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The Sign of the Covenant
The gift of the Spirit is essential to the identity, mission, and life of the Church. It is foundational to the New Covenant. Jesus commanded his dis…
The Messianic Age
Jesus has come in these last days to provide salvation for men, women, and children of all nations, and everlasting life in the age to come. After hi…
New Covenant and the Spirit
The Gift of the Spirit is vital to the redemption of humanity and the New Covenant of God with His people. The New Testament connects the “Promise of…
Spirit and Resurrection
Paul connects the bodily resurrection of believers to the New Creation. Both events are vital for our redemption and our salvation. There is “now no …
The Last Days
The Last Days, the time of fulfillment, began with the Death, Resurrection, and the Enthronement of Jesus Christ. When we hear the term “Last Days” w…
The Last Days Begin
The outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost signaled the start of the Last Days and the time of fulfillment. The application of Joel’s proph…
Tongues on Pentecost
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was marked by audible and visual signs that caused much consternation. When the Spirit was poured out …
Pentecost
On the Day of Pentecost, the time of fulfillment arrived when Jesus bestowed the Gift of the Spirit on his Body, the Church – Acts 2:1-4. The Book of…
Spirit and Mission
Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to his people, empowering them to proclaim the Good News of his Kingdom to the Nations of the Earth. The Messiah is ident…
Wait in Jerusalem
Jesus commanded his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the Spirit, empowering them to be his witnesses - Acts 1:1-11. The Book of Act…
In Spirit and Fire
John baptized men and women in water, but the Messiah of Israel will baptize in the Holy Spirit and Fire - Matthew 3:11-12. The Gospel of Mark begin…
The Forerunner
John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah, the herald of the Kingdom of God and the one who baptizes in the Spirit – Mark 1:4-8. John the Bap…
The Blessing of Abraham
The gift of the Spirit is part of the covenant promises made to Abraham, including blessing the nations of the Earth. The Gospel of Matthew declares …
Spirit and Covenant
The gift of the Spirit is foundational to the New Covenant. It is the beginning of the New Creation and the gathering of the nations. The history of…
The Promise of the Father
With the outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, the blessings for all nations promised to Abraham commenced. The gift of the Holy Spirit i…
God's Good News
Paul presents his most detailed explanation of the “Good News of God” in his letter to the churches of Rome. At issue were conflicts between Gentile …
"My Words are Life!"
[Jesus grants the Life-Giving Spirit to men and women. His words are spirit, and they are life]. “The Spirit gives life.The flesh profits nothing. Th…
Baptized, Filled, Received
When describing the receipt of the Spirit, the Book of Acts applies several Greek verbs, including “baptize,” “receive,” “filled,” “given,” and “came…
Earnest of our Inheritance
The disciples of Jesus are the Heirs of Abraham, and the future possession of the full inheritance is guaranteed by the Gift of the Spirit. Israel’s …
