Names of Holy Spirit in the Bible

The Holy Spirit is known by many names in Scripture, each revealing His divine attributes, power, and work in the lives of believers. He is the Spirit of Truth, the Comforter, the Spirit of Power, and the Spirit of Wisdom, guiding, strengthening, and sanctifying those who follow Christ. Through Him, believers receive counsel, revelation, and the assurance of God’s presence. Below are quotes from renowned Christian leaders on the significance of the Holy Spirit’s names. 

1. Spirit of God (Ruach Elohim - רוּחַ אֱלֹהִים)
Meaning: The divine presence and power of God active in creation and among His people.
First appearance: Genesis 1:2 – “…the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”
Other references: Genesis 6:3, Job 33:4, 1 Samuel 10:10

2. Spirit of the LORD (Ruach YHWH - רוּחַ יְהוָה)
Meaning: God’s dynamic presence guiding prophets, kings, and leaders; synonymous with “Spirit of God” in many OT contexts.
First appearance: Judges 3:10 – “The Spirit of the LORD was upon him, and he judged Israel…”
Other references: Judges 6:34, Isaiah 11:2, Ezekiel 11:5

3. The Good Spirit (Ruach Tovah - רוּחַ טוֹבָה)
Meaning: Emphasizes the benevolent, guiding nature of God’s Spirit.
First appearance: Psalm 143:10 – “Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”
Other references: Nehemiah 9:20, Isaiah 63:14

4. Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding (Ruach Chokmah U’vinah - רוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבִינָה)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit granting insight, skill, and discernment, especially to leaders or craftsmen.
First appearance: Exodus 31:3 – “I have filled him (Bezalel) with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge…”
Other references: Isaiah 11:2, Deuteronomy 34:9

5. Spirit of Counsel and Might (Ruach Etzah U’gevurah - רוּחַ עֵצָה וּגְבוּרָה)
Meaning: God’s Spirit providing strategic guidance and power.
First appearance: Isaiah 11:2 – The Messianic prophecy describing the Spirit resting on the shoot from Jesse.
Other references: Micah 3:8, Isaiah 50:4

6. Spirit of Knowledge and the Fear of the LORD (Ruach Da’at V’yirat YHWH - רוּחַ דַּעַת וְיִרְאַת יְהוָה)
Meaning: Reverential awareness and deep understanding bestowed by God’s Spirit.
First appearance: Isaiah 11:2 – Part of the sevenfold (or sixfold) description of the Spirit resting on the Messiah.
Other references: Proverbs 1:7, 1 Samuel 2:35

7. Breath of the Almighty (Nishmat Shaddai - נִשְׁמַת שַׁדַּי)
Meaning: The life-giving power from God, parallel to the concept of the Holy Spirit’s animating role.
First appearance: Job 33:4 – “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”
Other references: Genesis 2:7, Isaiah 42:5

8. Spirit of Judgment and Burning (Ruach Mishpat U’va’er - רוּחַ מִשְׁפָּט וּבָעֵר)
Meaning: The purifying power of the Spirit bringing moral cleansing and judgment.
First appearance: Isaiah 4:4 – “When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning.”
Other references: Malachi 3:2–3, Ezekiel 36:25–27

9. Spirit of Prophecy (Ruach Nevuah - רוּחַ נְבוּאָה)
Meaning: The enabling force for prophetic utterance.
First appearance: Numbers 11:25–29 – The Spirit rests on the elders, and they prophesy.
Other references: 1 Samuel 19:20–23, 2 Chronicles 15:1

10. The Spirit Poured Out from On High (Ruach Mishchat Mima’al - רוּחַ מִשְׁחַת מִמַּעַל)
Meaning: Emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s abundant outpouring, especially in the last days.
First appearance: Isaiah 32:15 – “until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high…”
Other references: Joel 2:28–29, Acts 2:17–18, Titus 3:5–6

11. The Spirit Who Empowers Leadership (Ruach Mashiach - רוּחַ מָשִׁיח)
Meaning: Highlights the Holy Spirit endowing elders, judges, and kings with divine wisdom and ability.
First appearance: Numbers 11:17 – The Spirit shared with the seventy elders.
Other references: Judges 6:34, 1 Samuel 16:13, Micah 3:8

12. Spirit Who Gives Life to Dry Bones (Ruach M’khiyeh H’Atzmot - רוּחַ מְחִיֵּה הַעֲצָמוֹת)
Meaning: In Ezekiel’s vision, God’s breath/Spirit reanimates the dead; symbolically the Holy Spirit revives spiritually dead people.
First appearance: Ezekiel 37:9–14 – “Come from the four winds, O breath…breathe on these slain…”
Other references: John 6:63, Romans 8:2

13. Spirit of Elijah (Ruach Eliyahu - רוּחַ אֵלִיָּהוּ)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit granting Elijah’s prophetic power, then resting on Elisha, and later implied in John the Baptist’s ministry.
First appearance: 2 Kings 2:9–15 – “Elisha…received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit.”
Other references: Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17

14. Spirit of Life in the Prophets (Ruach Chayyim B’Neviim - רוּחַ חַיִּים בַּנְּבִיאִים)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit enabling prophetic visions and revelations.
First appearance: Ezekiel 2:2 – “The Spirit entered into me…”
Other references: Daniel 4:8–9, Revelation 1:10

15. Spirit of Supplication (Ruach Tachnunim - רוּחַ תַּחְנוּנִים)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit inspires earnest prayer and intercession.
First appearance: Zechariah 12:10 – “a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy [supplications].”
Other references: Romans 8:26–27, Ephesians 6:18

16. Spirit of the Holy One (Ruach HaKadosh - רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ)
Meaning: Emphasizes the Spirit’s source in the Holy One (God or Messiah).
First appearance: Psalm 51:11 – “Take not your Holy Spirit from me.”
Other references: 1 John 2:20, Isaiah 40:25

17. Spirit of the Fear of God (Ruach Yirat YHWH - רוּחַ יִרְאַת יְהוָה)
Meaning: Instills reverent awe toward the Lord.
First appearance: Isaiah 11:2–3 – The Messiah is described as having “fear of the LORD.”
Other references: Psalm 34:11, Acts 9:31

18. The Spirit Over the Waters (Ruach Al HaMayim - רוּחַ עַל הַמַּיִם)
Meaning: Reflecting the creative, life-giving role at creation and at personal re-creation.
First appearance: Genesis 1:2 – “The Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”
Other references: Matthew 3:16, John 3:5

19. Spirit Who Breaks the Yoke (Ruach Sh’var HaOved - רוּחַ שִׁבַּר הָעוֹבֵד)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit liberates believers from burdens and bondage.
First appearance: Isaiah 10:27 – “…the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”
Other references: Matthew 11:28–30, Romans 8:2

20. Spirit Who Stirs Up Hearts (Ruach Muv’har Levavot - רוּחַ מוּבַּהַר לִבָּבוֹת)
Meaning: Moves individuals to action, devotion, or repentance.
First appearance: Exodus 35:21 – “The hearts of the Israelites were stirred to contribute to the tabernacle.”
Other references: Haggai 1:14, Acts 17:16

21. Spirit of Anointing for Kings and Prophets (Ruach Mishchat Melech V’Nevi - רוּחַ מִשְׁחַת מֶלֶךְ וּנְבִיא)
Meaning: Equips chosen individuals for leadership, prophecy, or special tasks.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:13 – “The Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward.”
Other references: 2 Kings 2:9–15, Luke 4:18

22. Spirit Who Overcomes Idols (Ruach Oved Elilim - רוּחַ עוֹבֵד אֱלִילִים)
Meaning: Confronts idolatry, proving God’s supremacy (like Elijah on Mount Carmel).
First appearance: 1 Kings 18:12 – “The Spirit can catch away Elijah, context of him confronting Baal worship.”
Other references: 1 Corinthians 12:2–3, Acts 19:19

23. The Spirit Who Renews the Covenant (Ruach Hadashah B’rit - רוּחַ חֲדָשָׁה בְּרִית)
Meaning: Revives God’s covenant relationship, especially in times of national or personal renewal.
First appearance: Nehemiah 9:20–31 – “The Spirit instructing, renewing Israel in adversity.”
Other references: Ezekiel 36:26–27, Luke 22:20

24. The One Who Strives with Man (Ruach HaChareh Im HaAdam - רוּחַ הַחָרֵה עִם הָאָדָם)
Meaning: Emphasizes the Spirit’s contending or pleading with humanity in moral/spiritual conflict.
First appearance: Genesis 6:3 – “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever…”
Other references: Nehemiah 9:30, Acts 7:51

25. The Wind of Deliverance (Ruach Matzil - רוּחַ מַצִּיל)
Meaning: Symbolically, God’s Spirit as the “wind” that brings rescue (e.g., parting waters, enabling safe passage).
First appearance: Exodus 14:21 – A strong east wind (implied divine power) parts the sea; Isaiah 63:11–14 attributes Israel’s deliverance to the Spirit.
Other references: Psalm 77:18–20, John 3:8

26. The Spirit Who Humbles the Proud (Ruach Shafal Ge’ah - רוּחַ שָׁפַל גֵּאָה)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit convicts and brings down those who exalt themselves.
First appearance: Daniel 4:37 – While not explicit, Nebuchadnezzar’s humbling is linked to God’s sovereign power.
Other references: James 4:6–7, John 16:8

27. Spirit of God (Ruach Elohim - רוּחַ אֱלֹהִים)
Meaning: The divine presence and power of God active in creation and among His people.
First appearance: Genesis 1:2 – “…the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”
Other references: Genesis 6:3, Job 33:4, 1 Samuel 10:10

28. Breath Animating All Flesh (Nishmat Shaddai - נִשְׁמַת שַׁדַּי)
Meaning: God’s breath (Spirit) imparts life to every living creature.
First appearance: Genesis 2:7 – “God breathed life into Adam (the ‘breath of life’),” understood as the Spirit’s animating power.

Other references: Job 12:10, Acts 17:25

29. The One Who Strives with Man (Ruach HaChareh Im HaAdam - רוּחַ הַחָרֵה עִם הָאָדָם)
Meaning: Emphasizes the Spirit’s contending or pleading with humanity in moral/spiritual conflict.
First appearance: Genesis 6:3 – “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever…”
Other references: Nehemiah 9:30, Acts 7:51

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a divine act where believers receive the power and presence of God to live a victorious Christian life. Scripture affirms that this outpouring of the Spirit is a fulfillment of God’s promise, equipping His people for boldness, spiritual gifts, and deeper communion with Him. From Pentecost to today, the Holy Spirit continues to fill believers, empowering them to be witnesses of Christ.

Acts 1:8 – Power from the Holy Spirit

Bible Verse: Acts 1:8
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

Context:

Jesus, before His ascension, assured His disciples that they would receive divine power through the Holy Spirit. This empowerment was not only for their personal transformation but also for their mission to spread the gospel throughout the world.

The Spirit’s Work in the Believer

Biblical Narrative (Joel 2:28-29; John 14:16-17; Acts 2:1-4):
God’s promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled at Pentecost and continues to be available to all believers. The Spirit’s indwelling brings boldness, guidance, and supernatural gifts for God’s work.

Jewish Commentary:
The Hebrew term ruach hakodesh (רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ), meaning "Holy Spirit," signifies God’s active presence empowering His people, marking divine enablement for a holy and prophetic life.

Christian Interpretation:
The Holy Spirit is the believer’s Helper, providing wisdom, conviction, and strength. Baptism in the Spirit is an essential experience for living a Spirit-filled life. 

1. Spirit of the Lord (Πνεῦμα Κυρίου - Pneuma Kyriou)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit represents the sovereignty and authority of the Lord.
First appearance: Matthew 12:18 – “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.”
Other references: Luke 4:18, Romans 8:9

2. Spirit of Truth (Πνεῦμα ἀληθείας - Pneuma Alētheias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit is the source of all truth and guides believers into all truth.
First appearance: John 14:17 – “The Spirit of truth... The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
Other references: John 16:13, 1 John 5:6

3. Spirit of Prophecy (Πνεῦμα προφητείας - Pneuma Propheteias)
Meaning: The Spirit inspires prophecy and speaks through God’s messengers.
First appearance: Acts 2:17-18 – “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.”
Other references: Revelation 19:10

4. Spirit of Comfort (Πνεῦμα Παρακλήτου - Pneuma Paraklētos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit offers peace, comfort, and support to believers.
First appearance: John 14:16 – “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.”
Other references: Acts 9:31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

5. Spirit of Life (Πνεῦμα ζωῆς - Pneuma Zōēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit grants eternal life and resurrection life.
First appearance: Romans 8:2 – “Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Other references: John 6:63, 2 Corinthians 3:6

6. Spirit of Adoption (Πνεῦμα υἱοθεσίας - Pneuma Huiothēsias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit confirms believers as children of God and heirs to His promises.
First appearance: Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”
Other references: Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 1:5

7. Spirit of Power (Πνεῦμα δύναμις - Pneuma Dunamis)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live boldly and do mighty works.
First appearance: 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.”
Other references: 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 3:16

8. Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding (Πνεῦμα σοφίας καὶ συνέσεως - Pneuma Sophias kai Syneseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit grants insight, skill, and discernment.
First appearance: 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.”
Other references: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

9. Spirit of Knowledge (Πνεῦμα γνώσεως - Pneuma Gnoseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit imparts knowledge and understanding of God's will.
First appearance: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 – “These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.”
Other references: Ephesians 1:17, Colossians 1:9

10. Spirit of Grace (Πνεῦμα χάριτος - Pneuma Charitos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live godly lives through grace.
First appearance: Hebrews 10:29 – “How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?”
Other references: Zechariah 12:10, Romans 8:1

11. Spirit of Holiness (Πνεῦμα ἀγιότητος - Pneuma Hagiotēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit purifies and sanctifies believers.
First appearance: Romans 1:4 – “And who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Other references: 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:13

12. Spirit of Glory (Πνεῦμα δόξης - Pneuma Doxēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit manifests the glory of God in the lives of believers.
First appearance: 1 Peter 4:14 – “If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.”
Other references: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:30

13. Spirit of the Father (Πνεῦμα πατρός - Pneuma Patros)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit represents the Father’s presence and power in believers' lives.
First appearance: Matthew 10:20 – “For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father who will be speaking through you.”
Other references: Luke 11:13, Romans 8:11

14. Spirit of the Son (Πνεῦμα Υἱοῦ - Pneuma Huiou)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit is sent as the presence of Jesus Christ within believers.
First appearance: Galatians 4:6 – “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’”
Other references: Romans 8:9, Philippians 1:19

16. Spirit of Truth and Revelation (Πνεῦμα ἀληθείας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως - Pneuma Alētheias kai Apokalypseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit reveals divine truth and illuminates the mysteries of God.
First appearance: John 16:13 – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”
Other references: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, Ephesians 1:17

Spirit of Judgment (Πνεῦμα κρίσεως - Pneuma Kriseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and the coming judgment.
First appearance: John 16:8 – “When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.”
Other references: Acts 2:37, 1 Corinthians 2:15

16. Spirit of Intercession (Πνεῦμα ἐντυγχὴς - Pneuma Entugchēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit intercedes on behalf of believers, helping them in prayer when they are unsure of how to pray.
First appearance: Romans 8:26 – “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.”
Other references: Ephesians 6:18, Jude 1:20

17. Spirit of Life (Πνεῦμα ζωῆς - Pneuma Zōēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit brings spiritual life and vitality, delivering believers from the law of sin and death.
First appearance: Romans 8:2 – “Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Other references: John 6:63, 2 Corinthians 3:6

18. Spirit Who Glorifies Christ (Πνεῦμα δοξάζοντος - Pneuma Doxazontos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit magnifies and glorifies Jesus Christ by making His truth known to believers.
First appearance: John 16:14 – “He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.”
Other references: John 15:26, Philippians 2:11

19. Spirit Who Strengthens the Inner Man (Πνεῦμα ἰσχύος - Pneuma Ischys)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit empowers believers in their inner being, granting strength and endurance for their spiritual journey.
First appearance: Ephesians 3:16 – “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
Other references: Colossians 1:11, Romans 15:13

20. Spirit of Judgment (Πνεῦμα κρίσεως - Pneuma Kriseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit convicts the world of its sin, leading to repentance and the knowledge of God’s coming judgment.
First appearance: John 16:8 – “When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.”
Other references: Acts 2:37, Revelation 19:2

22. Spirit Who Unites (Πνεῦμα ἑνότης - Pneuma Henotētos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit unites believers in one body, fostering peace and harmony among them.
First appearance: Ephesians 4:3 – “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Other references: 1 Corinthians 12:13, Philippians 2:1-2

23. Spirit of Adoption (Πνεῦμα υἱοθεσίας - Pneuma Huiothēsias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit assures believers of their status as God’s adopted children and co-heirs with Christ.
First appearance: Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”
Other references: Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 1:5

24. Spirit of Truth and Revelation (Πνεῦμα ἀληθείας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως - Pneuma Alētheias kai Apokalypseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit reveals God’s truth and uncovers mysteries, deepening believers' understanding of His Word.
First appearance: John 16:13 – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”
Other references: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, Ephesians 1:17

25. Spirit Who Renews the Face of the Earth (Πνεῦμα μεχάδης - Pneuma Mechades)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit is the agent of renewal in creation, continuously sustaining and restoring the earth.
First appearance: Romans 8:21 – “The creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.”
Other references: Revelation 21:5

26. Spirit Who Gives Life (Πνεῦμα ζωῆς - Pneuma Zōēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit brings life, both spiritual and eternal, to believers.
First appearance: Romans 8:2 – “Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Other references: John 6:63, 2 Corinthians 3:6

27. Spirit of Power (Πνεῦμα δύναμις - Pneuma Dunamis)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit grants power for service, for witnessing, and for living out the Christian faith.
First appearance: 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.”
Other references: 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 3:16

Spirit of Boldness (Πνεῦμα παρρησίας - Pneuma Parrēsias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to speak and act with boldness and courage in proclaiming the gospel.
First appearance: 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.”
Other references: Ephesians 6:19, 2 Timothy 1:7

28. Spirit of the Lord’s Power (Πνεῦμα ἰσχύος - Pneuma Ischys)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit provides divine strength and power to overcome spiritual and physical challenges.
First appearance: 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.”
Other references: 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:10

29. Spirit of Comfort and Encouragement (Πνεῦμα παρακλήσεως - Pneuma Paraklēseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit brings comfort, peace, and encouragement to believers, especially during trials and affliction.
First appearance: John 14:16 – “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.”
Other references: Acts 9:31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

30. Spirit of Truth (Πνεῦμα ἀληθείας - Pneuma Alētheias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit is the embodiment of truth, guiding believers into all truth and teaching them God’s will.
First appearance: John 14:17 – “The Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
Other references: John 16:13, 1 John 5:6

31. Spirit of the Son (Πνεῦμα τοῦ υἱοῦ - Pneuma tou Huiou)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit carries the essence and presence of Jesus Christ, empowering believers to live in accordance with His teachings.
First appearance: Galatians 4:6 – “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’”
Other references: Romans 8:9, Philippians 1:19

32. Spirit of Grace (Πνεῦμα χάριτος - Pneuma Charitos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit bestows God’s unmerited favor upon believers, enabling them to live righteously and fulfill God's purposes.
First appearance: Hebrews 10:29 – “How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God underfoot… and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?”
Other references: Zechariah 12:10, Romans 8:1

33, Spirit of Holiness (Πνεῦμα ἀγιότητος - Pneuma Hagiotētos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit purifies and sanctifies believers, helping them to live holy and set-apart lives for God.
First appearance: Romans 1:4 – “And who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Other references: 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:13

34. Spirit of Life (Πνεῦμα ζωῆς - Pneuma Zōēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit gives eternal life to believers, empowering them to live spiritually and experience resurrection life in Christ.
First appearance: Romans 8:2 – “Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Other references: John 6:63, 2 Corinthians 3:6

35. Spirit of the Father (Πνεῦμα τοῦ πατρός - Pneuma tou Patros)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit reflects the active presence of God the Father in the lives of believers.
First appearance: Matthew 10:20 – “For it is not you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father who will be speaking through you.”
Other references: Romans 8:11, Luke 11:1

36. Spirit of Repentance (Πνεῦμα μετάνοιας - Pneuma Metanoias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit brings conviction and leads people to repentance, causing a change of heart and mind toward God.
First appearance: Acts 2:37-38 – “When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ…’”
Other references: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Ezekiel 36:26-27

37. Spirit Who Empowers Leadership (Πνεῦμα ἐξουσίας - Pneuma Exousias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit grants leaders divine wisdom and strength to fulfill their calling and lead effectively.
First appearance: Acts 6:3 – “Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom…”
Other references: Acts 13:9, Ephesians 4:11-1

38. Spirit of Power (Πνεῦμα δύναμις - Pneuma Dunamis)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit provides believers with the spiritual power to live victoriously and to perform miracles in Jesus' name.
First appearance: 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.”
Other references: 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 3:16

39. Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding (Πνεῦμα σοφίας καὶ σύνεσεως - Pneuma Sophias kai Suneseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit imparts divine wisdom and understanding to believers, enabling them to discern God's will and apply it.
First appearance: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 – “We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.”
Other references: Ephesians 1:17, Colossians 1:9

40. Spirit Who Gives Spiritual Gifts (Πνεῦμα χαρισμάτων - Pneuma Charismaton)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit bestows spiritual gifts upon believers, empowering them to serve the body of Christ and fulfill their calling.
First appearance: 1 Corinthians 12:7 – “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”
Other references: Romans 12:6, Ephesians 4:11-12

41. Spirit Who Strengthens the Inner Man (Πνεῦμα ἰσχύος τῆς ἔσω ἀνθρώπινης - Pneuma Ischys Tēs Esō Anthrōpinēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit strengthens believers internally, providing spiritual endurance, resilience, and power to live out their faith.
First appearance: Ephesians 3:16 – “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
Other references: Colossians 1:11, Romans 15:13

42. Spirit of Holiness (Πνεῦμα ἀγιότητος - Pneuma Hagiotētos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives, sanctifying them and setting them apart for God's purposes.
First appearance: Romans 1:4 – “And who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Other references: 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:13

43. Spirit Who Guides (Πνεῦμα ὁδηγίας - Pneuma Odēgias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit directs believers in their decisions and paths, guiding them in the truth of God's Word.
First appearance: John 16:13 – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”
Other references: Acts 16:6-7, Romans 8:14

44. Spirit Who Glorifies Christ (Πνεῦμα δοξάζοντος - Pneuma Doxazontos)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit magnifies and glorifies Christ, leading believers to honor and worship Him.
First appearance: John 16:14 – “He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.”
Other references: John 15:26, Philippians 2:11

45. Spirit of the Lord God (Πνεῦμα Κυρίου τοῦ Θεοῦ - Pneuma Kyriou Tou Theou)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit is the active presence of God in the world, carrying out His purposes and empowering believers to fulfill His will.
First appearance: Luke 4:18 – “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”
Other references: Acts 2:4, Acts 10:38

46. Spirit of Life and Peace (Πνεῦμα ζωῆς καὶ εἰρήνης - Pneuma Zōēs kai Eirēnēs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit brings spiritual life and peace, delivering believers from sin and death and enabling them to experience God's rest.
First appearance: Romans 8:6 – “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Other references: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 2:1

47. Spirit of Judgment (Πνεῦμα κρίσεως - Pneuma Kriseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit convicts the world of its sin and brings judgment upon those who reject Christ.
First appearance: John 16:8-11 – “When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.”
Other references: Acts 2:37, 1 Corinthians 2:15

48. Spirit of Prophecy (Πνεῦμα προφητείας - Pneuma Propheteias)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit inspires prophecy and revelation, enabling believers to speak God's word with authority.
First appearance: Acts 2:17-18 – “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy…”
Other references: Revelation 19:10, 1 Corinthians 12:10

49. Spirit of Truth and Revelation (Πνεῦμα ἀληθείας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως - Pneuma Alētheias kai Apokalypseōs)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit illuminates God's truth and reveals His mysteries, leading believers into deeper understanding of His will.
First appearance: John 16:13 – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”
Other references: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, Ephesians 1:17\

50. Spirit of the Fear of the Lord (Πνεῦμα φόβου Κυρίου - Pneuma Phobos Kyriou)
Meaning: The Holy Spirit instills a reverential awe and fear of God, prompting believers to honor Him in all things.
First appearance: Isaiah 11:2 – “The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD.”
Other references: Acts 9:31, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Fruits of the Spirit are the outward evidence of God’s transformative work in a believer’s life. As described in Scripture, these fruits—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—are produced by the Holy Spirit in those who walk with Christ. They reflect the character of God and distinguish His people from the world. The more we surrender to the Spirit, the more these qualities become evident in our daily lives.

Galatians 5:22-23 – The Fruits of the Spirit

Bible Verse: Galatians 5:22-23
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

Context:

Paul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruits of the Spirit, demonstrating that those who live by the Spirit will produce godly virtues. These characteristics are not human efforts but the result of divine transformation.

The Spirit’s Work in Producing Spiritual Fruit

Biblical Narrative (John 15:4-5; Romans 8:9-11; Colossians 3:12-14):
Just as a tree cannot bear fruit apart from its roots, believers cannot cultivate these virtues apart from the Holy Spirit. Abiding in Christ allows the Spirit to work in us, shaping our hearts and actions.

Jewish Commentary:
The Hebrew word peri (פְּרִי), meaning "fruit," signifies something that grows and matures over time. The transformation God brings is not instantaneous but cultivated through daily obedience.

Christian Interpretation:
The Fruits of the Spirit are signs of God’s presence in the believer’s life, setting them apart from those who live according to the flesh.

The Nine Fruits of the Spirit

1. Love (Agape – ἀγάπη)

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD):
"True love is a gift from God, for only in Him can we love rightly."

2. Joy (Chara – χαρά)

John Chrysostom (347–407 AD):
"Joy in the Lord is independent of circumstances; it is rooted in the eternal promises of God."

3. Peace (Eirēnē – εἰρήνη)

Athanasius of Alexandria (296–373 AD):
"The peace of God is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ in the midst of it."

4. Patience (Makrothymia – μακροθυμία)

Tertullian (155–220 AD):
"God’s patience with us is immeasurable, and we, too, must learn to be patient with others."

5. Kindness (Chrēstotēs – χρηστότης)

John Calvin (1509–1564 AD):
"Kindness is love in action, a reflection of God’s grace working through us."

6. Goodness (Agathōsynē – ἀγαθωσύνη)

Clement of Rome (35–99 AD):
"To walk in goodness is to walk in the light of Christ, bringing His righteousness to the world."

7. Faithfulness (Pistis – πίστις)

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758 AD):
"God’s faithfulness toward us calls us to remain steadfast and unwavering in our devotion to Him."

8. Gentleness (Prautēs – πραΰτης)

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153 AD):
"Gentleness is the strength of the Spirit working through a humble heart."

9. Self-Control (Egkrateia – ἐγκράτεια)

John Wesley (1703–1791 AD):
"Self-control is not willpower, but the Spirit’s mastery over the desires of the flesh."

The Holy Spirit is the divine presence of God within believers, guiding, convicting, and empowering them for righteousness. However, Scripture warns that He can be grieved when people resist His leading, neglect His convictions, or persist in sin. Grieving the Holy Spirit does not mean losing salvation, but it does hinder His work in a believer’s life. A heart that is sensitive to God must seek to walk in obedience, repentance, and love, ensuring that the Spirit’s presence remains active and unhindered.

Ephesians 4:30 – Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit

Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:30
"And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."

Context:

Paul warns believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit by engaging in sinful behaviors such as bitterness, wrath, and malice. Instead, they are called to live in kindness, forgiveness, and love, reflecting the Spirit’s transforming power in their lives.

The Danger of Grieving the Spirit

Biblical Narrative (Isaiah 63:10; Acts 7:51; 1 Thessalonians 5:19):

Throughout Scripture, people have resisted the Spirit’s work through disobedience and rebellion. This results in spiritual dullness, lack of peace, and a diminished sense of God’s presence.

Jewish Commentary:

The Hebrew term ‘atsab (עָצַב) means “to cause sorrow” or “to pain deeply.” The idea of grieving the Holy Spirit conveys that God’s presence is personally affected by human actions.

Christian Interpretation:

Grieving the Spirit hinders spiritual growth, disrupts communion with God, and diminishes a believer’s joy and effectiveness in the Kingdom.

1. Comforter and Teacher - John 14:26 - "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
2. Source of Power - Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
3. Guide in Righteousness - Romans 8:14 - "For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."
4. Spirit of Truth - John 16:13 - "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
5. Seal of Salvation - Ephesians 1:13 - "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit."
6. Bearer of Spiritual Fruit - Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."
7. Intercessor - Romans 8:26 - "Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words."
8. Giver of Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:4 - "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord."
9. Indweller of Believers - 1 Corinthians 3:16 - "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?"
10. Purifier - Titus 3:5 - "He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit."
11. Empowerer for Ministry - Luke 4:18 - "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed."
12. Teacher of Truth - 1 Corinthians 2:13 - "And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual."
13. Provider of Freedom - 2 Corinthians 3:17 - "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
14. Renewer - Titus 3:5 - "He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."
15. Giver of Life - Romans 8:11 - "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you."
16. Witness of Christ - John 15:26 - "But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me."
17. Revealer of God’s Wisdom - 1 Corinthians 2:10 - "These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God."
18. Convicter of Sin - John 16:8 - "And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment."
19. Source of Unity - Ephesians 4:3 - "Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
20. Counselor - John 14:16 - "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever."
21. Enlightener - Ephesians 1:17-18 - "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints."
22. Source of God’s Love - Romans 5:5 - "And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."
23. Bringer of Joy - 1 Thessalonians 1:6 - "And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit."
24. Guarantor of Inheritance - Ephesians 1:14 - "Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
25. Provider of Spiritual Discernment - 1 Corinthians 2:14 - "The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned."
26. Provider of Spiritual Understanding - 1 Corinthians 2:12 - "Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God."
27. Revealer of Christ - John 16:14 - "He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you."
28. Empowerer for Witnessing - Acts 4:31 - "And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness."
29. Giver of Peace - Romans 14:17 - "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."
30. Transformative Agent - 2 Corinthians 3:18 - "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit."
31. Giver of New Birth - John 3:5-6 - "Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.'"
32. Enabler of Prayer - Romans 8:26-27 - "Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God."
33. Source of Spiritual Life - Galatians 5:25 - "If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit."
34. Source of Fellowship - 2 Corinthians 13:14 - "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
35. Provider of Assurance - Romans 8:16 - "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God."
36. Source of Spiritual Strength - Ephesians 3:16 - "That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being."
37. Giver of Spiritual Freedom - Romans 8:2 - "For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death."
38. Comforter and Advocate - Acts 9:31 - "So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied."
39. Revealer of Mysteries - 1 Corinthians 2:10 - "These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God."
40. Harbinger of Revival - Titus 3:5-6 - "He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior."
41. Sanctifier - 2 Thessalonians 2:13 - "But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth."
42. Spirit of Adoption - Romans 8:15 - "For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!'"
43. Enabler of Obedience - Ezekiel 36:27 - "And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules."
44. Inspiration for Scripture - 2 Peter 1:21 - "For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
45. Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation - Ephesians 1:17 - "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him."
46. Bringer of God's Presence - Psalm 139:7 - "Where can I go from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?"
47. Convicter of the World - John 16:8 - "And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment."
48. Spirit of Faith - 2 Corinthians 4:13 - "Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, 'I believed, and so I spoke,' we also believe, and so we also speak."
49. Empowerer of Prophetic Speech - Acts 2:17-18 - "And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy."
50. Comforter in Persecution - John 15:26-27 - "But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning."
51. Empowerer for Missions - Acts 13:4 - "So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus."
52. Guide to All Truth - John 16:13 - "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
53. Promoter of Growth - 1 Corinthians 3:6 - "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth."
54. Restorer of Joy - Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit."
55. Reviver - Habakkuk 3:2 - "O LORD, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O LORD, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy."
56. Unifier of Believers - Ephesians 4:3-4 - "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called."
57. Bearer of God’s Promise - Galatians 3:14 - "He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit."
58. Giver of Spiritual Victory - Romans 8:37 - "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."
59. Cleanser - Titus 3:5 - "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."
60. Spirit of Glory - 1 Peter 4:14 - "If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you."
61. Indweller of Believers - Romans 8:9 - "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him."
62. Revealer of Future Events - Acts 11:28 - "One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world, which took place during the reign of Claudius."
63. Source of Wisdom - Isaiah 11:2 - "The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD."
64. Defender of Believers - Isaiah 59:19 - "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come like a rushing stream, which the wind of the LORD drives."
65. Liberator - Romans 8:2 - "For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death."
66. Creator and Renewer - Psalm 104:30 - "When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground."
67. Inspiration for Prophecy - 2 Samuel 23:2 - "The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word was on my tongue."
68. Enhancer of Prayer - Jude 1:20 - "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit."
69. Provider of Inner Strength - Ephesians 3:16 - "That he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being."
70. Bearer of God’s Secrets - 1 Corinthians 2:10 - "These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God."
71. Inspirer of Worship - Philippians 3:3 - "For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh."
72. Spirit of Freedom - 2 Corinthians 3:17 - "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
73. Provider of Boldness - Acts 4:31 - "And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness."
74. Promoter of Christ's Lordship - 1 Corinthians 12:3 - "Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says 'Jesus is accursed!' and no one can say 'Jesus is Lord' except in the Holy Spirit."
75. Giver of Understanding - Isaiah 11:2 - "The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and might, a Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD."
76. Source of Miraculous Power - Romans 15:19 - "By the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God—so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ."
77. Inspirer of Hope - Romans 15:13 - "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
78. Guide to Obedience - Ezekiel 36:27 - "And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules."
79. Strengthener of Faith - Ephesians 3:16-17 - "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith."
80. Spirit of Adoption - Galatians 4:6 - "And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba! Father!'"
81. Convicter of the Heart - Acts 2:37 - "Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Brothers, what shall we do?'"
82. Comforter in Suffering - Acts 9:31 - "So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied."
83. Source of Goodness - Galatians 5:22-23 - "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."
84. Revealer of God's Mind - 1 Corinthians 2:11 - "For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God."
85. Spirit of Reconciliation - 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 - "All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."
86. Bringer of God's Kingdom - Romans 14:17 - "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."
87. Empowerer of Proclamation - Luke 12:12 - "For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."
88. Source of Spiritual Armor - Ephesians 6:17 - "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
89. Guide to Future Reality - Revelation 1:10 - "I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet."
90. Protector - Isaiah 31:3 - "But the Egyptians are humans and not God; their horses are flesh and not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, both he who helps will stumble, and he who is helped will fall; they will all perish together."
91. Purifier - Malachi 3:3 - "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD."
92. Bearer of Christ's Presence - John 14:18 - "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."
93. Revealer of Mysteries - Daniel 2:28 - "But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days."
94. Giver of Charismatic Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - "To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues."
95. Witness of Adoption - Romans 8:16 - "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God."
96. Strengthener in Weakness - 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
97. Giver of Life - John 6:63 - "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life."
98. Teacher of God’s Law - Nehemiah 9:20 - "You gave your good Spirit to instruct them and did not withhold your manna from their mouth and gave them water for their thirst."
99. Spirit of Healing - Luke 5:17 - "On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal."
100. Inspirer of Unity and Diversity - 1 Corinthians 12:13 - "For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit."