For the early church, the Spirit represented God’s own personal presence—and since God is all-powerful—they always viewed the Spirit as the embodiment of God’s power. Yet, for some reason, later Christians adopted a quieter view of the Spirit, likening it to a “still small voice,” which starkly contrasts with the New Testament experience. The early church wouldn’t have grasped our later notions of a subdued Spirit; they understood that when God was present, power was undeniably there too. In many ways, this reality marks a key difference between them and us. If you’d like to explore the central and vital role the Spirit played in the life and theology of the early church—and what it means for us today—check out this week’s message Note: This is part four from the "Life in the Spirit Equip Class” that was offered at Bethel Church in Redding, California
