In the Old Testament the continued presence of The Holy Spirit depended on obedience by the individual. In the New Testament the indwelling of the Holy Spirit depended on the obedience of Christ.
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jesus (John 14:6 NASB (Note 2)) We started this Easter love-story tapestry with 1 Corinthians 13:13. “Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the...
After saying this, He was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see Him. As they strained to see Him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring...
The Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I...
Why are you crying? Who are you looking for? Greetings…. Don’t be afraid. What are you so concerned about? Peace be with you. Go into the world. Have you caught any fish? Wait for the gift. And then this: “And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the...