Baptism and the holy spirit in the book of acts hope lutheran. How does drinking wine serve as an illustration of the filling of the spirit. The importance of the spirit s ministry to the church is evident from jesus command to his disciples that they remain in jerusalem and wait for the baptism of the holy. Lukes presentation of the spirit in acts gordon college faculty. And they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues as the spirit gave them utterance acts 2. The first is a basic understanding of who the holy spirit is. Pdf the role of the holy spirit in the life of the penteco. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. At pentecost the praying disciples were filled with the spirit and preached the gospel with power. Jesus of nazareth with the holy spirit and with power acts 10. What were some of the instances of the filling of the spirit in the book of acts. Definition of the filling of the spirit christians are distinguished from nonchristians as those who have been born again, who have received eternal life, who are baptized into the body of christ, who are indwelt by the holy spirit, and who are sealed by the holy spirit. But peter said, ananias, why has satan filled thy heart that thou shouldest lie to the holy spirit, and.
There are eleven chapters in acts that contain no reference to the spirit. Both jesus and paul command believers to be filled acts. In the first case, all the disciples were powerful on the day of pentecost, and they had the release, boldness, and encouragement. The holy spirit in the book of acts about spirit of. If we do not have the riches of the spiritual life, this proves that although we have the holy spirit dwelling within us, we are not filled with him. Aug 21, 2014 6 seven vital steps to receiving the holy spirit speaking. The first two chapters of luke are filled with references to the holy spirits action.
In the many bibles that i have read and worn out, i have marked with a red pen countless references to the holy spirit in both the old and new testaments. And peter filled with the holy spirit, said unto them acts 4. In some circles in churches of christ, the gift of the holy spirit in acts 2. The holy spirit in the book of acts preaching source. Almost all christians want to be ifulli of the spirit. Bible verses about being filled with the holy spirit. The preaching of the gospel of jesus and his kingdom b. What does it mean to be baptized with the holy spirit. Joel, john the baptist, and jesus talked about a baptism in the holy spirit, and it is mentioned throughout the new testament. The baptism of the holy ghost is the experience of the holy spirit coming into a persons life to give power for gods service. Study 10 the characteristics of a spiritfilled life. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. Christians should therefore seek to be filled with the spirit on a continual basis.
Being baptized with the spirit is synonymous with being filled with the spirit. The author of acts says that this windspirit filled the whole house. Paul shared the message of the ministry of the holy spirit with these christians acts 19. There is no other place in the bible where people saw tongues of fire or heard a sound of wind, but. Holy ghost baptism bible study and christian teaching on. Many christians have different ideas about the fullness of the holy spirit.
The book begins with the ascension of jesus into heaven acts 1. In preparation for this sundays sermon, meditate on these verses. To be effective and powerful in mission, we need the holy spirit. Baptism in the holy spirit but ye shall receive power, after that the holy ghost is come upon you. Of the about seventy occurrences of the word pneuma in acts, fifty five refer to the holy spirit. The holy spirit at work in believers independent study textbook. The results of being filled with the holy spirit 1.
The holy spirit plays a key role in the acts of the apostles, leading to the use of the titles book of the holy spirit or the acts of the holy spirit for that book of the new testament. But how can a christian know the fullness of the spirit unless he has known the experience of being filled. These elements of communication are otherwise absent in individual distance learning. The filling of the holy spirit having the fullness of god. Numerous books on the subject of spiritfilling can be found in christian bookstores. They were all filled with the holy spirit and began to speak with other tongues. How you can be baptized in the holy spirit and receive the gift of tongues and more.
He did not call in question their authority to propose this question. Jesus was full of the holy ghost the deity of christ. He along with the rest of the apostles are said to have been filled with the holy ghost after prayer and a miraculous. While the focus of the lesson is on how to be filled, or empowered, by the holy spirit, there are a few foundational points concerning the holy spirit that need to be clarified before you can proceed. Ananias, why hath satan tempted thy heart, that thou shouldst lie to the holy ghost, and by fraud keep part of the price of the land. The fact that the vast majority of the references to the holy spirit in the book of acts are found in the first half of the book has raised a question mark after the contention that the concept of the holy spirit determines the structure of acts. If we are truly filled with the holy spirit within, we have the riches of the. The spirit filled life walk next steps who is the holy spirit. Written by luke, the book of acts has a prominent missionary theme because it details the rapid growth of the early church and the first missionary efforts.
He asked if they had received the holy spirit since they believed. The beginning of a full relationship with the holy spirit is an event known in the bible as the baptism with the holy spirit. There is a conjunction between three elements as the gospel goes forth. God did in the book of acts and in the new testament, he is still doing today. The book of acts is focused on gods mission, as god draws people into his orbit and brings. A comprehensive holy ghost baptism bible study and christian teaching on the baptism in the holy ghost is just one of many biblical teachings and bible studies which can be found at christcentered mall.
There are five separate times in the book of acts when it talks about this special event in the life of a believer. The power to witness the holy spirit what do i need to know about the passage. Jesus thought it so important that he commanded his disciples. In the new testament, the fullness of the holy spirit was sometimes associated with cloven tongues of fire, shaking buildings, rushing winds. In the same way, if we have the holy spirit upon us, we have power and a certain kind of gift. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Rapid evangelism resulting in the establishment of local churches. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on acts 2. The holy spirit at work in believers what to look for in the margins left margins contain numbers for units, chapters, and lessons. Luke was one of the followers of the apostles and was closed to paul. The holy spirit is often described as the third person of the trinity, which means he is a member of the triune godhead and he too should be honored and adored. The baptism with the holy spirit table of contents. Today it is equally important that believers understand the ministry of the holy spirit. He along with the rest of the apostles are said to have been filled with the holy ghost after prayer and a miraculous shaking of the place where they were gathered.
What are some instances of the filling of the spirit in the gospels. We may now come back to the five cases of receiving the spirit outwardly in the book of acts. The spiritfilled life walk next steps who is the holy spirit. Their answer was, we have not so much as heard whether there be any holy ghost acts 19. It is written by luke as a sequel to the gospel of luke, picking up exactly where luke left off. The acts recorded in this remarkable book are in the truestsense the acts of the spirit, for in apostolic times it was the holy ghost who appeared as the counselor and helper of the christian leaders. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. What it is and what it does while a great deal is said in these days concerning the baptism with the holy spirit, it is to be feared that there are many who talk about it and pray for it. Acts 2 38 repent, peter said to them, and be baptized, each of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the holy spirit. The holy spirit at work in believers global university. The power of the holy spirit to perform signs and wonders to confirm the preaching of the word c. What was the first time that an assembly was filled with the spirit. What work of the holy spirit is necessary for successful christian living and service. At conversion the christian is not filled with the holy spirit holy ghost and holy spirit.
It starts out with jesus teaching the disciples for forty days before ascending into heaven and it starts out like this. Christ, after his ascension, performed his promise to his apostles, and sent them the holy ghost, declaring thereby, that he was not only mindful of his church, but would be the. Ye rulers peter addressed the sanhedrin with perfect respect. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together. John the forerunner was filled with the holy spirit from his birth, if not even earlier. Unless otherwise indicated, scripture is taken from the holy bible. The book of acts illustrates that the holy spirit works his will by filling believers with his presence and power. Topical sermon outlines power of the holy spirit hotsermons. The experience is so essential to the christian life that the bible does not present it to us as an option. The first designation or title we have of the fifth book in our english bible is simple. If we are truly filled with the holy spirit within, we have the riches of the life of the lord. The book of acts is called acts of the apostles but more aptly it is the work of the holy spirit working through the apostles. This is the normal state, and it is commanded in ephesians 5. In addition, margins contain two learning toolslesson objectives with their respective numbers and interactive questions that focus on key principles.
We have repetitive times individuals are filled with the spirit. In the days when the number of disciples began to be multiplied there arose a situation where the twelve had to make a definite decision not to occupy themselves with serving tables, but to give themselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word. From the cloven tongues of fire and speaking in everyones language at pentecost, to speaking directly to many, through visions to others and healing power to many, the holy spirit sets the earth ablaze in this book of the acts of god in the third person, the holy spirit. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. Christian standard bible when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the holy spirit and. What it means to be full of the holy ghost pentecostal pioneers. A study about the holy ghost and speaking in tongues lets study the book of acts about the holy ghost and than about speaking in tongues in i corinthians 12. The spiritfilled life is a life of calm poise and quiet confidence isaiah 30. Filled with the holy ghost see the notes on acts 2.
The fundamental meaning of being filled with the spirit is being filled with joy that comes from god and overflows in. They were all filled with the holy spirit and began to speak. The purpose of the baptism in the holy spirit is to give believers the power to be a witness not. Christ, after his ascension, performed his promise to his apostles, and sent them the holy ghost, declaring thereby, that he was not only mindful of his church, but would be the head and maintainer thereof forever. The acts of the holy apostles, written by luke the evangelist. They were baptized in water in the fifth verse, but did not receive the holy ghost until paul laid hands upon them in the sixth verse. Acts 2 120odd disciples were filled with holy spirit and speak in tongues. Pdf versions of past issue contents, and encourage them to request. And you will know unmatched joy that sings and makes melody to the lord. In addition to the filled checkboxes, select other ifm components you. Thus, a study of this experience must begin with an exploration of the person and nature of the holy spirit. Pentecost introduced the dispensation of the holy spirit, and from the book of acts to the revelation, the holy spirit functions as the direct agent between god and man. But peter said, ananias, why has satan filled thy heart that thou shouldest lie to the holy spirit, and put aside for thyself a part of the price of the estate.