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The Holy Spirit inspired the original writing of all the Scriptures, and illumines their meaning to believers.
The Spirit inspired the writers of the OT 2Sa 23:1-2 See also Ne 9:30; Eze 2:2; Eze 11:24-25; Mic 3:8; Zec 7:12
The NT recognises OT writings as inspired by the Holy Spirit 2Ti 3:16 “God-breathed” means “breathed out by God” rather than “inspired”; 2Pe 1:20-21 See also Mt 22:43 pp Mk 12:36; Ac 1:16; Ac 4:25; Ac 28:25-27; Heb 3:7-11; Heb 10:15-17; 1Pe 1:11
The Spirit inspired the writers of the NT Eph 3:4-5 This revelation by the Spirit probably includes the apostles’understanding of the gospel and their preaching as well as the writings of the NT. See also 1Co 7:40; Rev 2:7,11,17,29; Rev 3:6,13,22
1Co 2:12-16 “what God has freely given” refers to “God’s secret wisdom” (verse 7), the “deep things of God” (verse 10) and the “thoughts of God” (verse 11). See also Jn 14:26; Jn 16:13-15; 2Co 3:14-17; Heb 9:8; 1Jn 2:20,27
The association of God’s Spirit and breath with his word(s) Ps 33:6; Isa 59:21; Jn 3:34; Jn 6:63; Eph 6:17 “word” here probably means “the gospel” rather than Scripture as a whole.
The Spirit is essential for obeying God’s law Ro 2:29 Reliance on the letter of the law alone is useless. See also Ro 7:6; 2Co 3:6; Gal 3:2,5; Gal 5:18
The Spirit enables believers to fulfil the law Ro 8:4 See also Gal 5:4-5