Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Glory of Pentecost

May 24, 2024

05:45

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Discover how Pentecost marked a shift from old covenant prophets to direct, global access to God through Christ. Learn about the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy and the significance of forgiveness post-Pentecost.

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Through Pentecost, believers have immediate access to God without the need for intermediaries.

The Holy Spirit at Pentecost brings inclusivity to all believers, transcending gender, social status, and nationality.

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The Shift in Access to God's Secret Knowledge

The podcast discusses the shift in access to God's secret knowledge from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. In the Old Covenant, knowledge of God was limited to a select few, such as priests, kings, and prophets, who mediated God's word to the people. This knowledge was considered second hand and mediated. However, with the coming of Jesus Christ, who embodies the roles of prophet, priest, and king, direct access to God is now available to all believers through the Holy Spirit. This shift means that believers no longer require intermediaries to know the Lord, but can have immediate and intimate access to Him.

Exploring the Prophetic Shift in the New Covenant

3min

The Immediate and Global Access to God Through Christ

3min

In the old covenant, God revealed Himself through prophets, priests, and kings. But this changed with the coming of Christ and the outpouring of the Spirit. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains why Pentecost is worth celebrating.

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