The Proclaiming Of The Jubilee
THE PROCLAIMING
OF THE JUBILEE
To proclaim the forgiveness of sins is to pro claim the jubilee. Luke 4 speaks of the release of the captives. To proclaim the forgiveness of sins is to proclaim the release of captives from slav ery and bondage. The Lord Jesus seemed to be telling the disciples, "You have been brought into My resurrection and into the jubilee. Now you must proclaim this jubilee."
The first aspect of the jubilee, an aspect on the negative side, is the forgiveness of sins. Accord ing to the following books of the New Testament, the forgiveness of sins ushers the forgiven ones into the riches of the Triune God. Therefore, for giveness of sins brings us into the enjoyment of the Triune God. This is the jubilee.
THE NEED TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPIRIT ECONOMICALLY
The Gospel of John, as one of the God- Savior, emphasizes life for fruit-bearing (John 15:5). The Gospel of Luke, as one of the Man- Savior, stresses forgiveness of sins for proclaim ing. To bear fruit in life requires essentially the Spirit of life received through the breathing of