EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Bible uses several emblems to represent the Holy Spirit. An emblem represents something.
It is a symbol which has a special meaning. The following are emblems used in the Bible to
represent the Holy Spirit:
THE DOVE:
The Holy Spirit was revealed in the form of a dove at the time of the baptism of Jesus. This
emblem of the Holy Spirit indicates approval, purity, and peace:
And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a
dove, and it abode upon Him. (John 1:32)Approval:
And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a
dove, and it abode upon Him. (John 1:32)Peace:
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and
be at rest. (Psalms 55:6)Purity:
My dove, my undefiled, is but one... (Song of Solomon 6:9)OIL:
Oil is used in the Bible as a symbol or emblem of the Holy Spirit. Oil indicates light, healing,
and anointing for service. All of these are given to a believer through the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach
the gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach
deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at
liberty them that are bruised. (Luke 4:18)How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power:
who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil;
for God was with Him. (Acts 10:38)