The Holy Spirit

Grace Evangelical Free Church

Issues & Answers: The Holy Spirit

15 Facts about the Holy Spirit 

1.  He is omnipresentPs.139:7
2.  He is omniscient 1 Cor. 2:10-11
3.  He is omnipotentGen. 1:2
4.  He is eternalHeb. 9:14
5.  He is called GodActs 5:3-4
6.  Co-equal w/ Father & SonMt. 28:19-20
7.  He has a mindRom. 8:27
8. He searches out the human mindCor. 2:10 and revelation Eph. 1:17
9.  He has a will1 Cor. 12:11
10. He forbidsActs 16:6-7
11. He leads Acts 16:10
12. He speaksActs 8:29
13. He lovesRom. 15:30
14. He grievesEph. 4:30
15. He praysRom. 8:26

13 Names for the Holy Spirit

1. The Spirit of God1 Cor. 3:16
2. The Spirit of ChristRom. 8:9
3. The Eternal SpiritHe. 9:14
4. The Spirit of truthJn. 16:13
5. The Spirit of graceHeb. 10:29
6. The Spirit of glory1 Pet. 4:14
7. The Spirit of lifeRom 8:2
8. The Spirit of wisdom and revelationEph. 1:17
9. The ComforterJn. 14:26
10. The Spirit of PromiseActs 1:4-5
11. The Spirit of adoptionRom 8:15
12. The Spirit of holinessRom 1:4
13. The Spirit of faith2 Cor. 4:13

57 Ministries of the Holy Spirit

1.  At work in creating the universeGen. 1:2; Ps. 104:30
2.  Inspired the Old Testament2 Sam. 232:2; Isa. 59:21
3.  Inspired the New Testament1 Cor. 14:37; 1 Thes. 4:15  
4.  Came upon Joseph  Gen. 41:38
5.  Came upon Moses Nu. 11:17
6.  Came upon JoshuaNu. 27:18 
7.  Came upon OthnielJudges 3:10
8.  Came upon GideonJudges 6:34
9.  Came upon JephthahJudges 11:29
10. Came upon SamsonJudges 14:6,19; 15:14-15
11. Came upon Saul 1 Sam. 10:10
12. Came upon David1 Sam 16:13; Ps 51:11
13. Came upon Elijah1 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 2:16
14. Came upon Elisha2 Kings 2:15
15. Came upon Azariah (prophet)2 Chron. 15:1
16. Came upon Zechariah (high priest)2 Chron. 24:20
17. Came upon Israel’s elders Num. 11:25
18. Led Israel through the wildernessNeh. 9:20
19. Minister to Israel during TribulationJoel 2:28-32
20. Minister to Israel during MillenniumZech. 12:10; Ezek. 37:13, 14; 39:29  
21. Restrains the power of SatanIsa. 59:19; 2 Thess. 2:7-14
22. Provided Jesus his earthly bodyLuke 1:35; Mt. 1:18-20
23. Anointed the Savior Mt. 3:16; Lk. 4:18; Acts 10:38; Heb. 1:9
24. Directed Jesus’ temptationMt. 4:1
25. Empowered the Savior Mt. 12:28
26. Caused the Savior to sorrowJn. 11:33
27. Caused the Savior to rejoiceLk. 10:21
28. Led the Savior to Calvary Heb. 9:14
29. Raised the body of the Savior 

Rom 8:11; 1 Pet. 3:18

30. Convicts the unsaved of sin, righteousness and judgmentJn. 16:7-11
31. Gave birth to the churchActs 2:1-4; Eph. 2:19-22
32. Desires to inspire worshipPhil. 3:3
33. Desires to direct missionary workActs 8:29; 13:2,4; 16:6-7, 10
34. Desires to aid in church singingEph. 5:18-19
35. Appoints eldersActs 20:28
36. Appoints preachers1 Cor. 2:4
37. Warns believers1 Tim. 4:1
38. Desires to determine decisionsActs 15:28
39. Desires to direct evangelismRev. 22:17
40. Can condone/condemn ministryRev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29
41. Regenerates the believing sinner Titus 3:5; Jn. 3:3-7; 1 Pet. 1:23
42. Baptizes the believerRom 6:3-4; 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:27; Eph. 4:4-5; Col.  2:12
43. Indwells the believerJn. 14:16, 20; 1 Cor. 2:12; 3:16; 7:37-39; Rom. 8:9; 1 Jn. 3:24
44. Seals the believer2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13; 4:30; 2 Cor. 5:5; Eph. 1:14
45. Fills the believerActs 2:4
46. Conforms to the image of Christ2 Cor. 3:18
47. Strengthens his new natureEph. 3:16; 1 Pet. 2:2; Jude 1:20
48. Reveals biblical truth to him1 Cor. 2:10
49. Assures re: salvation/serviceRom. 8:16; 1 Jn. 3:24
50. Gives him libertyRom. 8:2; 2 Cor. 3:17
51. Fills his mouth w/ appropriate wordsMark 13:11
52. Prays for himRom 8:26
53. Guides himJn. 16:13; Rom. 8:14
54. Teaches him1 Jn. 2:27
55. EmpowersActs 1:8
56. Imports Christ’s loveRom. 5:5
57. Raise departed believers bodiesRom. 8:11

18 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1.   ApostleshipEph. 4:11; 1 Cor. 12:28
2.   ProphecyRom 12:6; 1 Cor. 12:10
3.   Miracles1 Cor. 12:28
4.   Healing1 Cor. 12:9, 28, 30
5.   Tongues1 Cor. 12:10
6.   Interpretation of tongues1 Cor. 12:10
7.   Knowledge 1 Cor. 12:8
8.   Wisdom1 Cor. 12:8
9.   Discerning of spirits1 Cor. 12:10
10. GivingRom 12:8
11. MinisteringRom 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28
12. ExhortationRom 12:8; Proverbs 25:11
13. Showing MercyRom 12:8
14. Ruling, or administrationRom 12:8
15. FaithRom 12:3
16. TeachingRom 12:7
17. Evangelism2 Tim. 4:5; Acts 8:26-40; 21:8
18. Pastoring-teaching1 Peter 5:1-4