In my Bible study this week I was amazed at how much the Holy Spirit does. The study was so encouraging to me! I’d just like to share a list of some of the things the Holy Spirit does. I hope you find it encouraging.

What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

• He helps us (John 14:16, 26; John 16:7; Romans 8:26)
• He teaches us (John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 2:13)
• He instructs us (Nehemiah 9:20)
• He guides us into truth (John 16:13)
• He glorifies Jesus (John 16:14)
• He appoints pastors to care for the church (Acts 20:28)
• He enables our preaching (Isaiah 61:1-3)
• He intercedes to God for us (Romans 8:27)
• He reveals the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 2:7-10)
• He searches everything, even the depths of God (1 Corinthians 2:10)
• He helps us understand what God has given us (1 Corinthians 2:12)
• He gives life (John 3:8)
• He gives life and peace (Romans 8:6-11)
• He reveals Christ to us (Ephesians 3:4-6)
• He regenerates and renews us so that we are saved (Titus 3:4-7)
• He gives us assurances of salvation (1 John 4:13; Romans 8:16-17)
• He dwells in us (1 Corinthians 6:19)
• He leads us (Psalm 143:10; Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18)
• He strengthens us (Ephesians 3:16)
• He sanctifies us (1 Peter 1:2)
• He produces fruit in our lives (Galatians 5:22-23)
• He is the ultimate answer to our prayers (Luke 11:13)