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The baptism in the Holy Spirit, while theologically distinct from regeneration and justification, occurs at the same time — when we become believers in Christ.
Acts 1:8; 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 12:13
When we were baptized in the Holy Spirit, we were initiated into the New Covenant, placed into the Church, given spiritual gifts, and empowered to be Christ’s witnesses.
Acts 1:4-5
God showed us mercy while we were dead in our trespasses and sins, by making us alive, by raising us up, and by seating us together with Christ; so that, we might walk in those good works God has prepared for us.
Ephesians 2:1-10
The Spirit has been sent to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, so that it may be drawn to Christ.
John 16:5-11
The Spirit was active in both our creation and redemption, and in His ongoing work in our lives He is restoring God’s original intent for creation and our place within it.
Genesis 1:1-2; Deuteronomy 32:9-12
A disciple is one who recognizes their sin, receives the forgiveness offered in Christ, and lives a life of worship and service in the context of a local community of believers.
Acts 2:36-47
The blessing of total forgiveness by God awaits those who confess their sins and turn to Christ in faith.
Psalm 32
In a world wrecked by turmoil and suffering, our Heavenly Father has revealed the Gospel to comfort and carry us to the place of worship.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
You cannot continue to sin, because of your unity with Christ, which has brought you a new life no longer under the power of sin.
Romans 6:1-14
The continental divide of life is where we place our confidence – ourselves and our own righteousness, or Christ and His righteousness.
Philippians 3:1-11
We should not be ashamed of the Gospel, for it is God’s power to save those who believe.
Romans 1:16-17
Salvation from sin comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Romans 3:9-26
God’s grace has come to us in Christ, and it saves those who believe and enables them to live a life distinct from the world and in conformity to God’s character.
Titus 2:11-14
The Lord is a God Who delights to restore what has been lost because of Satan, the world, and even sin.
Psalm 14:7
God works to restore us through the work of a kinsman redeemer, a close relative who protects and provides for us.
Ruth 3
The Valley of Tears has become fields of food, family, and hope.
Ruth 2
The law is inferior to God’s promise and therefore we should look to God in faith, rather than relying on the law.
Galatians 3:15-25
We have died to the law but become alive to God, living a new life by faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:17-21
The Gospel of justification by faith alone was not of human origin, but was revealed by God directly to Paul.
Galatians 1:11-12
Matthew 27:50-54; John 19:28-30
Christ is the fulfillment of the judges, the ones who God sent to deliver His people from bondage to turn them to Him.
Judges 2:10-19
The palms of thanksgiving show God’s people giving Him thanks for delivering them when they cried out in distress.
Psalm 30