Spirit
{GIFT OF THE SPIRIT}
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- The Life-Giving Spirit - {PDF Copy} - (The Spirit of God is the creative force that originates, sustains, and restores life, be it individual or corporate, biological or spiritual)
- When Pentecost Arrived - {PDF Copy} - (On the day of Pentecost, the time of fulfillment arrived when Jesus bestowed the gift of the Spirit on his church)
- The Blessing of Abraham - {PDF Copy} - (The gift of the Spirit given by Jesus to his disciples is part of God’s covenant promise to bless all nations in Abraham’s seed)
- Spirit and Covenant - {PDF Copy} - (The Church and the gift of the Spirit have been integral to the redemptive plan of God from the very beginning)
- Heirs of the Promise - {PDF Copy} - (Jesus is the true seed of Abraham through whom his disciples inherit the covenant promises, including the gift of the Spirit)
- The Era of the Spirit - {PDF Copy} - (The gift of the Spirit is part of the New Covenant, the first fruits of the New Creation, and the promised gathering of the nations)
- In the Last Days - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost signaled the arrival of the last days, just as prophesied by the Prophet Joel – Acts 2:17-21)
- Messiah and Spirit - {PDF Copy} - (Jesus is the anointed Son of God. From the start, his life was characterized by the empowering presence of the Spirit)
- Pentecost and the Last Days - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost signaled the arrival of the last days, the era of salvation and fulfillment)
- Signs on the Earth - {PDF Copy} - (The prophecy in the book of Joel sets the tone for Acts, including the signs and wonders that accompany the gospel)
- Pentecost - Outcome - {PDF Copy} - (Following the events of Pentecost, the congregation established itself as a fellowship of believers in Jerusalem – Acts 2:42-47)
- Tarry in Jerusalem - {PDF Copy} - (Jesus commands his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they receive the Spirit, empowering them for witness on the earth)
- Between Law and Spirit - {PDF Copy} - (Between the ascension and the gift of the Spirit, the apostles tarried in prayer and appointed Matthias to complete their number)
- "What Does This Mean?" - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost caused a great commotion and much consternation in Jerusalem)
- First Sermon - {PDF Copy} - (Peter explained what God accomplished in Jesus to a confused crowd on the Day of Pentecost, stressing fulfillment in Jesus)
- The Fulfillment of the Feast - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost fulfilled what the feast symbolized - Acts 2:1-4)
- Pentecost and the Last Days - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost signaled the arrival of the last days)
- Boldness in the Spirit - {PDF Copy} - (In response to threats from the high priests, the young church was filled with great boldness of speech by the Spirit)
- Pentecost - Outcome - {PDF Copy} - (Following the events of Pentecost, the congregation established itself as a fellowship of believers in Jerusalem – Acts 2:42-47)
- Stephen Bears Witness - {PDF Copy} - (Under the guidance of the Spirit, Stephen gave eloquent and effective testimony to the leaders of Israel)
- As Many as He Calls - {PDF Copy} - (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 - Acts 2:37-41)