CTG 0019

... continued from previous blog.

PROMISE

God promised Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his offspring.

In his letter to the Galatians Paul states very clearly that the offspring, through whom the blessing comes, is Christ.

Through faith in Christ those who believe from all nations are counted righteous, just like Abraham.

Because of the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ we are able to receive the Holy Spirit, as God promised.

Simply stated, what commenced on the day of Pentecost (as described in Acts 2) will continue until Christ comes back. The Holy Spirit is given to us as a guarantee of the glorious completion which is yet to come, when Jesus returns.

The commission that Christ has given to his church is to proclaim the gospel everywhere, enabled by God's power, so that the opportunity is given for everyone to repent, believe and receive the fullness of the Spirit. Ever moving forward towards the consummation of God's eternal plan in Christ.

FOR FURTHER READING:
Matthew 1:1; Genesis 22:15-18; Galatians 3 (in particular verses 8, 14 & 16); Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts; Matthew 24-25; 1 Corinthians 15; 1&2 Thessalonians; Revelation 22:20-21