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The Evangelical Press Study Commentary brings you the best in biblical exposition from some of the most notable evangelical Reformed scholars. This series is aimed at the minister, theologian, layman, and serious student alike. Though comprehensive in content, the volumes are practical and straightforward. Each author presents a careful analysis of the biblical text to grow your understanding of...
It is best, then, to see Pentecost’s significance in light of the Old Testament feast that celebrated God’s goodness and faithfulness in providing the ingathered harvest. Two further observations support this conclusion. First, God commanded Israel at Pentecost to present the ‘firstfruits of [their] labour, of what [they] sow in the field’ (Exod. 23:16, ESV). Correspondingly, the apostle Paul can say that New Testament believers have received the ‘firstfruits of the Spirit’ (Rom. 8:23). In identifying
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