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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 3224 Holy Spirit, and preaching
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3224 Holy Spirit, and preaching
3224 Holy Spirit, and preaching
3224 Holy Spirit, and preaching
True Christian preaching is grounded in the word of God and applied by the Holy Spirit to its audience.
The Holy Spirit is identified with the proclaimed word of God
The Holy Spirit sends God’s messengers
The Holy Spirit equips, inspires and instructs God’s messengers
He inspires the OT prophets Mic 3:8 See also Isa 61:1-2; Eze 2:2-5; 2Pe 1:21
He inspires Jesus Christ’s teaching ministry Lk 4:18-21 See also Isa 61:1-2; Mt 12:18; Isa 42:1; Jn 3:34
The apostles preach in the Spirit’s power 1Co 2:4-5 See also Lk 24:45-49; Ac 4:8-12 Peter; Ac 6:10 Stephen; Ac 13:4-5 Paul and Barnabas; 1Th 1:5; 1Pe 1:12
The Holy Spirit teaches and applies the preached word of God to its hearers
Jn 14:26 See also Jn 16:15; 1Co 2:13
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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.
