3221 Holy Spirit, and prayer
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The Holy Spirit intercedes for God's people and also prompts their petitions, supplications and thanksgivings.

The Holy Spirit enables God's children to address him as “Abba”

Romans 8:15 See also Galatians 4:6

The role of the Holy Spirit in prayer

He prompts supplication

Zechariah 12:10 “a spirit” (NIV text) or “the Spirit” (NIV footnote).

He inspires prayers of praise

Luke 10:21 See also Ephesians 5:18-20

He inspires praying in tongues

Acts 2:4 See also Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6; 1 Corinthians 14:14-18

He intercedes for believers

Romans 8:26-27

The evidence of the Holy Spirit's work prompts praise and thanks

1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 See also Acts 11:15-18

Believers are exhorted to pray in the Spirit

Ephesians 6:18-20 See also Jude 20

The love of the Holy Spirit is a motive for prayer

Romans 15:30-32 See also Luke 11:13; Acts 8:14-17

See also

1040  God, fatherhood
2360  Christ, prayers of
3218  Holy Spirit & praise
3281  Holy Spirit, inspiration
7972  tongues, gift of
8221  courage, strength from God
8352  thankfulness
8602  prayer



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