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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 3221 Holy Spirit, and prayer
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
3000 Holy Spirit
3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of
3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance
3221 Holy Spirit, and prayer
3221 Holy Spirit, and prayer
3221 Holy Spirit, and prayer
The Holy Spirit intercedes for God’s people and also prompts their petitions, supplications and thanksgivings.
The Holy Spirit enables God’s children to address him as “Abba”
The role of the Holy Spirit in prayer
He prompts supplication Zec 12:10 “a spirit” (NIV text) or “the Spirit” (NIV footnote).
He inspires prayers of praise Lk 10:21 See also Eph 5:18-20
He inspires praying in tongues Ac 2:4 See also Ac 10:44-46; Ac 19:6; 1Co 14:14-18
He intercedes for believers Ro 8:26-27
The evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work prompts praise and thanks
1Th 1:2-5 See also Ac 11:15-18
Believers are exhorted to pray in the Spirit
Eph 6:18-20 See also Jude 20
The love of the Holy Spirit is a motive for prayer
Ro 15:30-32 See also Lk 11:13; Ac 8:14-17
See also
| 1040 | God, fatherhood |
| 2360 | Christ, prayers of |
| 3218 | Holy Spirit & praise |
| 3281 | Holy Spirit, inspiration |
| 7972 | tongues, gift of |
| 8221 | courage, strength from God |
| 8352 | thankfulness |
| 8602 | prayer |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
