Shepherds College: Systematic Theology Winter 2026, Session 14

The Work of the Holy Spirit In the beginning • Active and present at creation, hovering over the unordered conditions (Gen. 1:2) In the Old Testament • The origin of supernatural abilities (Gen. 41:38) • The giver of artistic skill (Ex. 31:2-5) • The source of power and strength (Judg. 3:9, 10) • The inspiration of prophecy (1 Sam. 19:20, 23) • The equipper God’s messenger (Mic. 3:8) In Old Testament prophecy • The cleansing of the heart for holy living (Ezek. 36:25-29) In Salvation • • • Regenerates the believer (Titus 3:5) Indwells the believer (Rom. 8:9-11) Sanctifies the believer (2 Thess. 2:13) In the New Testament • Declares the truth about Christ (John 16:13, 14) • Endows with power for gospel proclamation (Acts 1:8) • Pours out God’s love in the heart (Rom. 5:5) • Makes intercession (Rom. 8:26) • Imparts gifts for ministry (1 Cor. 12:4-11) • Enables the fruit of holy living (Gal. 5:22, 23) • Strengths the inner being (Eph. 3:16) In the written Word • Inspired the writing of Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21) 1 1 Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nelson’s complete book of Bible maps and charts: Old and New Testament [computer file], electronic ed., Logos Library System, (Nashville: Thomas Nelson) 1997, c1996.