Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  3000 Holy Spirit  »  3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of  »  3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance  »  3224 Holy Spirit, and preaching

True Christian preaching is grounded in the word of God and applied by the Holy Spirit to its audience.

The Holy Spirit is identified with the proclaimed word of God

Ephesians 6:17 See also John 6:63

The Holy Spirit sends God's messengers

Acts 13:4-5

The Holy Spirit equips, inspires and instructs God's messengers

He inspires the OT prophets

Micah 3:8 See also Isaiah 61:1-2; Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Peter 1:21

He inspires Jesus Christ's teaching ministry

Luke 4:18-21 See also Isaiah 61:1-2; Matthew 12:18; Isaiah 42:1; John 3:34

The apostles preach in the Spirit's power

1 Corinthians 2:4-5 See also Luke 24:45-49; Acts 4:8-12 Peter; Acts 6:10 Stephen; Acts 13:4-5 Paul and Barnabas; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 1 Peter 1:12

The Holy Spirit teaches and applies the preached word of God to its hearers

John 14:26 See also John 16:15; 1 Corinthians 2:13

See also

1432  prophecy in NT
1611  Scripture, inspiration & authority
1690  word of God
2363  Christ, preaching & teaching
3140  Holy Spirit, teacher
3239  Holy Spirit, anointing
3269  Holy Spirit in Christ
3281  Holy Spirit, inspiration
3293  Holy Spirit, witness of
5842  eloquence
7754  preaching
7773  prophets, role