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Evidence of the Spirit
In the assemblies of Galatia, “false brethren” preached “another gospel,” one that pressured Gentile believers to adopt circumcision and conform to o…
In Jerusalem
The Book of Acts begins IN JERUSALEM with the Ascension of Jesus and the outpouring of the Spirit. It concludes with Paul preaching the Gospel in the…
Spirit and Inheritance
The history of Israel includes national sins that resulted in her expulsion from the Promised Land. However, God foresaw her failures and determined …
The Circumcised Heart
In the Letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul links the “Promise of the Spirit” to the “blessing of Abraham,” the covenant promise that God would …
Pentecost and the Last Days
In Acts, the application of Joel’s prophecy to the events in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost links the initial outpouring of the Spirit to the star…
Promise of the Father
Paul calls the Gift of the Spirit the “Promise of the Father,” and he links it to the Abrahamic covenant. The promises to Abraham and to “his Seed” f…
Spirit of Christ
In Romans, Paul presents the “Gospel” in detail. It is the “power of God for salvation.” God provides salvation through the “faith of Jesus Christ” f…
In the Last Days...
The use of Joel’s prophecy by Peter on the Day of Pentecost links the arrival of the Spirit to the start of History's final era. With the Spirit’…
Tarrying for the Spirit
Prior to his ascension, Jesus told his disciples to “tarry” or wait in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit. In some churches, this command …
