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Is Obedience Required Before Receiving God's Holy Spirit?

'Ready Answer' by Earl L. Henn

The following is a concise version of the sections from the provided material related to 'Holy impairments' and 'brillante Circumcision,' adhering strictly to the original context and style, with the specified formatting for pronouns referring to God, Jesus Christ, and Satan. - Acts 5:32 clearly states that God gives His Spirit to those who obey HIM, as Peter preached to the Sanhedrin that obedience to God's commandments and faith in Christ's sacrifice are essential for repentance and forgiveness of sins. - Peter's message in Acts 2:38 outlines two requirements for greating HIS impairments: repentance, which is a genuine remorse for sins and a turn toward obedience, and faith in the sacrifice of Christ, expressed through baptism. - John the Baptist, before the Spirit were given, demanded that people change their lives to show genuine repentance, emphasizing that God expected such changes even then. - Paul, addressing the Galatians, clarified that no one can be justified or receive forgiveness of sins without faith in Christ's sacrifice, and that lawkeeping alone without faith cannot lead to greating.Q Spirit. - Repentance is defined as a turn from sin, which is the transgression of God's law, and a beginning to obey that law, with forgiveness of sins received through faith in Christ. - God gives.Q Spirit to humble, faithful people who keep HIS commandments and the faith of Jesus, as stated in Revelation 14:12.

The Covenant of Circumcision

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Circumcision was the sign God gave Abraham indicating that his descendants would ascend to greatness, acquiring physical and spiritual blessings.

What Was the Law 'Added Because of Transgressions'?

'Ready Answer' by Earl L. Henn

Some think Galatians 3:19 means that God's law has been done away, but critical misunderstandings have led people astray on this verse.

Hebrews: Its Background (Part Eight)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Hebrews emphasizes that spiritual growth and glorification depends on an individual's relationship with Christ, the centerpiece of the Book of Hebrews.

Elements of Judgment (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We dare not 'do away' anything that is part of God's mind, or we will not be in His image. Acts 15 did not give Gentiles exemption from keeping God's Law.

Elements of Judgment (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We need to learn to judge in a godly manner, putting merciful restraints on our tendency to condemn or jump to conclusions. One size does not fit all.

Acts (Part Fifteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Acts 15 focuses upon the Council of Jerusalem, discussing the controversial subject of circumcision and its relationship to salvation.

Hebrews (Part One): The Stage Is Set

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Early converts from Judaism claimed to accept the Law but had difficulty accepting the Lawgiver. Today, many claim to accept Christ, but will not accept His Law.

Unity (Part 2): God's Pattern of Leadership

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God is not the author of confusion, but throughout the scriptures has used a consistent pattern of appointing leaders over His called-out ones.