Jesus talked about the Spirit often with the Disciples. In John 6:63 Jesus taught that the Spirit gives life and that his words are full of the Spirit and life.
Before Jesus crucifixion he told his Disciples that he was going away, but that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them in many ways. John 14:15-21 describes the Holy Spirit as an advocate–the Spirit of Truth. John 14:26 calls the Holy Spirit our Advocate who will teach us and remind us of what Jesus has said. Continue reading →
Jesus is coming again! Christians all around the world rejoice in eager anticipation of the return of their Savior and Lord. They know that there are rewards awaiting them and that they will enjoy eternal life in Jesus’ glorious presence. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 and Revelation 22:12.
But not everyone will rejoice when Christ returns. Continue reading →
After the Disciples watched Jesus ascend into heaven, two men dressed in white robes (angels?) appeared to them and told them that Jesus would come again the same way he left. See Acts 1:9-11.
As they recalled the things Jesus had told them, they began to understand what had only confused them Before. Prior to his crucifixion he had told them he was going to leave and prepare a place for them. See John 14:1-3. Continue reading →
What does that mean? …seated at the right hand of the Father. Two things come to mind for me:
Jesus is the most highly exalted being in all the heavens and earth. The Father God of the universe has reserved the throne to his right just for him. See Ephesians 1:20 and Philippians 2:5-11.
And what does that mean for us? Continue reading →