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THE GOSPEL AND THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 

The various abilities that are gifted in numerous ways to Spirit-filled Jesus-followers are a manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s presence. 

And in particular they confirm the gospel message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Providing a demonstration of its truthfulness. 

This is why Jesus instructed his followers concerning the importance of being baptised with the Holy Spirit to equip them for the task of spreading the good news about him everywhere. 

This vital mission cannot be accomplished by human ingenuity. It can only be done by God working in and through us. 

The advancement of God’s kingdom locally and across the globe cannot be achieved through any individual’s natural resourcefulness nor by any nation’s military might. The spread of his kingdom into people’s hearts is connected to the proclamation of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit, as individuals and groups of people respond and believe this message of God’s love and grace. 

FOR FURTHER READING: 

Ezekiel 36:25-27 

Jeremiah 31:31-34 

Matthew 5:1-12 

Matthew 6:9-13 

Matthew 6:33 

Matthew 13:1-23 

Matthew 24:14 

Mark 16:15-20 

John 3:1-21 

Luke 24:1-53 

Acts 1:1-4:31 

Acts 16:9-40 

Acts 20:24-28 

Acts 28:16-31 

Romans 15:14-21 

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 

Ephesians 4:17-5:21 

Colossians 1:1-14 

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 

Hebrews 2:1-4 

Hebrews 8:6-12 

Hebrews 12:18-29