“sent ones” (17:18; 20:21) who reveal Him to men (15:27) through the power of the Holy Spirit (20:22). Each link in the “chain” is crucial, and has several features: (1) Each includes both privilege and responsibility; the task is sacred and the power to perform it is promised (cf. Matt. 28:18–20). (2) Each link is contained in the one below it (see especially 17:23, 26); this means that the Triune Godhead is incorporated and revealed in us. (3) Our task begins and ends with the revealed Word of
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