The Acts 1:8 contain the expression of power (dynamis) and speech (witnessing), and does not only show us how Luke has written his document in terms of geography (Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth), but also informs us that the key prerequisite for apostles/disciples to be Jesus’ witnesses is the reception of the Holy Spirit and his power. This presentation is based on the premise that Luke does not ascribe soteriological function (as often apostle Paul does) to the Spirit, but exclusively describes it as the source for ministry/mission. For that purpose, presentation will explore all the places where the expression Holy Spirit occurs in Acts, and it will conclude that this expression is predominately used in the context of inspired or prophetic speech. After that, all places where the expression power occurs, will be explored and it will be concluded that this expression is tightly connected with signs and miracles. Since the role of the Spirit is the creation of inspired/prophetic speech, and the role of power is the manifestation of miracles, presentation will explore some examples from Acts and it will be shown how these two "elements" work together, and it is concluded that a verbal message about the historical Jesus (Gospel) is almost always accompanied or even based on some kind of miracle. The conclusion is that for Luke being a witness does not only mean inspired speech about Jesus, but also includes witnessing about Jesus based on what Jesus was doing in his present time. Precisely this temporal aspect – the bond between past which is manifested through inspired/prophetic speech, and present which is manifested in miracles – is a key characteristic and specificity of Lukan concept of witness in the Acts.
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