In His Word: Topical Bible Study

The Holy Spirit's Action
in the Preaching of the Gospel.

One of the ways to study Scripture that I find very productive is to study all of the scriptures that relate to a particular topic (topical Bible study). I began doing this when I first came into a deeper walk with the Lord. I would read the Gospels and note every time that the particular topic was addressed. I soon found books that listed Scripture references by topics. The computer has now made this process considerably easier. In His Word will address different topics, bringing you a good sam pling (not an exhaustive list) of Scriptures on different topics.

This month, we are looking at the action of the Holy Spirit in the preaching of the Gospel. God calls each of us to be used in the spreading of the Gospel. Examining these New Testament Scriptures will help us to see the powerful way that the Holy Spirit will move in our lives when we share the good news of the Gospel with others. The disciples preached the Gospel, not in their own power, but in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will also empower you when you give God permission to use you in the spreading of the Gospel:

(Mark 13:11) Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

(Luke 12:12) for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say."

(John 14:26) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

(Acts 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

(Acts 2:38) Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

(Acts 4:8-10) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! {9} If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, {10} then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

(Acts 4:31) After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

(Acts 10:44-45) While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the mes sage. {45} The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

(Acts 11:13-16) He told us how he had seen an angel appear in his house and say, 'Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. {14} He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.' {15} "As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. {16} Then I remembered what the Lord had said: 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

(Acts 13:9-11) Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, {10} "You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord? {11} Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun." Immedi ately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

(Hebrews 2:3-4) how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first an nounced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. {4} God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distrib uted according to his will.

(1 Peter 1:12) 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 those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.