Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The law, which reveals human sinfulness, condemns lawbreakers to eternal separation from God. To satisfy the righteous justice of the Father-Judge, the Son had to complete the work of salvation, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice. When the Father was fully satisfied with the Son’s atoning work, the Holy Spirit became our zealous advocate, effectively applying the saving power of the Word in the process of regeneration. The Spirit faithfully represents us in this world, interceding and defending us with divine authority. Without the presence of the Holy Spirit and the holy Word, we would be vulnerable to condemnation and unable to stand firm against the accusations and scrutiny of this wicked world. It is only through the Spirit’s empowering and the truth of God’s Word that we can endure and remain secure in our salvation. When Jesus Christ began His sacred ministry, His Father publicly affirmed Him by baptizing Him with the Holy Spirit. This divine anointing empowered Jesus to face and overcome intense temptations, perform countless miracles, and exercise His divine authority. Through the Holy Spirit, Christ proclaimed the everlasting Kingdom of God, challenging both the Roman authorities and the corrupt religious institutions of a violent and unstable world. Jesus solemnly assured His followers that He would similarly baptize His church with divine power once the Holy Spirit was sent from heaven. Truly, the church continues to live and thrive by receiving the gifts of the Father through the Holy Spirit, who bestows spiritual blessings generously and graciously upon believers. Importantly, the Holy Spirit does not depend on any single individual to fulfill His divine mission; rather, He freely grants spiritual gifts and empowers saints according to their talents and calling. Reflecting on the Trinity, we see that the Father, who spoke all things into existence, is the ultimate Judge. The Son, being the exact representation of the Father, is central to creation; without Him, nothing would reflect God's true image. The Holy Spirit, who hovered over the original chaos of creation, is the divine life-giver, bringing vitality and motion to all that exists. In this divine economy, the Father acts as the Judge, the Son as the perfect Image, and the Spirit as the life-giving force through whom creation and salvation are brought into being. Our salvation is not merely a process but the dynamic reality of the entire Trinity—bringing infinite life out of eternal death through their divine cooperation. The Spirit teaches us that genuine membership in God's covenant is impossible without His overcoming work within us. Only through the Spirit’s victorious presence can we develop a steadfast identity as overcomers, rooted in divine grace. There is no valid reason to revert to a former life of sin and unbelief because the divine presence now resides within us. We are indwelt by the Sovereign Spirit, who works within us according to His will, generously pouring out spiritual gifts to equip us for service. Our divine Protector continually upholds our reputation and defends us eloquently in this wicked and hostile world, ensuring our ultimate success. The Spirit grants us the power to fulfill all that God has spoken over our lives, enabling us to achieve the divine purposes assigned to us.

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