Dictionary of Bible Themes: 3263 Holy Spirit, guidance of

3263 Holy Spirit, guidance of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The Holy Spirit gives guidance to groups and individuals facing challenges, decisions and difficulties. Such guidance, however given, effectively specifies the will of God in situations of choice within the biblically established guidelines of righteousness.

Knowing divine guidance is associated with the presence of the Holy Spirit

Isaiah 63:11-14 See also 1 Kings 18:12; Psalm 139:7-10

The Holy Spirit guides Jesus Christ in his ministry

Luke 4:1 pp Matthew 4:1 pp Mark 1:12 See also Acts 10:37-38

The Holy Spirit guides the church in its corporate decisions

Acts 13:2 See also Acts 15:28

The Holy Spirit's guidance of believers

The Holy Spirit guides individual believers

Romans 8:14 See also Galatians 5:18

He guides through the word of God, spiritually understood and kept before the mind

Isaiah 59:21

He guides in prayer