THE ACTS October 2013 English | Page 9

Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has sent me, so do I” and he released the Holy Spirit on them. As Jesus is the Son to the Father, likewise even we those who believe Jesus will be the Sons of God. So we are not disciples and friends but only Sons and the rightful inheritors of God’s power and authority. On the earth, we are the rightful heirs of our parent’s property. In the same manner whatever is in the Kingdom of God, we inherit it and enjoy it as His Sons. Here we learn that even Jesus did not receive all the power of the Holy Spirit at once but received it in different measures as He grew up. Likewise, we too will get stronger in the Spirit as we delve deeper into the Word and grow in it. Now we shall see the levels of the Holy Spirit. As Jesus grew he received the Holy Spirit which descended on Him like a dove. And the Father affirms that Jesus is His beloved Son. When we believe Christ and are born again then God will introduce us to the world. The birth of Christ was by the Holy Spirit, He grew up with the Holy Spirit and was also introduced to the world by the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the