Dictionary of Bible Themes: 3236 Holy Spirit, and Scripture

3236 Holy Spirit, and Scripture

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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

The NT recognises OT writings as inspired by the Holy Spirit

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