The Prayers, Sufferings, and Triumph of Christ’s Coming Kingdom | Jonathan Edwards

Deep Dive into Extraordinary Prayer for the Revival of Religion and the Advancement of Christ's Kingdom on Earth by Jonathan Edwards - How Much Christ Prayed and Laboured and Suffered, in order to the Glory and Happiness of That DayThe central focus of Jesus Christ's work in redemption, including his sufferings, labors, and prayers, was to secure the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the divine plan of salvation, the Father provides the Redeemer, the Son offers himself as the price, and the Holy Spirit is the ultimate blessing bestowed upon the redeemed. The Holy Spirit embodies all spiritual grace, comfort, and holiness in the present world, as well as eternal joy and perfection in the world to come. This gift is the primary focus of the promises within both the Old and New Testaments, frequently referred to as the Spirit of promise. After ascending to heaven, Christ received the Holy Spirit from the Father to distribute to his followers, a gift he fervently prayed for with strong crying and tears, and shed his blood to obtain.While the Spirit is given to believers now, the text points toward a specific appointed future era that will serve as the chief season for this blessing. Currently, the saving work of the Spirit is granted somewhat sparingly, acting as a reflection or first-fruits of the eventual harvest. However, in the approaching time of Christ's salvation, wickedness will become extremely rare, and virtue will flourish. The greatest number of people to ever receive the benefits of redemption from the beginning to the end of the world will be saved during this period. This era represents the day of the Redeemer's triumph over Satan, the time of his great harvest from a fallen world, and the day of his marriage to his elect church. The anticipation of this joyful period sustained Christ through his earthly sufferings. Because Christ dedicated his sufferings and prayers to obtaining this monumental outpouring of the Spirit, his disciples are called to earnestly seek and pray for it as well.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerWorship Music: https://suno.com/playlist/3a498d0f-c90e-4981-8aa7-59834e7239f7https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730