Pneumatology Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Part 2

III. The Ministries Of The Holy Spirit .

A. Concerning Creation

A. Concerning Creation “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:12). See also Job 26:13; 33:4.

Genesis 1:12 KJV 1900

And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.

Job 26:13 (KJV 1900)

By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; His hand hath formed the crooked serpent.

Job 33:4 (KJV 1900)

The Spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

B. Concerning The Bible

B. Concerning The Bible “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:21). See also 2 Samuel 23:2; Isaiah 59:21; John 14:26; 2 Timothy 3:15.

2 Peter 1:21 (KJV 1900)

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

2 Samuel 23:2 KJV 1900

The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, And his word was in my tongue.

Isaiah 59:21 (KJV 1900)

As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the Lord; My spirit that is upon thee, And my words which I have put in thy mouth, Shall not depart out of thy mouth, Nor out of the mouth of thy seed, Nor out of the mouth of thy seed’s seed, saith the Lord, From henceforth and for ever.

John 14:26 (KJV 1900)

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

2 Timothy 3:15 (KJV 1900)

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

C. Concerning The Nation Of Israel

1. The Spirit Came upon Its Leaders

1. The Spirit Came upon Its Leaders

1. The Spirit Came upon Its Leaders Notice what was said of Joseph: “And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?” (Genesis 41:38). Similar statements are made of Moses, Joshua, Othniel, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson, Saul, David, Elijah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Micah, Azariah, Zechariah, and more.

Genesis 41:38 (KJV 1900)

And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

2. The Spirit Came upon Its Elders

2. The Spirit Came upon Its Elders “And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.” (Numbers 11:25).

Numbers 11:25 (KJV 1900)

And the Lord came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.

3. The Spirit Came upon Those Who Worked on the Tabernacle

3. The Spirit Came upon Those Who Worked on the Tabernacle “See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,” (Exodus 31:2-3).

Exodus 31:2–3 (KJV 1900)

See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

4. The Spirit Helped Israel Through the Desert

4. The Spirit Helped Israel Through the Desert “Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.” (Nehemiah 9:20).

Nehemiah 9:20 (KJV 1900)

Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.

5. The Spirit Will Come upon Israel During the Tribulation

5. The Spirit Will Come upon Israel During the Tribulation “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:” (Joel 2:28).

Joel 2:28 (KJV 1900)

And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions:

6. The Spirit Will Come upon Israel During the Millennium

6. The Spirit Will Come upon Israel During the Millennium “And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.” (Zechariah 12:10).

Zechariah 12:10 (KJV 1900)

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, The spirit of grace and of supplications: And they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, And they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, And shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

D. Concerning The Devil

D. Concerning The Devil “So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood,the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” (Isaiah 59:19).

The Holy Spirit is currently acting as a Divine Dam, holding back and limiting the full power of Satan and of sin. 2 Thessalonians 2:7-14 describes what will happen when the Spirit is taken away and the devil is given free reign.

Isaiah 59:19 (KJV 1900)

Isaiah 59:19 (KJV 1900)

So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, And his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.

So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, And his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.

2 Thessalonians 2:7–14 (KJV 1900)

2 Thessalonians 2:7–14 KJV 1900

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

E. Concerning The Saviour

E. Concerning The Saviour

1. The Saviour was Begotten of the Holy Spirit

1. The Saviour was Begotten of the Holy Spirit “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.” (Matthew 1:18-20). See also Luke 1:35.

Matthew 1:18–20 (KJV 1900)

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Luke 1:35 (KJV 1900)

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

2. The Saviour was Anointed by the Holy Spirit

2. The Saviour was Anointed by the Holy Spirit “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,” (Luke 4:18). See also Matthew 3:16 and Acts 10:38.

Luke 4:18 (KJV 1900)

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Matthew 3:16 (KJV 1900)

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Acts 10:38 (KJV 1900)

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

3. The Saviour was Led by the Holy Spirit

3. The Saviour was Led by the Holy Spirit “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.” (Matthew 4:1).

Matthew 4:1 (KJV 1900)

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

4. The Saviour was Empowered by the Holy Spirit

4. The Saviour was Empowered by the Holy Spirit “But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.” (Matthew 12:28).

Matthew 12:28 (KJV 1900)

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

5. The Saviour was Filled by the Holy Spirit

5. The Saviour was Filled by the Holy Spirit “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,” (Luke 4:1). See also John 3:34.

Luke 4:1 (KJV 1900)

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

John 3:34 (KJV 1900)

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

6. The Saviour Offered Himself at Calvary Through the Holy Spirit

6. The Saviour Offered Himself at Calvary Through the Holy Spirit “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:14).

Hebrews 9:14 (KJV 1900)

How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

7. The Saviour was Raised from the Dead by the Holy Spirit

7. The Saviour was Raised from the Dead by the Holy Spirit “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” (Romans 8:11). Read also Romans 1:4 and 1 Peter 3:18.

Romans 8:11 (KJV 1900)

But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

Romans 1:4 (KJV 1900)

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

1 Peter 3:18 (KJV 1900)

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

8. The Saviour Gave Commandments by the Holy Spirit

8. The Saviour Gave Commandments by the Holy Spirit “Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:” (Acts 1:2).

Acts 1:2 (KJV 1900)

Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

F. Concerning Sinners

1. He Convicts the World of Sin and Unbelief

1. He Convicts the World of Sin and Unbelief “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me;” (John 16:8-9).

John 16:8–9 (KJV 1900)

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

Of sin, because they believe not on me;

2. He Convinces Those Who are Ignorant of God’s Righteousness

2. He Convinces Those Who are Ignorant of God’s Righteousness “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: ...Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;” (John 16:8, 10). See also Romans 10:3.

John 16:8 (KJV 1900)

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

John 16:10 (KJV 1900)

Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

Romans 10:3 (KJV 1900)

For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

3. He Convicts the Unsaved of Judgment and Eternal Punishment

3. He Convicts the Unsaved of Judgment and Eternal Punishment “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:... Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.” (John 16: 8,11). See also Revelation 20:10.

John 16:8 (KJV 1900)

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

John 16:11 (KJV 1900)

Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

Revelation 20:10 (KJV 1900)

And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

4. He Regenerates the Believing Sinner

4. He Regenerates the Believing Sinner “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;” (Titus 3:5). Also read John 3:1-8 and 1 Peter 1:23.

Titus 3:5 (KJV 1900)

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

John 3:1–8 (KJV 1900)

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

1 Peter 1:23 (KJV 1900)

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

G. Concerning The Church

1. He Helped Form It

1. He Helped Form It “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:19-22).

Ephesians 2:19–22 (KJV 1900)

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

2. He Directs Its Missionary Work

2. He Directs Its Missionary Work “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.” (Acts 8:29). See also Acts 13:2,4; 16:6-10

Acts 8:29 (KJV 1900)

Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

Acts 13:2 (KJV 1900)

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Acts 13:4 (KJV 1900)

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 16:6–10 (KJV 1900)

Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.

And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

3. He Inspires Its Singing Service

3. He Inspires Its Singing Service “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” (Ephesians 5:18-19). See Hebrews 2:12.

Ephesians 5:18–19 (KJV 1900)

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Hebrews 2:12 (KJV 1900)

Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

4. He Anoints Its Preachers

4. He Anoints Its Preachers “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:” (1 Corinthians 2:4).

1 Corinthians 2:4 (KJV 1900)

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

5. He Chooses Its Preachers

5. He Chooses Its Preachers “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” (Acts 20:28).

Acts 20:28 (KJV 1900)

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

6. He Warns Its Members

6. He Warns Its Members “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” (1 Timothy 4:1).

1 Timothy 4:1 (KJV 1900)

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

7. He Desires to Make Decisions for It

7. He Desires to Make Decisions for It “For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;” (Acts 15:28).

Acts 15:28 (KJV 1900)

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

8. He Speaks to It

8. He Speaks to It “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.” (Revelation 2:7). See also Revelation 2:11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22. 9. He Desires to Head Its Visitation and Evangelistic Program 9. He Desires to Head Its Visitation and Evangelistic Program

Revelation 2:7 (KJV 1900)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Revelation 2:11 KJV 1900

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

Revelation 2:17 (KJV 1900)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Revelation 2:29 (KJV 1900)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Revelation 3:6 (KJV 1900)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Revelation 3:13 (KJV 1900)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Revelation 22:9 (KJV 1900)

Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

9. He Desires to Head Its WITNESSING

9. He Desires to Head Its WITNESSING “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). Also read Revelation 22:17.

Acts 1:8 (KJV 1900)

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Revelation 22:17 (KJV 1900)

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

H. Concerning The Individual Believer .

1. He Regenerates the Believing Sinner

1. He Regenerates the Believing Sinner “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;” (Titus 3:5). See also John 3:3-7; James 1:18;1 Peter 1:23. 2. He Baptizes the Believing Sinner into the Body of Christ

Titus 3:5 (KJV 1900)

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

John 3:3–7 (KJV 1900)

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

James 1:18 (KJV 1900)

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

1 Peter 1:23 (KJV 1900)

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

2. He Baptizes the Believing Sinner into the Body of Christ

2. He Baptizes the Believing Sinner into the Body of Christ “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:13). See also Galatians 3:27. It is a spiritual baptism into the body of Christ that saves us, not water baptism.

1 Corinthians 12:13 (KJV 1900)

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

Galatians 3:27 (KJV 1900)

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

3. He Indwells the Believing Sinner

3. He Indwells the Believing Sinner “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” (Romans 8:9). See also John 7:37-39; 1 Corinthians 2:12 : 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Ephesians 3:16; and 1 John 3:24.

Romans 8:9 (KJV 1900)

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

John 7:37–39 (KJV 1900)

In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

1 Corinthians 2:12 (KJV 1900)

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

1 Corinthians 3:16 (KJV 1900)

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV 1900)

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

Ephesians 3:16 (KJV 1900)

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

1 John 3:24 (KJV 1900)

And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.

4. He Seals the Believing Sinner

4. He Seals the Believing Sinner “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” (2 Corinthians 1:22).

Also Ephesians 1:13; 4:30. The word “seal” means “to stamp with a signet or private mark for security and preservation.” Compare Ezekiel 9:4 and Revelation 7:3; 9:5; 14:1; and 22:4.

2 Corinthians 1:22 (KJV 1900)

Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Ephesians 1:13 (KJV 1900)

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Ephesians 4:30 (KJV 1900)

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Ezekiel 9:4 (KJV 1900)

And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

Revelation 7:3 (KJV 1900)

Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Revelation 9:5 (KJV 1900)

And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.

Revelation 14:1 (KJV 1900)

And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads.

5. He is the Earnest of the Believing Sinner

5. He is the Earnest of the Believing Sinner “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” (2 Corinthians 1:22).

See also Ephesians 1:14 and 2 Corinthians 5:5). An “earnest” is a “pledge.” It is part of the purchase money or property given in advance as security for the rest.

Note: These first five points are a “done deal” that cannot be undone! They assure us of having peace with God.

2 Corinthians 1:22 KJV 1900

Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Ephesians 1:14 (KJV 1900)

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

2 Corinthians 5:5 (KJV 1900)

Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

6. He Desires to Continually Fill the Believer

6. He Desires to Continually Fill the Believer “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” (Luke 11:13). See also Ephesians 5:18.

New Testament Christians were filled often. There is one indwelling, but many fillings. Read Acts 2:4; 4:8; 4:31; 6:3; 7:55; 9:17; 11:24; 13:9; 13:52.

This sixth ministry of the Holy Spirit assures us we will have the peace of God. The filling of the Holy Spirit assures the believer of the following blessings:

Luke 11:13 (KJV 1900)

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

Ephesians 5:18 (KJV 1900)

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Acts 2:4 (KJV 1900)

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 4:8 (KJV 1900)

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Acts 4:31 (KJV 1900)

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

Acts 6:3 (KJV 1900)

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Acts 7:55 (KJV 1900)

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Acts 9:17 (KJV 1900)

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Acts 11:24 KJV 1900

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Acts 13:9 (KJV 1900)

Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

Acts 13:52 KJV 1900

And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

a. He will pray for the believer

a. He will pray for the believer “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” (Romans 8:26). Read also Ephesians 6:18; Jude 1:20.

Romans 8:26 (KJV 1900)

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Ephesians 6:18 KJV 1900

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Jude 20 (KJV 1900)

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

b. He will guide the believer

b. He will guide the believer “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” (John 16:13). See also Romans 8:14.

John 16:13 KJV 1900

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Romans 8:14 (KJV 1900)

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

c. He will teach the believer

c. He will teach the believer “But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things... But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.” (1 John 2:20,27).

1 John 2:20 (KJV 1900)

But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

1 John 2:27 (KJV 1900)

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

d. He will empower the believer for witnessing

d. He will empower the believer for witnessing “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). See 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Acts 1:8 (KJV 1900)

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 (KJV 1900)

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

e. He will impart the love of Christ to, and through, the believer

e. He will impart the love of Christ to, and through, the believer e. He will impart the love of Christ to, and through, the believer “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” (Romans 5:5).

Romans 5:5 (KJV 1900)

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

f. He will change the believer into the image of Jesus Christ

f. He will change the believer into the image of Jesus Christ “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18). See also Galatians 5:22-23.

2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV 1900)

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Galatians 5:22–23 (KJV 1900)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

g. He will strengthen the believer’s inner man

g. He will strengthen the believer’s inner man “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;” (Ephesians 3:16). See also 2 Corinthians 4:16.

Ephesians 3:16 (KJV 1900)

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

2 Corinthians 4:16 (KJV 1900)

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

h. He will reveal Biblical truth to the believer

h. He will reveal Biblical truth to the believer “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:10). i. He will assure the believer of his or her salvation

1 Corinthians 2:10 (KJV 1900)

But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

i. He will assure the believer of his or her salvation

i. He will assure the believer of his or her salvation “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:” (Romans 8:16). See also 1 John 3:24.

Romans 8:16 (KJV 1900)

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

1 John 3:24 (KJV 1900)

And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.

j. He will give the believer liberty from sin

j. He will give the believer liberty from sin “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2). See also 2 Corinthians 3:17.

Romans 8:2 (KJV 1900)

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

2 Corinthians 3:17 (KJV 1900)

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

k. He will give the believer words to say

k. He will give the believer words to say “But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.” (Mark 13:11).

Mark 13:11 (KJV 1900)

But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.

IV. The Names, Titles And Symbols Of The Holy Spirit

A. Names And Titles

1. The Spirit of God

1. The Spirit of God “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of the Spirit of the Spirit of the Spirit of the Spirit of God God God God God dwelleth in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16).

1 Corinthians 3:16 (KJV 1900)

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

2. The Spirit of Christ

2. The Spirit of Christ “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ the Spirit of Christ the Spirit of Christ the Spirit of Christ the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” (Romans 8:9).

Romans 8:9 (KJV 1900)

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

3. The Eternal Spirit

3. The Eternal Spirit “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal the eternal the eternal the eternal the eternal Spirit Spirit Spirit Spirit Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:14).

Hebrews 9:14 KJV 1900

How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

4. The Spirit of Truth

4. The Spirit of Truth “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth the Spirit of truth the Spirit of truth the Spirit of truth the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” (John 16:13).

John 16:13 (KJV 1900)

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

5. The Spirit of Grace

5. The Spirit of Grace “Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace the Spirit of grace the Spirit of grace the Spirit of grace the Spirit of grace?” (Hebrews 10:29).

Hebrews 10:29 KJV 1900

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

6. The Spirit of Life

6. The Spirit of Life “For the law of the Spirit of life the Spirit of life the Spirit of life the Spirit of life the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2).

Romans 8:2 (KJV 1900)

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

7. The Promise of the Father . . The Promise of the Father “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the promise of the promise of the promise of the promise of the Father the Father the Father the Father the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” (Acts 1:4,5).

Acts 1:4 (KJV 1900)

And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.

Acts 1:5 (KJV 1900)

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

8. The Spirit of Adoption .

The Spirit of Adoption “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption the Spirit of adoption the Spirit of adoption the Spirit of adoption the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15).

Romans 8:15 (KJV 1900)

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

9. The Comforter . “But the Comforter the Comforter the Comforter the Comforter the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” (John 14:26).

John 14:26 (KJV 1900)

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

B. Symbols of the Holy Spirit

1. A Dove .

“And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.” (John 1:32). Also see Matthew 3:16; Mark 1:10; and Luke 3:22. Representing:

John 1:32 (KJV 1900)

And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

Matthew 3:16 (KJV 1900)

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Mark 1:10 (KJV 1900)

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Luke 3:22 KJV 1900

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

• Purity (Song of Solomon 5:2 and 6:9)

Song of Solomon 5:2 (KJV 1900)

I sleep, but my heart waketh: It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: For my head is filled with dew, And my locks with the drops of the night.

• Peace (Genesis 8:11 and Psalms 55:6)

Genesis 8:11 (KJV 1900)

And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.

Psalm 55:6 (KJV 1900)

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.

• Love (Song of Solomon 5:2)

Song of Solomon 5:2 (KJV 1900)

I sleep, but my heart waketh: It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: For my head is filled with dew, And my locks with the drops of the night.

• Modesty (Song of Solomon 2:14)

Song of Solomon 2:14 (KJV 1900)

O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, Let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; For sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

2. Water “For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:” (Isaiah 44:3).

Isaiah 44:3 KJV 1900

For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, And floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, And my blessing upon thine offspring:

Representing:

• Satisfaction (Isaiah 55:1 and John 7:37-39)

Isaiah 55:1 (KJV 1900)

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, And he that hath no money; Come ye, buy, and eat; Yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

John 7:37–39 (KJV 1900)

In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

3. Oil “Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.” (Leviticus 24:2). See also 1 John 2:27.

Leviticus 24:2 (KJV 1900)

Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.

1 John 2:27 (KJV 1900)

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

Representing:

• Anointing for service (Psalm 92:10 and Luke 4:18)

Psalm 92:10 (KJV 1900)

But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.

Luke 4:18 (KJV 1900)

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

• Healing (Acts 10:38)

Acts 10:38 (KJV 1900)

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

• Light (Matthew 25:1-13; Exodus 27:20; Luke 12:35)

Matthew 25:1–13 (KJV 1900)

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Exodus 27:20 (KJV 1900)

And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always.

Luke 12:35 KJV 1900

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

4. A Seal “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30).

Ephesians 4:30 (KJV 1900)

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Representing: :

• Ownership, a finished transaction, identification, security, genuineness, value, authority (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13).

2 Corinthians 1:22 (KJV 1900)

Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Ephesians 1:13 (KJV 1900)

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

5. Wind “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.” (Acts 2:2).

Acts 2:2 KJV 1900

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Representing: :

• An unseen Power (John 3:8)

John 3:8 (KJV 1900)

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

6. An Earnest “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” (2 Corinthians 1:22).

2 Corinthians 1:22 (KJV 1900)

Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Representing

• A down-payment, a pledge, as assurance of eventual complete payment. (2 Corinthians 5:5 and Ephesians 1:14)

2 Corinthians 5:5 KJV 1900

Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

Ephesians 1:14 (KJV 1900)

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

7. Fire “And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.” (Acts 2:3).

Acts 2:3 (KJV 1900)

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

Representing:

• purifying (Matthew 3:11,12 and 1 Peter 1:7)

Matthew 3:11 (KJV 1900)

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Matthew 3:12 (KJV 1900)

Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

1 Peter 1:7 (KJV 1900)

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

• presence (Hebrews 12:29)

Hebrews 12:29 (KJV 1900)

For our God is a consuming fire.

• judgment ( 2 Thessalonians 1: 8 )

2 Thessalonians 1:8 KJV 1900

In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: