Dictionary of Bible Themes: 3140 Holy Spirit, as teacher

3140 Holy Spirit, as teacher

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Having instructed God's people in the OT and Jesus Christ's disciples in the NT, the Spirit of truth continues to reveal the truth of God to believers.

The Holy Spirit as teacher in the OT

The Spirit teaches on practical matters

1 Chronicles 28:12-13 See also Exodus 31:2-6 pp Exodus 35:30-35; 1 Chronicles 28:19

The Spirit teaches the ways of God

Psalm 143:10 See also Nehemiah 9:20,30; Isaiah 48:16-17

The Spirit teaches about the salvation which is to come in Jesus Christ

1 Peter 1:10-11 See also Hebrews 9:8; Hebrews 10:15-17

The Holy Spirit empowers Jesus Christ's teaching

Luke 4:14-15 See also John 3:34; Acts 1:2

The Holy Spirit teaches Jesus Christ's disciples

The Spirit will teach the disciples what to say when persecuted

Matthew 10:19-20 pp Mark 13:11 pp Luke 12:11-12 See also Acts 4:8; Acts 6:10

Jesus Christ promises the Spirit's teaching ministry

The Spirit continues to teach believers

1 John 2:20 See also 1 John 2:27

The Spirit teaches the churches

Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; Revelation 3:6,13,22

The Spirit teaches within believers' hearts, in contrast to the written code

Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 2:29; 2 Corinthians 3:7-8

The Holy Spirit's teaching centres on Jesus Christ

John 16:14-15

The Holy Spirit inspires Scripture for teaching

2 Timothy 3:16