an intriguing synthesis of the ministry of Spirit baptism as introduced by John and Jesus and as explained by Peter and Paul.15 The Spirit’s ministry is central now while Jesus is in heaven, and the Spirit identifies God’s people as Christ’s body. Jesus introduced the ministry of the Holy Spirit after His resurrection and before His ascension. In a few days they would be “baptized with [or in] the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:5). On the Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit was poured out according to the Father’s
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