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The Promise of the Spirit
The Apostle Paul refers to the “Promise of the Spirit” which he identifies as the “Blessing of Abraham.” Jesus subjected himself to the “curse” of th…
The Spirit and Resurrection
The Apostle Paul presents Abraham as the great exemplar of faith. God counted his faith as “righteousness” when he was yet uncircumcised, and that me…
In Spirit and Fire
At the Jordan River, John proclaimed a baptism in water “for the remission of sins,” and he announced the arrival of the “Coming One.” The Baptist wa…
Son and Spirit
When an angel informed Joseph that Mary’s child was “conceived of the Holy Spirit,” it indicated that something more than just a miraculous birth or …
The Anointed Servant
In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus first appears when he is baptized by John in the River Jordan. The passage identifies him with his hometown of Nazareth, a sm…
The Evidence of the Spirit
The Gift of the Spirit among the Galatians demonstrates they are the sons of God and the heirs of the Covenant promises. In his letter, Paul addresse…
As Many as He Calls
The Gift of the Spirit is for every man who repents, even to those afar off, and in fulfillment of the promise of the Father. After completing his se…
