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What does the Bible say about the role of the Holy Spirit in the apostles' commissioning?

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The Holy Spirit played a critical role in commissioning the apostles to preach the gospel and provided them with authority to forgive sins.

The Bible emphasizes that the Holy Spirit was the means through which Jesus commissioned the apostles. In John 20:21-23, Jesus breathes on the apostles and instructs them to receive the Holy Spirit, signifying the Spirit's essential role in their mission. This act underscores that their authority to preach forgiveness of sins is not self-derived but empowered by the Holy Spirit, ensuring that their ministry aligns with God's salvific purpose. The apostles' commissioning is, thus, a Trinitarian action, where the Father sends the Son, the Son sends the Spirit, and the Spirit empowers the apostles to continue Christ's work on earth.
Scripture References: John 20:21-23, Acts 1:3

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