Ever the biblical theologian, Padilla points his readers to what a full reflection on the Spirit requires.

Acts 2, then, recounts that God poured out the Spirit upon “lowly” Galileans, equipping those with accents that flagged their supposed inferiority to proclaim the gospel in the languages of the diaspora gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost.

“Is this not a sign of how oftentimes throughout the history of the church the Spirit of God manifests his power and humility?”—C. René Padilla

The Spirit that empowered Jesus to fulfill his mission will empower Jesus’ disciples to fulfill their mission to the nations.

Jesús estaba convencido de que su ministerio debía promover cambios socioeconómicos radicales lo suficientemente grandes como para ser considerados como signos de la venida de una nueva era de justicia y paz —'el año del favor del Señor', el año jubilar (Lev 25), —C. René Padilla

Jesus was convinced that his ministry was to promote radical socioeconomic changes big enough to be regarded as signs of the coming of a new era of justice and peace—‘the year of the Lord’s favor,’ the Jubilee year (Lev 25). —C. René Padilla

El mismo Espíritu que se movia sobre el caos durante la creación está trabajando para promover la recreación y la restauración a lo largo de toda la creación.

The same Spirit that hovered over the chaos during creation is working to promote recreation and restoration throughout all creation.

Los cristianos del Mundo Mayoritario subrayan y manifiestan el trabajo diario de los Espíritus y empoderan la esperanza en medio de la pobreza, el sufrimiento, la opresión y la muerte.

Majority World Christians stress and manifest the Spirits everyday work and empowering hope amid poverty, suffering, oppression—and death.

May we who’ve received Padilla’s witness pass it along in word and deed.