Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3248 Holy Spirit, conviction of
The Holy Spirit convinces human beings of sin and of the reality of forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and its consequences
John 16:8-11
Ways in which the Holy Spirit brings conviction
Through preaching
Acts 2:37 See also Acts 16:14; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
Through the exercise of spiritual gifts
1 Corinthians 14:24-25
The reality of the Holy Spirit's conviction in the lives of believers
He brings illumination
Ephesians 1:17-18 See also 1 Corinthians 2:8-10,14-16
He gives assurance about their new relationship with God
Romans 8:15-16 See also Galatians 4:6
He convicts of the need for constant change
Romans 8:5-9 See also Galatians 5:16-23
See also
3203 Holy Spirit & assurance 3224 Holy Spirit & preaching 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3293 Holy Spirit, witness of 3296 Holy Spirit in the world 6124 condemnation 6172 guilt 6632 conviction 6732 repentance 8104 assurance 8154 righteousness 9210 judgment, God's
