Theology for the Church
God's Indwelling Presence with Jim Hamilton
Jul 22, 2024
Jim Hamilton, a biblical theology professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, dives into the fascinating topic of the Holy Spirit's indwelling across covenants. He explores whether old covenant believers experienced this divine presence and discusses the distinctions between indwelling and regeneration. The conversation highlights the shift from the Old Testament's tabernacle to the believer as a new temple and emphasizes the continuity of salvation experiences. Hamilton also connects Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament symbols with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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- Old Covenant believers experienced unique and selective Holy Spirit indwelling, contrasting with the universal promise for all New Covenant believers.
- The transition from the Old to the New Covenant underscores a transformative shift in the Holy Spirit's role, enhancing believers' relationship with God.
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Understanding Indwelling and Regeneration
The podcast delves into the concept of indwelling and regeneration, particularly under the Old Covenant. It is emphasized that while Old Covenant believers were indeed indwelt by the Holy Spirit, this experience was not uniform among them, often occurring in exceptional cases such as prophets or key leaders like Moses and David. Dr. Hamilton argues that the New Testament presents a distinct shift whereby all believers are promised the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, a transformative experience that differs from what those under the Old Covenant encountered. This pivotal shift raises essential theological questions about continuity and discontinuity between the two covenants.
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