Of the Holy Spirit: Is the power of God, Matt. 12:28, with Luke 11:20. Christ commenced his ministry in, Luke 4:14. Christ wrought his miracles by, Matt. 12:28. Exemplified in creation, Gen. 1:2; Job 26:13; Psa. 104:30; the conception of Christ, Luke 1:35; raising Christ from the dead, 1 Pet. 3:18; giving spiritual life, Ezek. 37:11-14, with Rom. 8:11; working miracles, Rom. 15:19; making the gospel efficacious, 1 Cor. 2:4; 1 Thess. 1:5; overcoming all difficulties, Zech. 4:6,7. Promised by the Father, Luke 24:49. Promised by Christ, Acts 1:8. Saints upheld by, Psa. 51:12; strengthened by, Eph. 3:16; enabled to speak the truth boldly by, Mic. 3:8; Acts 6:5,10; 2 Tim. 1:7,8; helped in prayer by, Rom. 8:26; abound in hope by, Rom. 15:13. Qualifies ministers, Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8,9. God's word the instrument of, Eph. 6:17.--Bible Text-Book. See Holy Spirit.