Wednesday, September 9, 2015

The Signs Of The Times That Point To Christ’s Return (5)


The Fifth of an On-going Series

The Holy Spirit and The End Times





 KINGDOM DYNAMICS 



The Holy Spirit and The End Times

The apostle Paul developed the concepts of "firstfruits" and "pledge" with respect to the Holy Spirit.  He applies the concept of "firstfruits" once to the Holy Spirit and twice to Christ (Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 15:20-23). Paul uses the idea of  "pledge"  (Greek arrabon) three times in referring to the Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 1:22; 5:5; Eph. 1:14). 


The Spirit’s "last times" character is that He is the guarantor of a yet-to-be consummation.  All in all, true Spirit-filled living is shown to be characterized by true eschatological conviction.  The Spirit within testifies of and draws us to the Savior who is coming soon!  This "nearness" of Jesus’ return is revealed in the Scriptures; it is a doctrine that is rooted in the Word, not in mere human sentiment.  The "imminence" of Christ’s coming refers to the biblically affirmed fact:  Jesus may come today!

Be prepared,



Playwright Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/President/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts

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