Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  3000 Holy Spirit  »  3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of  »  3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance  »  3209 Holy Spirit, and love

Heartfelt concern and steadfast practical care is part of the evidence of the Holy Spirit's presence in the lives of believers.

The Holy Spirit's work and fruit includes the characteristic of love

Galatians 5:22 See also Acts 9:31; Romans 15:30; Colossians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:8-10

The Holy Spirit fills believers with the love of God

Romans 5:5 See also Ezekiel 11:19; Ephesians 3:16-19

The Holy Spirit enables believers to live with one another in love

Ephesians 4:2-3 See also 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:14-16,25-26; Philippians 2:1-2

The gift of the Holy Spirit results in practical love

Acts 4:31-35

Love is essential in the exercise of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 See also 1 Corinthians 14:1,12,26

See also

1085  God, love of
2048  Christ, love of
3254  Holy Spirit, fruit of
5015  heart & Holy Spirit
6652  forgiveness
7028  church, life of
7921  fellowship
8292  love
8463  priority of faith, hope & love