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 John 3:14 It is true life It is eternal life Romans 5:21 See also Daniel 12:2; Matthew 19:29; John 6:27; 1 John 5:11,20 It is abundant life Psalm 16:11; Jeremiah 17:8 See also Psalm 1:3; John 10:10 The origins and nature of spiritual life Spiritual life is the work of the Holy Spirit John 3:6,8 See also Ezekiel 36:26; John 3:3,5-7; Romans 8:11; Titus 3:5-7 Spiritual life unites believers to Jesus Christ Ephesians 2:4-5 See also Romans 6:3-5; Romans 8:10; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 2:13; 1 John 5:12 Spiritual life makes believers the children of God John 1:12-13 See also Deuteronomy 30:20; Matthew 6:9; Romans 8:15; James 1:18; 1 John 4:7; John 5:1 Spiritual life brings people to know God John 17:3 See also Matthew 11:27 Spiritual life brings about faith John 3:15; John 20:31 See also John 3:16,36; John 5:24; John 6:40; John 11:25 Keeping in step with the Spirit A new way of life is made possible Galatians 5:25 See also Romans 8:5-6,9-16; Galatians 5:16-18,22-24 Bondage to the written law is ended Romans 2:29 See also Romans 7:6; Romans 8:2; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Galatians 5:17-18 Obedience to God is made possible Romans 8:4 See also Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 Deepening unity is encouraged Ephesians 4:3 See also Colossians 2:13; Philippians 2:1-4 Strength and encouragement are received Gifts for those living in the Spirit Gifts are given for building up the church 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 See also Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 Visions are given Acts 2:17; Joel 2:28; Revelation 1:10,12-13; Revelation 4:2; Revelation 17:3; Revelation 21:10 Miracles are worked Matthew 12:28 See also Acts 10:38; Romans 15:19; Galatians 3:5 Ministry is enhanced 2 Corinthians 3:6 See also 2 Corinthians 3:7-9 Those living in the Spirit receive revelation and guidance God is revealed as Father Galatians 4:6 See also Romans 8:14-16 God's purposes are revealed 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 See also Romans 15:13; 2 Corinthians 5:2-5; Galatians 5:5; Ephesians 1:17-18 Guidance is given to believers Acts 8:29 See also Acts 10:19; Acts 11:12; Acts 13:2; Acts 16:6-7; Acts 20:22-23 Help is given to pray Romans 8:26-27; Ephesians 6:18; Jude 20 The Holy Spirit sanctifies those in whom he lives Through the Spirit, Jesus Christ lives in believers The Spirit transforms believers 2 Corinthians 3:18 See also Romans 15:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2 The fruit of the Spirit is seen in believers' lives Acts 13:52; Romans 5:5; Romans 8:6; Romans 14:17; Romans 15:30; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Examples of life in the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ Matthew 4:1 pp Mark 1:12 pp Luke 4:1; Matthew 12:18,28; Luke 4:14,18; Luke 10:21; Acts 10:38 Simeon Peter Acts 4:8; Acts 10:19,44 Stephen The first Christians Acts 4:31; Acts 6:3-5; Acts 11:24,27-29; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 15:28 See also
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