Dictionary of Bible Themes: 3257 Holy Spirit, gift of

3257 Holy Spirit, gift of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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In the OT the gift of the Holy Spirit was restricted to individuals for particular tasks, but at Pentecost and on subsequent occasions, the Holy Spirit is given to all believers.

The gift of the Holy Spirit in the OT

The Spirit is given to individuals for specific tasks

1 Samuel 10:6 to Saul, for kingship; Exodus 31:2-5 to Bezalel, for craftsmanship

The gift of the Spirit can be withdrawn

1 Samuel 16:14; Psalm 51:11 See also Judges 16:20; 1 Kings 22:24

The gift of the Holy Spirit is foretold

He is promised by John the Baptist

Matthew 3:11 pp Mark 1:8 pp Luke 3:16 pp John 1:33

He is promised by Jesus Christ

Luke 24:49; John 7:37-39; John 14:16,26; John 15:26; John 16:7; Acts 1:4-5,8; Acts 11:16

The gift of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost

Individuals filled with the Spirit

Luke 1:15 See also Luke 1:41,67; Luke 2:25-27

Jesus Christ receives the gift of the Spirit

Matthew 3:16 pp Mark 1:10 pp Luke 3:22 pp John 1:32

Jesus Christ bids his disciples receive the Holy Spirit

See also John 20:22

The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and after

At Pentecost

Acts 2:2-4 See also Acts 2:33

The Spirit was given on later occasions

The gift of the Spirit is for all believers

Acts 2:38-39 See also Acts 2:17; Acts 5:32; Acts 10:45; Acts 11:17; Acts 15:8; Romans 8:9; Galatians 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Hebrews 2:4

God's willingness to give the Spirit

Luke 11:13 See also John 3:34

God's purposes require the gift of the Holy Spirit

To give assurance of acceptance by God

To convict the world of sin

John 16:7-8; Acts 2:37

To provide spiritual gifts

Acts 2:4; Acts 10:45-46; Acts 19:6; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

To work miracles, signs and wonders

Romans 15:18-19; Galatians 3:5; Hebrews 2:4

To give boldness in preaching and witnessing

Acts 1:8 See also Acts 4:31; Acts 5:32

To cultivate the fruit of the Spirit

Romans 14:17 See also Romans 5:5; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:16

To sanctify the believer

2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2