Today's Journal
THE NEW PERSON I
The New Person is one that has been ‘born from above’ by the Holy Spirit. It is without question that this event involves the Trinitarian presence of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When Jesus received his earthly induction of baptism by John in the Jordon River, we see this Trio: “Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?” But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires (fulfill all righteousness).” So, John agreed to baptize him. After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” (Matthew 3:13-17)John’s baptism is water baptism. “I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am, “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire” (3:11).
In Acts 1, Jesus clearly speaks to those gathered, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with (in) water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with (in) the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 1:4-5) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)
The new Person is a Spirit filled person.
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” Jesus