A christian blog that stemmed from a radio talk show of Biblical questions and answers...addressed by Brother Hubert Lindsey
Friday, February 9, 2024
Disciples had the Spirit before the crucifixion
During His earthly ministry Jesus spoke of "another Comforter" pointing to the Spirit of Truth or the Holy Spirit. Even though the Grace dispensation had not yet started nor had the Church been birthed - Jesus stated these disciples "knew" the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit "dwelled" with them.
John 14:16-17...And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Moreover Jesus stated the Holy Spirit would be "in" them making another reference to the future power of the Indwelling Spirit. The New Testament records (after the death of Christ) define the work of the Indwelling Spirit as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit relative to the experience of the day of Pentecost. This event being suggested by Jesus when He told the disciples to tarry in Jerusalem where they would be "endued with power from on high".
Luke 24:44...And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The ministry of the Holy Spirit
In the Grace Covenant (now) that we live under, the power of the Gospel that flows into the human soul is performed by the ministry of the Holy Spirit. When Christ is preached from the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms the Holy Spirit testifies and touches the heart of man. Man can see himself in light of the person of Jesus whose Holy Spirit ministers to man’s inward makeup. the inward part of man longing to reach out for his personal need of a Savior and Redeemer.
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The goodness of God leads sinful man to
repentance.
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The first work of the Holy Spirit convicts
the sinner.
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The Holy Spirit gives man a willingness
to believe.
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The Holy Spirit regenerates the heart in
the new birth.
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After the new birth the Holy Spirit gives
man a desire to quit sin.
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After Salvation the Holy Spirit helps the believer
to realize what the adamic nature is
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Crucifixion of the old man is revealed and
becomes path to sanctification.
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The Sanctifying power of the Baptism with the
Holy Ghost and fire destroys the Adamic Nature
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After the believer is sanctified and filled renewal
takes place
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Being preserved in the Spirit is the final
result of an entirely sanctified man.
Sunday, January 7, 2024
About Church members
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Forgiveness of sins
- Colossians 1:14...In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
- Acts 13:38...Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Forgiveness of sins qualifies a believer in Christ to be Justified and regenerated in the Spirit. Forgiveness is maintained by belief in Christ and faithfulness to Him. An unfaithful man does not have blanket coverage over the acts of sin.