Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  3000 Holy Spirit  »  3005 Holy Spirit, qualities of  »  3010 God, the Holy Spirit  »  3045 Holy Spirit, sovereignty of

The Holy Spirit has supreme power and acts in accordance with divine purposes, exercising authority and control in the world and over God's people.

The Holy Spirit is Lord

2 Corinthians 3:17-18 See also Judges 3:10

The Holy Spirit is sovereign in bringing spiritual life

John 3:1-8 See also Ezekiel 37:14; John 6:63; Romans 8:2; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:2

The Holy Spirit's will is sovereign

He determines the distribution of spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 12:11 See also 1 Samuel 10:6,10; Samuel 19:20,23; Hebrews 2:4

He controls the appointment of leaders

Acts 13:2 See also Acts 20:28

The Holy Spirit demonstrates his sovereignty over creation

He participates in the work of creation

Job 33:4 See also Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30

He performs miraculous deeds

Acts 8:39 See also 1 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 2:16; Matthew 12:28-38 pp Mark 3:22-30 pp Luke 11:14-23

The Holy Spirit exercises his rule in the lives of individuals

Jesus Christ is led by the Spirit

Matthew 4:1 pp Mark 1:12 pp Luke 4:1

God's people are led by the Spirit

Galatians 5:18 See also 1 Chronicles 28:12; Psalm 143:10; Matthew 10:20; Luke 2:27; John 16:13; Acts 8:29; Acts 20:22

God's people are restrained by the Spirit

Acts 16:6-7

God's people are given victory by the Spirit

Judges 3:10 See also Judges 14:6,19; Judges 15:14

The Holy Spirit's sovereignty is confirmed by the greatness of his attributes

Psalm 139:7 His presence; 1 Corinthians 2:4 His power; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 His knowledge

See also

1020  God, all-knowing
1110  God, present everywhere
1130  God, sovereignty
1469  visions
3015  Holy Spirit, divinity
3030  Holy Spirit, power
3230  Holy Spirit & regeneration
3251  Holy Spirit, filling with
3263  Holy Spirit, guidance
3266  Holy Spirit in creation
3290  Holy Spirit, life-giver
7966  spiritual gifts