new believers whom He had just commissioned to do the impossible: disciple the nations (see Matthew 28:19–20). The promise is now passed on to us as those who have received the same assignment. His presence has purpose, an intended effect—His miracles are to transform the world around us! The Holy Spirit in us is the same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead. He is the Spirit of the resurrected Christ. When He took up residence in us, all of heaven positioned itself to see what we would conquer
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