Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture indicates that believers, both as individuals and communities, may go through periods in which they fail to experience the refreshing and life-giving presence of God. One cause of such spiritual thirst is unbelief. Scripture also indicates ways in which this thirst may be relieved. Psalms 68:6Spiritual drought in unbelievers See also Isaiah 29:7-8John 7:37-39 See also The remedy for spiritual drought is to be found in Jesus Christ Isaiah 45:8; 55:1John 4:13-14 Titus 3:5-7 Revelation 22:17 Psalms 63:1 The experience of spiritual drought in believers See also Psalms 143:6Ezekiel 19:10-14 Psalms 32:3-4 The cause of spiritual drought in believers See also Unconfessed sin Psalms 66:18Isaiah 1:28-30 Psalms 42:1-2 Spiritual depression Jeremiah 2:13See also Self-reliance Jeremiah 17:5-6Amos 8:11 God's judgment 1 John 1:8-9The remedy for spiritual drought in the lives of believers See also Through confession Psalms 32:5; 51:121 John 3:19-22 Psalms 1:2-3 See also Through Scripture Deuteronomy 32:1-2Isaiah 55:10-11 John 6:35 See also Through Jesus Christ John 7:37-39James 5:7-8 Isaiah 44:3 See also Through the Holy Spirit Isaiah 32:13-15Romans 15:13 Revelation 7:16-17 See also Finally in heaven 1610 Scripture3120 Holy Spirit, descriptions 4971 seasons of life 5580 thirst 5831 depression 6024 sin, effects of 6624 confession of sin 8027 faith, testing of 8148 revival 8361 wisdom 8656 longing for God 8836 unbelief, response |
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