Grace and Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is himself a gracious gift of God

Ac 2:38; Tt 3:4–7; 1 Jn 3:24

See also Jn 6:63; Jn 20:21–22; Ac 5:32; Ac 11:15–17; Ac 15:6–8; 1 Co 2:12; Ga 3:14

Through the Holy Spirit God brings believers out of slavery and into his family

Romans 8:15–16 LEB

For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself confirms to our spirit that we are children of God,

See also Ga 4:6–7; Eph 2:17–18

Through the Holy Spirit God equips believers to serve him

1 Corinthians 12:4–7 LEB

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord, and there are varieties of activities, but the same God, who works all things in all people. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for what is beneficial to all.

See also Jn 7:37–39; Ac 1:8; Ac 2:4; Ac 4:31; Ro 5:5; Ga 3:5; Heb 2:4

The Holy Spirit in God’s gracious work of redemption

Romans 8:1–2 LEB

Consequently, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.

See also 1 Co 2:4–5; 1 Co 2:13; 1 Th 1:4–5; 1 Pe 1:12

The Holy Spirit in God’s gracious work of sanctifying and sustaining his people

2 Co 3:17–18; 2 Th 2:13

See also Ac 9:31; Ro 8:26–27; Ro 14:17–18; Ro 15:13; Ga 5:4–5; Ga 5:22–23; Ga 6:8; Eph 2:22; Eph 3:16–20; Php 1:18–19; 2 Ti 1:14; Heb 10:29; Jas 4:4–6