How do we know the Holy Spirit was given after Christ's glorification?
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The Holy Spirit was given after Christ’s glorification, as outlined in John 7:39, which states that the Spirit was not yet given until after Jesus was glorified.
In John 7:39, the Apostle John elaborates on Christ’s statement about the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the Spirit was not yet given because Jesus was not yet glorified. This statement indicates that the giving of the Holy Spirit was contingent upon the completion of Christ's redemptive work, which included His death, resurrection, and ascension. After fulfilling the Father's plan, including making atonement for sin and demonstrating His victory over death, the glorified Christ poured out the Holy Spirit upon His followers on the day of Pentecost. This outpouring marked a significant shift in the relationship believers would have with the Holy Spirit, who empowers and sanctifies them for their Christian walk.
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