Grace and Holy Spirit (3)

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 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. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the 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 KJV 1900

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

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 KJV 1900

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me 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