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The importance of the presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer cannot be measured. In the presence of the Spirit the power of the Lord is made manifest. He, the Spirit, enables one to live according to the precepts of the Word of the Lord. Eze. 36:27 He reveals the Word to all who will hear His voice. Prov. 1:23 The evidence of being a son of God, is the leading of the Spirit. ALL, both Jew and Gentile are sons by adoption. It is the Spirit of the Lord who witnesses in the spirit nature of His own that they are indeed His sons and daughters. Rom. 8:14-16 The mighty workings of the Spirit in those who are the sons of God is too great and vast to evaluate at this time. As a conclusion, the presence of His Spirit elevates one to the blessed position of being the Temple of the Lord. They are assured of His continuous presence. 1 Cor. 3:16
The consummation of the promises of the Lord surely reach into the Millennial reign of Christ when His redeemed will occupy the earth. Eze. 36:28 A season of time, of a thousand years duration, which is the true Sabbath of the Lord. The book of Revelation outlines that period of time for us. Those who are resurrected in the first resurrection are kings and priests unto the Lord. Rev. 20:6 Here is the true WORD OF THE LORD, which is vital to a proper understanding of the end of the age. There are Christians who will enter the great tribulation period. Don’t be fooled into thinking that all Christians will totally escape that catastrophe. John saw a number of thrones, in heaven, occupied by people who had been beheaded For their witness of Jesus and their absolute adherence to the Word of the Lord. Rev. 20:4
The situation they faced and their rightful decision is so obvious. They live and reign with Christ for the thousand years. They were on the earth during the tribulation period and faced the choice of being able to buy or sell by receiving or rejecting the number, name or mark of the antichrist. They likewise refused all efforts to make them bow down and worship the beast or his image. Rev. 13:12-17 In spite of the spectacular display of deceptive and false signs and miracles, they would not succumb to the overwhelming and convincing works of falsehood. Another Divine evidence of Christians who are martyred during the tribulation are those who stand on the fiery sea of glass playing their harps. They were victorious over every devilish element thrown at them by the antichrist. Rev. 15:2 Make certain your theology is the truth. To not accept the Word of the Lord at face value can lead to deception. I challenge you to lay aside your preconceived ideas and STUDY the WORD to show yourself approved unto the Lord. 2 Tim. 2:15.