The receiving of the Holy Spirit at baptism pictures the death to the old person and the new life as a Christian that has been empowered with the Holy Spirit, which creates in each one a new heart and nature. Pentecost serves as a reminder that God grants His Holy Spirit to the first fruits of His spiritual harvest.

Stan Martin

Pastor, United Church of God

Stan Martin has been an elder in the Church of God since 1989. He has served as a pastor in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Texas.