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The Last Days

The Last Days, the Age of Fulfillment, began with the Death, Resurrection, and Enthronement of the Son of God. When we hear the term “Last Days” we a…

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…

Spirit and Fire

The Spirit of God descended on Jesus, equipping him for his Messianic mission. He would baptize his followers in the Holy Spirit and Fire. John procl…

He Baptizes in Spirit

John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah, the herald of the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
All four gospel accounts apply the passage from …

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 Bible describes the Gift …

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 …

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…