II. The Power of the Commission (Acts 2:4; Joel 2:29)
The context indicates that when Jesus says, Receive the Holy Spirit,' He has in mind the equipping of the apostles for their particular task.—Gordon Keddie
This is therefore to be distinguished from the outpouring of the Spirit on 'all flesh' at Pentecost. This emphasizes that the Holy Spirit alone can be the engine of their future effectiveness as ministers of the gospel.—Herman Ridderbos
III. The Content & Authority of the Commission (Acts 2:38-39)
Christ crucified preached so that we might go and preach Christ crucified
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
