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The Holy Spirit bears witness to the person and work of Jesus Christ, and enables believers to bear effective witness to him.
The Holy Spirit bears witness to Jesus Christ
The Spirit's testimony
1 John 4:2-3 See also Acts 5:32; 1 Corinthians 12:3
At Jesus Christ's baptism
John 1:32-34 See also Matthew 3:16 pp Mark 1:10 pp Luke 3:22
After Jesus Christ's ascension
John 15:26 See also John 14:26; John 16:13-14; 1 John 5:6
The Holy Spirit's witness enables believers to be effective
He brings assurance to believers
1 John 3:24 See also 1 John 4:13; John 5:7-10
He gives assurance of the finality of Jesus Christ's saving work
Hebrews 10:14-17
He gives believers confidence in their status as children of God
Romans 8:15-16 See also Galatians 4:6
See also
2422 gospel, confirmation 3030 Holy Spirit, power 3203 Holy Spirit & assurance 3212 Holy Spirit & mission 3224 Holy Spirit & preaching 5624 witnesses to Christ 6608 adoption 8104 assurance 8498 witnessing & Holy Spirit
