Within the providence of God, after resurrection, we are introduced to the third person of the Trinity, the person of the Holy Spirit. God revealed Himself to human kindness as the Creator and father… His revelation of Himself continued as Son and Savior, and now God reveals Himself as the Holy Spirit… All three persons are distinct in terms of their roles, yet they are ONE… As it was with the two other persons, (Father and Son), the Holy Spirit has his own attributes, His own purpose, and His own presence. The Holy Spirit gives us the continuity of God’s presence in our lives… God is ever present… ever faithful…ever involved in our lives. Jesus tells His disciples… (tells us) that resurrection leads us to salvation, AND to the arrival of the Holy Spirit… that’s our victory! Our God loving us… saving us… God embracing the reconciliation that took place in Calvary as the blood of Jesus cleanse us from sin and death, and made us worthy to come before Him. And God will safeguard and care for our “new” earned grace and salvation – our eternal life, by sending the Holy Spirit… His power… His presence… His glory… upon His children, upon all those who call upon the name of the Lord! We are sealed by the Holy Spirit! |
Easter Sermon by Pastor Vicente Martinez |
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