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The Holy Spirit

and the

Kingdom

hroughout the Bible, the kingdom of God is described as a kingdom
of power. David prayed, “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the
Tpower.… Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom” (1 Chronicles 29:11–12;
compare Psalm 145:11). Paul wrote, “For the kingdom of God is not
a matter of talk but of power” (1 Corinthians 4:20). Jesus preached
the kingdom of God; He also demonstrated the Kingdom’s power. He
revealed that the source of His kingdom power was the Holy Spirit
(Matthew 12:28; Luke 4:18–19). In this chapter, we will examine three
significant issues concerning the relationship between the Holy Spirit
and the kingdom of God.

• The Holy Spirit in the Kingdom ministry of Jesus.
• The kingdom of God and Pentecost.
• The Holy Spirit and the Kingdom ministry of the church.

The Holy Spirit in the Kingdom Ministry of Jesus
Jesus’ Two Kingdom Goals

Jesus came to earth with two great Kingdom goals. These goals are
disclosed in John the Baptist’s announcement of Jesus’ ministry:

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