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New Testament Preparations for the Establishing of the Church:

  • Forerunner of Christ:
  • John the Baptist had to be born and complete his preparatory work (Matthew 3:1-3).
  • The Birth of the Savior:
  • Christ had to be born into the world to fulfill His mission (Luke 2:11).
  • Selection and Training of the Apostles:
  • The apostles had to be chosen and trained to carry out their roles in establishing the Church.
  • Two Special Promises:
  1. Christ promised to build His Church (Matthew 16:18).
  2. The Holy Spirit would come to guide the apostles (John 16:13).
  • Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ:
  • The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ were essential for the establishment of the Church (1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7).
  • Positioning of the Apostles:
  • The apostles had to be in the right place at the right time for the events to unfold (Luke 2:47, Acts 2:1-4).
  • The Descent of the Holy Spirit:
  • The Holy Spirit had to descend from heaven to guide the apostles in their mission (Acts 2:1-4).
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