THE HOLY SPIRIT in the New Testament - the Letters Part 11

1 TIMOTHY

 

Hebrews 9:14 

How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!  (see Hebrews 9:11-28)

Hebrews 10:15-18  

    The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says:

"This is the covenant I will make with them

    after that time, says the Lord.

I will put my laws in their hearts,

    and I will write them on their minds."  (Jeremiah 31:33)

Then he adds:

"Their sins and lawless acts

    I will remember no more."  (Jeremiah 31:34)

And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.  (see all Hebrews 10)

 

1 PETER  

 

1 Peter 1:1-2  

    Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

    To God's elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:

    Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

1 Peter 1:10-12  

    Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.  

(see all 1 Peter 1)

1 Peter 3:17-18  

For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.  

(see 1 Peter 3:8-22) 

 

2 PETER

 

2 Peter 1:19-21  

We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.  (see all 2 Peter 1)

 

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THE HOLY SPIRIT in the New Testament - the Letters Part 10

HEBREWS

 

Hebrews 2:1-4

    We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who had heard him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. (see all Hebrews 1-2)

Hebrews 3:7-11  

    So, as the Holy Spirit says:

    "Today, if you hear his voice,

        do not harden your hearts

    as you did in the rebellion,

        during the time of testing in the wilderness,

    where your ancestors tested and tried me,

        though for forty years they saw what I did.

    That is why I was angry with that generation;

        I said, 'Their hearts are always going astray,

        and they have not known my ways.'

    So I declared on oath in my anger,

        'They shall never enter my rest.' "  (see Hebrews 3:7-19)

Hebrews 6:4-6  

    It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.  (see Hebrews 6:1-12)

Hebrews 9:7-9  

But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning. This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper.  (see Hebrews 9:1-10) 

 

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THE HOLY SPIRIT in the New Testament - the Letters Part 9

1 TIMOTHY

 

1 Timothy 3:16 

Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great:

    He appeared in the flesh,

        was vindicated by the Spirit,

    was seen by angels,

        was preached among the nations,

    was believed on in the world,

        was taken up in glory.  (see all 1 Timothy 3)

1 Timothy 4:1-2  

    The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.  

(see all 1 Timothy 4)

 

2 TIMOTHY

 

2 Timothy 1:6-8  

    For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

2 Timothy 1:13-14  

    What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.  (see all 2 Timothy 1) 

 

TITUS  

 

Titus 3:3-7  

    At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.  (see all Titus)  

 

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THE HOLY SPIRIT in the New Testament - the Letters Part 8

1 THESSALONIANS

 

1 Thessalonians 1:4-6  

    For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.  (see all 1 Thessalonians 1)

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8  

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.  (see all 1 Thessalonians 4)

1 Thessalonians 16-22  

    Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

    Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.  (see all 1 Thessalonians 5)

 

2 THESSALONIANS 

 

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14  

    But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (see all 2 Thessalonians 2) 

 

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THE HOLY SPIRIT in the New Testament - the Letters Part 7

EPHESIANS 

 

Ephesians 5:18-20 

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from  your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  

(see all Ephesians 5)

Ephesians 6:17-18  

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

    And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.  

(see all Ephesians 6)

 

PHILIPPIANS

 

Philippians 1:18-19  

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

    Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God's provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.  (see all Philippians 1)

Philippians 2:1-2  

    Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.  

(see Philippians 2:1-11) 

 

COLOSSIANS

 

Colossians 1:6-11  

... In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world--just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God's grace. You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, and who also told us of your love in the Spirit. 

    For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, ...  (see all Colossians 1)

 

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THE HOLY SPIRIT in the New Testament - the Letters Part 6

EPHESIANS 

 

Ephesians 1:13-14 

And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 1:17  

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  

(see all Ephesians 1)

Ephesians 2:17-18  

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.  (see all Ephesians 2)

Ephesians 3:4-6  

In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:16-17a  

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.  

(see all Ephesians 3)

Ephesians 4:3  

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 

Ephesians 4:30  

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.  (see all Ephesians 4) 

 

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THE HOLY SPIRIT in the New Testament - the Letters Part 5

GALATIANS, continued 

 

Galatians 5:5

For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.

Galatians 5:16-18  

    So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Galatians 5:22-26  

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.  (see all Galatians 5)

Galatians 6:7-10  

    Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.  (see all Galatians 6) 

 

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