The work of the Holy Spirit is manifold. He instructs, leads, and guides believers, putting in our hearts and minds to do his will (1 John 2:27; Phil. 2:12–13; Rom. 8:14; cf. Neh. 9:20). He gives us an inner assurance that we are saved (Rom. 8:16), and spiritual gifts. Each one of us as a believer has at least a gift (“each” [1 Pet. 4:10], “each one” [1 Cor. 12:7; Rom. 12:3]). He gives office gifts (e.g., apostles, prophets, evangelists) to those who serve the church at large in a specific capacity (Eph.
