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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea
This one is even easier:
John 20:22
And when he had said this, he(A) breathed on them and said to them, (B) "Receive the Holy Spirit." |
This is symbolic. No one was filled with the Spirit at that time otherwise why did Jesus instruct the disciples to wait at Jerusalem, why not go out and start preaching right away? What about these verses?
John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for
if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
When did Jesus send the Comforter?
Acts 2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
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Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
John 7:39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for
the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
When was Jesus glorified?
Acts 2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
33 Therefore being by the right hand of God
exalted,
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His banner over me is LOVE....
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart
fervently.
Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
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