Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Acts 5:20The nature of spiritual life See also It is new life Acts 11:182 Peter 1:3 1 John 3:14 1 Timothy 6:19 It is true life Romans 5:21See also It is eternal life Daniel 12:2Matthew 19:29 John 6:27 1 John 5:11,20 Psalms 16:11 Jeremiah 17:8 It is abundant life See also Psalms 1:3John 10:10 John 3:6,8 The origins and nature of spiritual life See also Spiritual life is the work of the Holy Spirit Ezekiel 36:26John 3:3,5-7 Romans 8:11 Titus 3:5-7 Ephesians 2:4-5 See also Spiritual life unites believers to Jesus Christ Romans 6:3-5; 8:101 Corinthians 12:13 Colossians 2:13 1 John 5:12 John 1:12-13 See also Spiritual life makes believers the children of God Deuteronomy 30:20Matthew 6:9 Romans 8:15 James 1:18 1 John 4:7; 5:1 John 17:3 See also Spiritual life brings people to know God Matthew 11:27John 3:15; 20:31 See also Spiritual life brings about faith John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:40; 11:25Galatians 5:25 Keeping in step with the Spirit See also A new way of life is made possible Romans 8:5-6,9-16Galatians 5:16-18,22-24 Romans 2:29 See also Bondage to the written law is ended Romans 7:6; 8:22 Corinthians 3:6 Galatians 5:17-18 Romans 8:4 See also Obedience to God is made possible Ezekiel 36:27Romans 8:13 Galatians 5:16 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 Ephesians 4:3 See also Deepening unity is encouraged Colossians 2:13Philippians 2:1-4 Acts 9:31 Strength and encouragement are received 1 Corinthians 12:4-11Gifts for those living in the Spirit See also Gifts are given for building up the church Romans 12:6-81 Corinthians 12:27-30 Acts 2:17 Joel 2:28 Visions are given Revelation 1:10,12-13; 4:2; 17:3; 21:10Matthew 12:28 See also Miracles are worked Acts 10:38Romans 15:19 Galatians 3:5 2 Corinthians 3:6 See also Ministry is enhanced 2 Corinthians 3:7-9Galatians 4:6 Those living in the Spirit receive revelation and guidance See also God is revealed as Father Romans 8:14-161 Corinthians 2:9-10 See also God's purposes are revealed Romans 15:132 Corinthians 5:2-5 Galatians 5:5 Ephesians 1:17-18 Acts 8:29 See also Guidance is given to believers Acts 10:19; 11:12; 13:2; 16:6-7; 20:22-23Romans 8:26-27 Ephesians 6:18 Help is given to pray Jude 1:20Ephesians 3:16-17 The Holy Spirit sanctifies those in whom he lives Through the Spirit, Jesus Christ lives in believers 2 Corinthians 3:18See also The Spirit transforms believers Romans 15:162 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Peter 1:2 Acts 13:52 Romans 5:5; 8:6; 14:17; 15:30 The fruit of the Spirit is seen in believers' lives Galatians 5:22-23Colossians 1:8 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Matthew 4:1 Examples of life in the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ Matthew 12:18,28pp Mk 1:12 Luke 4:14,18; 10:21pp Lk 4:1 Acts 10:38Luke 2:25-27 Simeon Acts 4:8; 10:19,44Peter Acts 6:5,10; 7:55Stephen Acts 4:31; 6:3-5; 11:24,27-29; 13:1-3; 15:28See also The first Christians 2354 Christ, mission3230 Holy Spirit & regeneration 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of 3263 Holy Spirit, guidance 3269 Holy Spirit in Christ 3275 Holy Spirit in the church 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver 5197 walking 5442 pilgrimage 6644 eternal life 6728 regeneration 7030 unity 7966 spiritual gifts 8134 knowing God 8162 spiritual vitality 8164 spirituality 8453 obedience 9310 resurrection |
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