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The Spirit's Ministry in the Early Church

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Understanding this historical transition of the Holy Spirit's ministry from being focused on the nation of Israel to the whole world is critical for understanding the rest of the New Testament. The Spirit's coming brought new and additional revelation for the new era that was beginning, known as the Church Age.

The Holy Spirit's ministry to the different groups was made evident by signs, miracles, and the ability to speak in different languages. The Spirit ministered through the apostles to the Samaritans, the Gentiles, the disciples of John the Baptist, as well as to the Jews. As a result, all four groups were solidified by the teaching of the apostles, under one Spirit's ministry, thus unifying the Church.

This message references: Acts 2:14-21

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Past, Present and Future Grace CD

The grace of God, past, present, and future is the believer's blessed hope. The grace of God has appeared in the person and work of Jesus Christ. That grace in the past provided salvation of sinners who will come to God by faith alone, in Christ alone. The grace of God for the present, "now age" teaches and enables saved sinners to live consistent with their new character. Being so taught the believer lives a life of worship and obedience anticipating the future grace of God to reappear in the person of Jesus Christ. When He does, He will complete the transformation of believer's lives into perfect conformity with His character. The world may be falling apart but our great God and Savior is coming again. With that great hope we, who have been saved by the grace of His first appearing, endure, persevere, and rejoice, as we await His glorious return.

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For many people the Bible seems to be a closed book-a book full of literary figures and ancient history-but with little relevance to personal lives in this day and age. However, this is really not so. The Bible is an exciting book which has survived the passing of time because God authored it-especially for us to understand how we can personally know Him.

About Gil Rugh

Gil Rugh attended Philadelphia College of the Bible and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he received his B.S. and M.Div. degrees, respectively. In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. During this time he earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh's ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a Bible teacher, his sermons and publications have been heard and read throughout the United States and in many countries around the world. Gil has written over 45 booklets and many papers on current Christian issues, Christian living and church doctrine.