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:The bodies of the saints are the “temple of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]]” where the Holy Spirit dwells.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A16-17&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 3:16–17 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A19&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:19 }}</ref> The Holy Spirit of God cannot dwell in a place defiled by [[Idol|idols]] or a detestable place. Since a man cannot be a pure temple of the Holy Spirit to receive the Holy Spirit through his righteousness,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Romans 3:9–10 }}</ref> we must keep the [[New Covenant Passover|Passover of the new covenant]] to be purified by the blood of [[Christ]]. Therefore, Jesus taught that the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit, would come upon those who eat His flesh and drink His blood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A56&version=NIV |title=John 6:56 |publisher= }}</ref> God also said that He would not send the rain (Holy Spirit) on those who do not keep the [[Feast of Tabernacles]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+13%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 13:1 }}</ref><ref name="슥 14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+14%3A16-19&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 14:16–19 }}</ref> When the saints cleanse themselves, who are the [[temple]] of God, by keeping the [[The Feasts of God|feasts of God]], God gives them the Holy Spirit of the latter rain. | :The bodies of the saints are the “temple of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]]” where the Holy Spirit dwells.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A16-17&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 3:16–17 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A19&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:19 }}</ref> The Holy Spirit of God cannot dwell in a place defiled by [[Idol|idols]] or a detestable place. Since a man cannot be a pure temple of the Holy Spirit to receive the Holy Spirit through his righteousness,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Romans 3:9–10 }}</ref> we must keep the [[New Covenant Passover|Passover of the new covenant]] to be purified by the blood of [[Christ]]. Therefore, Jesus taught that the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit, would come upon those who eat His flesh and drink His blood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A56&version=NIV |title=John 6:56 |publisher= }}</ref> God also said that He would not send the rain (Holy Spirit) on those who do not keep the [[Feast of Tabernacles]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+13%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 13:1 }}</ref><ref name="슥 14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+14%3A16-19&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 14:16–19 }}</ref> When the saints cleanse themselves, who are the [[temple]] of God, by keeping the [[The Feasts of God|feasts of God]], God gives them the Holy Spirit of the latter rain. | ||
*'''We Must Know God''' | *'''We Must Know God''' | ||
:To press on to know God is the prerequisite to receive the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=Hosea 6:3|publisher= }}</ref> On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, [[Jesus Christ]] stood in the temple and shouted, “Come and receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]],” by which He meant, “Come and receive the Holy Spirit.”<ref name="요 7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A37-39&version=NIV |title=John 7:37–39 |publisher= }}</ref> In order to go to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, we must press on to know Christ.<ref name="요 3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+ | :To press on to know God is the prerequisite to receive the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=Hosea 6:3|publisher= }}</ref> On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, [[Jesus Christ]] stood in the temple and shouted, “Come and receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]],” by which He meant, “Come and receive the Holy Spirit.”<ref name="요 7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A37-39&version=NIV |title=John 7:37–39 |publisher= }}</ref> In order to go to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, we must press on to know Christ.<ref name="요 3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4%3A10&version=NIV |title=John 4:10 |publisher= }}</ref> | ||
*'''We Must Seek to Receive the Holy Spirit''' | *'''We Must Seek to Receive the Holy Spirit''' | ||
:The prophet [[Zechariah]] taught that we should ask God to grant the spring rain, the latter rain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 10:1 }}</ref> Jesus promised to give living water, the Holy Spirit, to those who ask for it.<ref name="요 3" /><ref name="요 7" /> | :The prophet [[Zechariah]] taught that we should ask God to grant the spring rain, the latter rain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 10:1 }}</ref> Jesus promised to give living water, the Holy Spirit, to those who ask for it.<ref name="요 3" /><ref name="요 7" /> | ||