Symbols of the Holy Spirit

Symbols of the Holy Spirit

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Symbols of the Holy Spirit

  1. The Dove speaks of the beauty and gentleness of the Spirit’s character (Matthew 3:16; 10:16).
  2. The Seal indicates God’s ownership and eternal security of believers (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:13; 4:30).
  3. The Holy Anointing Oil represents the Holy Spirit’s character and claims as the Holy One (Exodus 30:25-38; Leviticus 21:10).
  4. The Act of Anointing is suggestive of a believer being consecrated and guided for Divine service (Leviticus 21:10; 2 Corinthians 1:21; Hebrews 1:9).
  5. The Oil typifies the Spirit’s grace and illumination of His teaching (Luke 4:18; 1 John 2:27).
  6. The Fire is an emblem of the purification and penetration of the Spirit’s operations (Exodus 3:2; Matthew 3:11; Acts 2:3).
  7. The Rain designates the abundance and grace of the Spirit’s supply (Deuteronomy 32:2;Hosea 6:3).
  8. The Atmosphere portrays the element and use of the Spirit’s  exclusiveness (Galatians 5:16, 25; Philippians 3:3; Revelation 1:10).
  9. The Wind proclaims the winnowing and searchingness of the Spirit’s power (Isaiah 40:7; Ezekiel 37:9; John 3:8; Acts 2:3).
  10. Rivers indicate the abundance of the Spirit’s supply and the plenitude of His grace (Psalm 1:3; 46:4; John 7:38).
  11. The Dew implies the refreshing and fertilisation of the Spirit’s presence (Deuteronomy 32:2; 33:13,28; Psalm133:3).
  12. The Water symbolises the effectiveness and sufficiency of the Spirit’s ministry (John 3:5; 4:14; 7:37,38).
  13. The Clothing depicts the equipment and strength of the Spirit’s endowment (Judges 6:34, (Revised Version; Luke 24:49, Revised Version).
  14. The Earnest or the Pledge of all the future blessedness of believers. (2 Corinthians 1.22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:14).

 

Emblems of the Holy Spirit ( pages x and xi), by F E Marsh.

 

 

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