A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Holiness.
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Commanded Le 11:45; 20:7; Eph 5:8; Col 3:12; Ro 12:1.
Christ
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Desires for his people. Joh 17:17.
Effects, in his people. Eph 5:25-27.
An example of. Heb 7:26; 1Pe 2:21,22.
The character of Christ, the standard of Ro 8:29; 1Jo 2:6; Php 2:5.
The gospel the way of Isa 35:8.
Necessary to God's worship Ps 24:3,4.
None shall see God without Eph 5:5; Heb 12:14.
Saints
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Elected to. Ro 8:29; Eph 1:4.
Called to. 1Th 4:7; 2Ti 1:9.
New created in. Eph 4:24.
Possess. 1Co 3:17; Heb 3:1.
Have their fruit to. Ro 6:22.
Should follow after. Heb 12:14.
Should serve God in. Lu 1:74,75.
Should yield their members as instruments of. Ro 6:13,19.
Should present their bodies to God in. Ro 12:1.
Should have their conversation in. 1Pe 1:15; 2Pe 3:11.
Should continue in. Lu 1:75.
Should seek perfection in. 2Co 7:1.
Shall be presented to God in. Col 1:22; 1Th 3:13.
Shall continue in, for ever. Re 22:11.
Promise to women who continue in 1Ti 2:15.
Promised to the Church Isa 35:8; Ob 1:17; Zec 14:20,21.
Becoming to the Church Ps 93:5.
The Church is the beauty of 1Ch 16:29; Ps 29:2.
The word of God the means of producing Joh 17:17; 2Ti 3:16,17.
IS THE RESULT OF
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The manifestation of God's grace. Tit 2:3,11,12.
Subjection to God. Ro 6:22.
God's keeping. Joh 17:15.
Union with Christ. Joh 15:4,5; 17:9.
Ministers should
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Possess. Tit 1:8.
Avoid everything inconsistent with. Le 21:6; Isa 52:11.
Be examples of. 1Ti 4:12.
Exhort to. Heb 12:14; 1Pe 1:14-16.
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The glory of God. Joh 15:8; Php 1:11.
The love of Christ. 2Co 5:14,15.
The mercies of God. Ro 12:1,2.
The dissolution of all things. 2Pe 3:11.
Should lead to separation from the wicked Nu 16:21,26; 2Co 6:17,18.
The wicked are without 1Ti 1:9; 2Ti 3:2.
Exemplified
Holiness of God, The.
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Is incomparable Ex 15:11; 1Sa 2:2.
Exhibited in his
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Character. Ps 22:3; Joh 17:11.
Name. Isa 57:15; Lu 1:49.
Words. Ps 60:6; Jer 23:9.
Works. Ps 145:17.
Kingdom. Ps 47:8; Mt 13:41; Re 21:27; 1Co 6:9,10.
Saints should praise Ps 30:4.
Should produce reverential fear Re 15:4.
Requires holy service Jos 24:19; Ps 93:5.
Heavenly hosts adore Isa 6:3; Re 4:8.
Should be magnified 1Ch 16:10; Ps 48:1; 99:3,5; Re 15:4.
Holy Spirit, the Comforter, The.
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Proceeds from the Father Joh 15:26.
Given
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By the Father. Joh 14:16.
By Christ. Isa 61:3.
Through Christ's intercession. Joh 14:16.
Sent by Christ from the Father Joh 15:26; 16:7.
As such he
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Communicates joy to saints. Ro 14:17; Ga 5:22; 1Th 1:6.
Edifies the Church. Ac 9:31.
Testifies of Christ. Joh 15:26.
Imparts the love of God. Ro 5:3-5.
Imparts hope. Ro 15:13; Ga 5:5.
Teaches saints. Joh 14:26.
Dwells with, and in saints. Joh 14:17.
Abides for ever with saints. Joh 14:16.
Is known by saints. Joh 14:17.
Holy Spirit, The, is God.
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As Jehovah Ex 17:7; Heb 3:7-9; Nu 12:6; 2Pe 1:21.
As Jehovah of hosts Isa 6:3,8-10; Ac 28:25.
As Jehovah, Most High Ps 78:17,21; Ac 7:51.
Being invoked as Jehovah Lu 2:26-29; Ac 4:23-25; 1:16,20; 2Th 3:5.
As called God Ac 5:3,4.
As joined with the Father and the Son in the baptismal formula Mt 28:19.
As eternal Heb 9:14.
As omnipresent Ps 139:7-13.
As omniscient 1Co 2:10.
As omnipotent Lu 1:35; Ro 15:19.
As the Spirit of glory and of God 1Pe 4:14.
As Creator Ge 1:26,27; Job 33:4.
As equal to, and one with the Father Mt 28:19; 2Co 13:14.
As Sovereign Disposer of all things Da 4:35; 1Co 12:6,11.
As Author of the new birth Joh 3:5,6; 1Jo 5:4.
As raising Christ from the dead Ac 2:24; 1Pe 3:18; Heb 13:20; Ro 1:4.
As inspiring Scripture 2Ti 3:16; 2Pe 1:21.
As the source of wisdom 1Co 12:8; Isa 11:2; Joh 16:13; 14:26.
As the source of miraculous power Mt 12:28; Lu 11:20; Ac 19:11; Ro 15:19.
As appointing and sending ministers Ac 13:2,4; 9:38; 20:28.
As directing where the gospel should be preached Ac 16:6,7,10.
As dwelling in saints Joh 14:17; 1Co 14:25; 3:16; 6:19.
As Comforter of the Church Ac 9:31; 2Co 1:3.
As sanctifying the Church Eze 37:28; Ro 15:16.
As the Witness Heb 10:15; 1Jo 5:9.
As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment Joh 16:8-11.
Holy Spirit, the Personality Of.
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He creates and gives life Job 33:4.
He appoints and commissions ministers Isa 48:16; Ac 13:2; 20:28.
He directs ministers where to preach Ac 8:29; 10:19,20.
He directs ministers where not to preach Ac 16:6,7.
He instructs ministers what to preach 1Co 2:13.
He spoke in, and by, the prophets Ac 1:16; 1Pe 1:11,12; 2Pe 1:21.
He strives with sinners Ge 6:3.
He reproves Joh 16:8.
He comforts Ac 9:31.
He helps our infirmities Ro 8:26.
He teaches Joh 14:26; 1Co 12:3.
He guides Joh 16:13.
He sanctifies Ro 15:16; 1Co 6:11.
He testifies of Christ Joh 15:26.
He glorifies Christ Joh 16:14.
He has a power of his own Ro 15:13.
He searches all things Ro 11:33,34; 1Co 2:10,11.
He works according to his own will 1Co 12:11.
He dwells with saints Joh 14:17.
He can be grieved Eph 4:30.
He can be vexed Isa 63:10.
He can be resisted Ac 7:51.
He can be tempted Ac 5:9.