GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE

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