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Promise of the Spirit
The Apostle Paul referred to the “Promise of the Spirit” which he equated with the “Blessing of Abraham.” Jesus subjected himself to the “curse” of t…
Spirit and Resurrection
The Apostle Paul presents Abraham as the great exemplar of faith. God counted his faith as “righteousness” when he was uncircumcised. Thus, He justif…
In Spirit and Fire
John proclaimed a baptism in water “for the remission of sins,” and he announced the arrival of the “Coming One.” He was sent as the Forerunner of th…
Son and Spirit
When an angel informed Joseph that the child carried by Mary was “conceived of the Holy Spirit,” it indicated that something more than just a miracul…
The Anointed Servant
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus first appears when he is baptized by John the Baptist. He is identified with his hometown of Nazareth, a village of no c…
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…
As many as He Calls
Peter summoned his audience in Jerusalem to repent and be baptized “in the name of Jesus Christ.” He concluded his sermon on a note of fulfillment an…
