The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the power of Jesus Christ in the _____ of Pentecost.

• A. Grace and mercy
• B. Spirit and truth
• C. Spirit and power
• D. Power and glory

Answer: (C)

Pentecost brings the Holy Spirit and the power that enables believers to testify for Christ. When the Church acts in the mission to communicate Jesus Christ, the idea is not just to share words, but to demonstrate and proclaim through the Spirit’s presence and His empowering power. That combination—the Spirit guiding and the power enabling ministry, proclamation, and works—best captures what Pentecost unleashes in the church.

So, the phrase that fits best describes the church’s mission as being carried out “in the Spirit and power” of Pentecost. The Spirit provides presence and direction, while the power equips believers to boldly witness and carry out ministry; this aligns with the Pentecostal expectation of empowered witness. Other options miss that dual emphasis: they either shift focus to attributes like grace, mercy, or truth, or they emphasize glory rather than the experiential empowerment central to Pentecost.