Changing one's mind, totally submitting to the Word of God, being forgiven and, "baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins," is the only way one can "receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit;" for without faith in Christ, walking away from sinful thoughts as one meditates on God's Word or engages in religious practices, none of us can ever receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit as Christians, born of God to minister in His Holy Name (Gal. 3:14, Eph. 1:13 & 14). "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are Children of God," through Jesus Christ from whom He receives every declaration revealed to us; for He never speaks on His own, yet glorifies Christ by the manifestation of His marvelous works (John 16:13-14, Rom. 8:16).
So, let's endeavor to preach repentance and complete remission of sin to all, thinking more highly of and pardoning others, as Ministers of the Gospel of Salvation, making everyone we are discipling realize that the Gift of the Holy Spirit, which unites the Faithful with the Father in Christ, is only given to the penitent and humble in heart, submissive to the will of God (Luke 24:47, John 3:5, Phil. 2:3).
PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father, for making me a ministering vessel of the Holy Spirit, commissioned by Christ to preach repentance and remission of sin at every opportunity so that, as many as receive the Truth with a repentant heart, will also receive the sanctifying Gift of Your Spirit,
Amen.
From Acts 2:38
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