Two Gifts of the Spirit
Indwelling and Empowerment
By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: Sat. Mar 21st
Discussion Questions
- How does John 20:22 connect Jesus' breathing of the Spirit with Genesis 2:7, and what does this reveal about new covenant life?
- Why is it important to separate the Spirit's indwelling (for all believers) from His empowerment (for certain believers)?
- How does the example of Cornelius help us understand God's larger plan for including the Gentiles?
Sources
- ChatGPT, "Two Gifts of the Spirit" discussion, Sept. 25, 2025
- F. F. Bruce, The Gospel of John (Eerdmans, 1983)
- Everett Ferguson, The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology for Today (Eerdmans, 1996)
- Jack P. Lewis, The Interpretation of Acts of the Apostles (Sweet Publishing, 1976)