3236 Holy Spirit, and Scripture
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The Holy Spirit inspired the original writing of all the Scriptures, and illumines their meaning to believers.

The Holy Spirit inspired the writing of Scripture

The Spirit inspired the writers of the OT

2 Samuel 23:1-2 See also Nehemiah 9:30; Ezekiel 2:2; Ezekiel 11:24-25; Micah 3:8; Zechariah 7:12

The NT recognises OT writings as inspired by the Holy Spirit

2 Timothy 3:16 “God-breathed” means “breathed out by God” rather than “inspired” ; 2 Peter 1:20-21 See also Matthew 22:43 pp Mark 12:36; Acts 1:16; Acts 4:25; Acts 28:25-27; Hebrews 3:7-11; Hebrews 10:15-17; 1 Peter 1:11

The Spirit inspired the writers of the NT

Ephesians 3:4-5 This revelation by the Spirit probably includes the apostles' understanding of the gospel and their preaching as well as the writings of the NT. See also 1 Corinthians 7:40; Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; Revelation 3:6,13,22

The Holy Spirit illumines the meaning of Scripture

1 Corinthians 2:12-16 “what God has freely given” refers to “God's secret wisdom” (verse 7), the “deep things of God” (verse 10) and the “thoughts of God” (verse 11). See also John 14:26; John 16:13-15; 2 Corinthians 3:14-17; Hebrews 9:8; 1 John 2:20,27

The relationship between the word and the Holy Spirit

The association of God's Spirit and breath with his word(s)

Psalm 33:6; Isaiah 59:21; John 3:34; John 6:63; Ephesians 6:17 “word” here probably means “the gospel” rather than Scripture as a whole.

The Spirit is essential for obeying God's law

Romans 2:29 Reliance on the letter of the law alone is useless. See also Romans 7:6; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Galatians 3:2,5; Galatians 5:18

The Spirit enables believers to fulfil the law

Romans 8:4 See also Galatians 5:4-5

See also

1427  prophecy
1439  revelation
1610  Scripture
1690  word of God
3140  Holy Spirit, teacher
3224  Holy Spirit & preaching
3233  Holy Spirit & sanctification
3272  Holy Spirit in OT
3281  Holy Spirit, inspiration
4018  life, spiritual
5375  law
8124  guidance



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