In 3:15 Peter encourages believers to be “ready always to give a reason for the hope that is in you to everyone who asks you”. Question and answer 53 of the Heidelberg Catechism also tell us that the Spirit is given to us forever. The mission, passion and purpose of Ligonier Ministries is to proclaim the holiness of God It has been called the manifested presence of God, but more than just a presence, it’s power. It is probable that also in 1 Peter 4:14 the apostle wants his readers to discern the connection between the Spirit’s ‘resting on them’ and their ability and responsibility to confess their faith. This oracle commonly ranks high among the messianic prophecies in the Old Testament.

The Spirit produces this body by regenerating people of every nationality and uniting them to Christ (John 3:5; 1 Cor. 1 Peter 4:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 4:14, NIV: "If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you." The Ligonier Ministries site requires Javascript, but you’ve got Javascript disabled. But note that only suffering for righteousness’ sake is proof that we have the Holy Spirit. Peter affirms that Christians possess God’s Spirit. Shekinah Glory is a visible manifestation of God on earth, whose presence is portrayed through a natural occurrence. 5:16), and illumining the meaning of Scripture so that the church will remain faithful to the prophetic and Apostolic Word the Spirit inspired (Eph.

“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.”. Persecution and insults are actually a blessing, 1 Peter 4:14 explains, not because pain is good in itself but because suffering for Christ proves that the Spirit of glory is ours and will one day exalt us before the watching world.

thank God for His Spirit Who rests upon you, giving you comfort and confidence; if you are in a place of suffering for Christ, see in this demonstration of the Spirit’s presence. The Corinthian church had questioned the apostle Paul’s motives and methods, so he started by presenting a defense for himself and other ministers of the gospel. 15. Spirit does not tend to make a fuss about Himself; rather, He continually points When some object to their activity, Moses expresses his desire that “all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put his Spirit on them” (11:29). Spirit of God. For example, we confess belief in one holy, catholic (universal), and apostolic church in the same section of the creed. God’s Spirit rests upon us to help us confess our faith boldly and sincerely. The glory of God is the splendor that comes from Him. 1 Peter 4:14. Alternative translations are suggested for the first part of this clause. The Spirit assists believers by giving them boldness and ability to confess their faith. The word ‘oracle’ (logia) frequently in the Greek translation of the Old Testament describes prophetic communication. Of course, to bear the brunt of physical, social or verbal abuse and attack is truly a terrible experience and must not be dismissed lightly.