Gift of the Holy Spirit, The
By the Father -- Ne 9:20; Lu 11:13. By the Son -- Joh 20:22. To Christ without measure -- Joh 3:34. Given According to promise. -- Ac 2:38,39. Upon the exaltation. -- Ps 68:18; Joh 7:39. Through the intercession of Christ. -- Joh 14:16. In answer to prayer. -- Lu 11:13; Eph 1:16,17. For instruction. -- Ne 9:20. For comfort of saints. -- Joh 14:16. To those who repent and believe. -- Ac 2:38. To those who obey God. -- Ac 5:32. To the Gentiles. -- Ac 10:44,45; 11:17; 15:8. Is abundant -- Ps 68:9; Joh 7:38,39. Is permanent -- Isa 59:21; Hag 2:5; 1Pe 4:14. Is fruit bearing -- Isa 32:15. Received through faith -- Ga 3:14. An evidence of union with Christ -- 1Jo 3:24; 4:13. An earnest of the inheritance of the saints -- 2Co 1:22; 5:5; Eph 1:14. A pledge of the continued favour of God -- Eze 39:29.