The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and Selected Old Testament Prophets

Flashcards covering the key concepts related to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and teachings from selected Old Testament prophets.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Extraordinary favors, talents, and abilities given to Christians for the service of others.

Advocate

A role of the Holy Spirit as a counselor, helper, and comforter to believers.

Manifestation

The visible evidence of the presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians today.

Pentecost

A Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, occurring fifty days after Easter.

Love (as a fruit of the Holy Spirit)

The greatest gift, characterized by patience, kindness, and selflessness.

Prophet

A person called by God to convey His messages, often including predictions of future events.

False Prophet

One who falsely claims to speak for God, often motivated by personal gain or deception.

Covenant

A sacred agreement or promise between God and His people.

Idolatry

The worship of idols or false gods, condemned by prophets for leading people away from true worship of Yahweh.

Social Justice

The fair treatment of individuals in society, highlighted by prophets like Amos and Jeremiah.

New Covenant

The promise of a renewed relationship between God and His people through Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament.

Discernment of Spirits

The ability to distinguish between spirits that are from God and those that are not.

Major Prophets

Prophets whose messages are more extensive, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.

Minor Prophets

Prophets with shorter books focused on specific messages, such as Amos and Micah.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit

The characteristics produced in believers' lives by the Holy Spirit, including love, joy, peace, and self-control.