The apostles were not sent forth to be witnesses for Christ until they had received that spiritual endowment necessary to fit them for the execution of their great commission. All professions of Christianity are but lifeless expressions of faith until Jesus imbues the believer with his spiritual life, which is the Holy Ghost. The evangelist is not prepared to teach the truth, and to be the representative of Christ, till he has received this heavenly gift. {3SP 242.2}

Disciplene blev ikke udsendte til at vidne for Kristus, før de havde modtaget Helligåndens gave, thi den var nødvendig for at gøre dem skikkede til at udføre sit store hverv. Al kristendoms bekendelse er død, indtil Jesus besjæler den troende med sit åndelige liv, hvilket sker ved Helligånden. en evangelist er ikke skikket til at forkynde sandheden for andre og være Kristi repræsentant, før han har modtaget denne himmelske gave.