ACTS 2:1-13

ACTS 2:1-13 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”

TRUTHS TO REMEMBER One Holy Triune God Creator – creature distinction Scripture – God’s special revelation One time historical events – eternal significance Creation Fall Incarnation The Lord Jesus Christ’s earthly life The Crucifixion, The Resurrection, The Ascension Pentecost – The beginning of the church

THE HOLY SPIRIT The Holy Spirit is God The Holy Spirit is a person The Holy Spirit is not a power Wrong question: “How can I get more of the Holy Spirit?” Right question: How can the Holy Spirit have more of me?”

GOD’S IMMANENCE Creation Old Testament events Christ’s coming Christ’s leaving The Holy Spirit’s coming – the Church The Holy Spirit’s leaving Christ’s return Recreation

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND BELIEVERS Primarily to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth…He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. John 16:13-14 New Birth/Conversion/New life/Baptism Sanctification/Growth/Change/Fruit Service/Filling/Gifts

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND BELIEVERS Redemption was planned before creation Redemption was accomplished on the cross Redemption was proven by the resurrection Redemption is applied by the Holy Spirit Redeemed are made effective by the Holy Spirit Redeemed are comforted by the Holy Spirit Redeemed are guided by the Holy Spirit Redeemed are changed by the Holy Spirit

ACTS 1:5,8 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

EVIDENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM: ONCE HOLY SPIRIT FILLING: MANY John the Baptist – Matthew 3:11 Jesus – Acts 1 Cornelius – Acts 11:16 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body— Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13 You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. Romans 8:9

HOLY SPIRIT UNIFIES BELIEVERS TO EACH OTHER AND TO CHRIST Christ’s Bride One Family One Body One Flock One Kingdom Temple with Christ the Cornerstone Branches of The Vine – Christ Christ in the believer

HOLY SPIRIT UNIFIES BELIEVERS TO EACH OTHER AND TO CHRIST I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:1-6 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

HOLY SPIRIT’S EFFECTS ON OTHERS Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” Acts 2:5-13

SPEAKING IN TONGUES Pentecost 1 Corinthians Supernatural ability to speak in known languages in order to testify about Jesus Christ to unbelievers 1 Corinthians Unknowable private heavenly language that needed an interpreter given as a gift from the Holy Spirit

APPLICATIONS Have you been born again? What are you doing to be more useful to the Holy Spirit? What are you doing to be taught by the Holy Spirit? What are you doing to be changed by the Holy Spirit?