The Holy Spirit, or Comforter, is the representative of Jesus upon Earth. His work is to administer the riches of Christ to His church (“He shall take of mine and shall show it unto you.” John 16:15).
After the resurrection, when Jesus officially began His work as High Priest in the heavenly Sanctuary, there was a special dispensation of God’s grace, in the outpouring of the Spirit upon the church. This was the “early rain.”
As Christ’s ministry in the sanctuary draws to a close, there is to be another such outpouring, known as the “latter rain,” to complete the work of ingathering, and to to finish the purifying work of Christ’s ministry upon the church, so that His image is perfectly reflected through it.
Naturally then, the topic of the Holy Spirit is an important one, since the church must intelligently cooperate with the Spirit in this final work.
This volume divides into two sections:
1. The first part consists of eight earlier articles (1886-1897) which cover the work of the Spirit and the role of the gifts. Five of these articles consist of a series of striking prophetic parallels between the final events of Christ’s ministry before the cross, and their corresponding events in the final battle against evil, that the church is now entering upon. The prophetic parallels that Jones outlines here, were to find a fuller explanation in the truths contained in The Seven Angels theme, which came about 100 years later.
2. The second part (1897-1899) consists of 84 articles written over a two-year period, encouraging the church to reach out and grasp the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The particular circumstances of that time made it possible for the work to be completed in latter rain power. Jones recognized these circumstances, and urged the church to enter into that experience.
Sadly, many did not grasp the opportunity, and these promises remain for us to receive. These articles are very relevant to the time we are in today, and are highly recommended. 477p
Contents
- The Mission of the Spirit
- Anoint Your Eyes with Eye-salve
- The Hour of Watching
- In the Time of Trouble
- Get Ready for the Coming of the Lord
- The Close Combat
- The Gifts: Their Presence and Object
- The Testimony of God’s Spirit
- 1897-1899 Collection: Receive the Holy Ghost
