Is the promise of the Holy Spirit a gift of God and part of the plan of redemption?
Yes. The promise of the Holy Spirit is received by Gentiles through faith in the finished work of the cross through Jesus Christ, without works of the law. This is called a gift of God, all part and parcel of the whole plan of redemption, giving eternal salvation and the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Les explains that the blessings of Abraham come on the Gentiles not through Israel but through the finished work of the cross through Jesus Christ. As a result, Gentiles receive the promise of the Holy Spirit through faith, without any works of the law. Les emphasizes that this is a gift of God and is all part and parcel of the whole plan of redemption. Along with eternal salvation, the believer also has the indwelling Holy Spirit.
That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
More Questions
Who was the promise of the Holy Spirit meant for — Jews only or Gentiles too?
God's saving purpose was that Gentiles, not just Israel, would receive the promise of the Holy Spirit.
Who receives the promise of the Spirit according to Galatians 3:14?
Les identifies Gentiles as included among those who receive the promise of the Spirit, saying 'we as Gentiles.'