THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER.
Act_1:4.
Jesus Christ is the gift of God to the world; the Holy Spirit is the gift of Father and of Son to the Church. Both gifts should be thankfully accepted and equally enjoyed.
I. What this Promise is. It is the promise-
1. Of an Indweller (Joh_14:16).
2. Of a Comforter (Joh_16:7).
3. Of a Witness (Joh_15:16).
II. The Conditions of Receiving the Promise. This promise was not made to the world-only to those who had obeyed Him, and were desirous of following Him.
1. Believing.
2. Waiting (Luk_24:49).
3. Thirsting (Isa_44:3).
III. The Results which follow-
1. Power to Will according to God’s Mind (Php_2:13).
2. Power to Walk according to God’s Way (Eze_36:27).
3. Power to Witness according to God’s Word (Act_1:8; Act_4:33).
Autor: James Smith