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. After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the holy spirit. The prominence of the holy spirit in the acts 3 truth. Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. The ones mentioned are speaking in tongues, prophesying, freely praising the great things of god, boldness and power in witness, and obedience to god. The holy spirit as an active character in the book. Lynchburg, virginia august 17, 2012 table of contents introduction 2 the coming filling of the holy spirit 2 the holy spirit speaks. Intimacy involves the thoughts, intents and desires of the heart. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Im in acts 4, well study through this later in more detail as we will acts 10, but again, were trying to get this picture as acts begins. The holy spirits ministry explains the remarkable community of the early church. Don stewart why did the holy spirit work differently with four particular groups in acts.
But when we read the book of acts then we find he is come upon on disciples. Peter and john had been chastised by the chief priests and elders. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. I finally got around to publishing acts of the holy spirit. Each of the 12 lessons consists of five daily readings. So in order to ensure we walk and live by the spirit,which is the heart of the new covenant, and the heart of our salvation experience acts 2.
The book contains only a few of the acts of some of the apostles, primarily peter and paul. Who is the holy spirit a walk with the apostles a paraclete guide. This article shows that these references are integral elements in the narrative of acts, presenting the holy spirit as an active character or participant in the events it reports. We may now come back to the five cases of receiving the spirit outwardly in the book of acts. Liberty university the holy spirit in the book of acts a research paper submitted to professor p. Baptism and the holy spirit in the book of acts world. The holy spirit in the book of acts essay 2475 words. It is written by luke as a sequel to the gospel of luke, picking up exactly where luke left off. According to lee, the book of acts refers to the formative history of the early church, while establishing luke as a charismatic theologian who demonstrates that baptism in the holy spirit is an experience of empowering to facilitate the mission of the church. But every time you do choose to pray, you will come out of that time of prayer more edified in his plan and purpose for you than if you hadnt done it. Christians should therefore seek to be filled with the spirit on a continual basis. The book of acts is the account of apostles of christ who lived radically for the sake of the gospel, glory of god, and the salvation of everyone. In the first chapter of acts, we find the holy spirit come.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One of the 66 life breathing books of the holy bible has some of the most excellent examples of what it looks like to walk by faith with the holy spirit. 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 book joins the vast christian library that encourages us to walk with god faithfully every day. And everyone present was filled with the holy spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the holy spirit gave them this ability acts 4. Peter and john, once frozen with fear, when filled with the holy spirit, were out preaching the gospel for everyone to hear see acts 2. Miller leads the reader on an incredible 45day journey through the book of acts. Sep 03, 2015 the holy spirit in acts, not only breaks down ethnic barriers, he also breaks down social barriers. The holy spirit in the book of acts preaching source. Whereas jesus is the chief character in the gospels, the holy spirit, working through the apostles, is the dominant character in the book of acts. Niv 3 after his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. It covers chapters 1 to 12 and centers around the apostle peter and the early church.
Since my earliest days in christ i have been fascinated by the holy spirit. The holy spirit functions as the revealer of gods truth and will. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The holy spirit at work in believers what to look for in the margins left margins contain numbers for units, chapters, and lessons.
I have not only taught the truths contained in this book for many years. Holy spirit is the cornerstone of the acts of the apostles, attributed to the apostle luke. Personally i have read through acts to see evidence of the spirit, miracles, to discover how to do be the church and to explore missional implications. Oct 18, 2018 journey with the physician luke dean jones as he tells the enthralling story of danger, struggles, and triumph that marks the birth of the christian church. He begins each lesson by retelling a story from the book of acts in contemporary language. The holy spirit speaks, leads, and guides in the book of acts.
The focus of this volume is on the activities of the holy spirit in the world today. There are eleven chapters in acts that contain no reference to the spirit. The holy spirit appears prominently in acts, so much so that the book has been. I want you to hear the promises that jesus made about the holy spirit s power, and think about them in your own life. 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. And this is jesus promised to his disciples and they. The basis is found in the book of acts, specifically the event of pentecost. In this book veteran pastor and missionary denzil r. If we live by the spirit, let us also walk by the spirit. It describes certain events that happened but does not explain their significance. Water baptism vs baptized with the spirit and power the book of acts begins with jesus parting words to his apostles before his ascension to the right hand of god the father. To get really close to jesus, you must be intimate with the holy spirit. The descending of the holy spirit upon his disciples is called pentecost and we read about in the book of acts, chapter 2.
Weve looked at a number of them being filled with the holy spirit, the holy spirit being given, the holy spirit being poured out, these different descriptions for a more full bestowal of the holy spirit. The book of acts begins with the outpouring of gods promised holy spirit on the day of pentecost. If we live by the spirit, let us also walk by the spirit galatians 5. Sermons from acts walking in the comfort of the holy spirit 9. Six times the holy spirit is said to be the one who speaks the truth of god. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Background 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. Two terms are especially associated with this activity. When jesus was nearing his trial and crucifixion, he promised his apostles that he would ask god to send them his holy spirit. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. That is what the people in the world is desperately needing these days. Guidance for the christian walk following god eddie rasnake on. The book of acts walking in the comfort of the holy spirit 9.
Using the book of acts to talk about spiritual gifts in the spring and apparently forgot to write about it on my blog before we studied the book of acts, we spent 14 weeks learning about jesus. The holy spirit in the book of acts essay 1715 words. Acts is a book of history as it records the acts of jesus christ by his spirit through his church. In addition, margins contain two learning toolslesson objectives with their respective numbers and interactive questions that focus on key principles. The book of acts begins with the ascension of jesus and the coming of the holy spirit, and goes on to show how the apostles preached christ to the. And four time acts and luke told 40 days after holy spirit come upon apostles and disciples. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading who is the holy spirit. We read paul had the noble desire in acts 16 to go back on the road to strengthen the churches that had been planted.
This list of the 70 functions of the holy spirit come from her research. Acts is a book of biography and human relationships. John the baptist preached baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. You will see how theology is lived out, evidence for the inspiration of scripture, and proof that the gospel message has never changed. The title is a little misleading as the question who is the holy spirit is never really answered. Niv 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach niv 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Instead, the book looks at the diverse works of the holy spirit across the books of luke and acts.
The video clip below shows more about how to be intimate with the holy spirit. A walk with the apostles kindle edition by yong, amos. The holy spirit in the book of acts 2459 words cram. And everyone present was filled with the holy spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the holy spirit gave them this ability. 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 essay 2476 words bartleby. Mission through church and spirit i have made you a light for the gentiles, that you may.
Holy spirit, how to be intimate with him like the people. Acts has been fertile ground for charismatic reflection. The work of the holy spirit in luke acts max turner he spirit, in the new testament writings, is first and foremost the empowering presence and activity of god amongst and alongside his people. As a result, the preaching of the gospel and the witness of the newly formed church sparks a flame that spreads across the roman empire. The holy spirit in acts, not only breaks down ethnic barriers, he also breaks down social barriers. He portrays the spirit as the activity and presence of god luke 4. 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. In the same way, learn to walk with the holy spirit, constantly seeking to stay attuned to his voice. The holy spirit in the book of acts spirit of grace. Holy spirit many scholars insist that the doctrine of. As i was teaching each week, people were telling me that i should publish my curriculum. In writing the book of acts, luke mentions the holy spirit more than fifty times, indicating his preeminence and power in the progress of the gospel and the development of the church. I would have liked a bit more tangible discussion of the holy spirit as the holy spirit instead of looking at the holy spirit purely through the results of the work that the holy spirit has done.
Mar 05, 2019 holy spirit always with god and he is begging also with god. The writer of acts portrayed the holy spirit as the source of spiritual power 1. Twelftree luke, who allegedly wrote a gospel and the acts of the apostles, has more to say about the spirit than any other biblical writer does. The book of acts illustrates that the holy spirit works his will by filling believers with his presence and power. However, in the middle of that noble work, he was forbidden by the holy spirit to speak the word in asia. Operated by william carey publishing, the preeminent missionary book publisher since 1969. A 30day devotional and applicational book on the person and work of the holy spirit. The book of acts can be divided into three parts based upon the gospels spread to. They had been told not to speak or teach at all in the name of jesus acts 4. Iii the acts of the holy spirit to the ends of the earth acts 28 lesson 19 the third missionary journey ends acts 20 key verse but none of these things move me. Acts tells us how the holy spirit came upon the church, and how the gospel spreads from jerusalem to rome. The holy spirit in the book of acts essay 1847 words cram.
Lynchburg, virginia august 17, 2012 table of contents introduction 2 the coming filling of the holy spirit 2 the holy spirit speaks through believers 4 the. Luke was one of the followers of the apostles and was closed to paul. That being said, this is a very good book to take you through the book of acts. Reading gods word and listening to his holy spirit, we walk with god. The churchs success is vitally tied to its relationship with the spirit. Brewster in partial fulfillment of the requirements for bibl364 liberty university online by robert ortiz jr. 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. Some of the references are to the authorship of the passages cited in acts from the old testament, the statements being the holy spirit.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. A 45day devotional and applicational study of the book of acts. Oct 23, 2016 the holy spirit in the book of acts acts 2. The holy spirit is the presentday advocate of jesus christ in our hearts. The book of acts demonstrates that the holy spirit leads and empowers the church for growth and service. Wenk argues that the point of the story about philip and the ethiopian eunuch is to demonstrate how the cultically unclean cf. After sunbathing in romans 8, we should take an invigorating walk through the book of acts and watch how spirit emboldened the early christians were. The holy spirit in the book of acts sermon by john gaston. In his opening statement jesus promises the holy spirit, and he does this by distinguishing the coming of the spirit from the baptism. While they were worshiping the lord and fasting, the holy spirit said, set apart for me barnabas and saul for the work to which i have called them. The book of acts represents a transitional time during which the old testament age was ending and the new testament church age was beginning. But even then, it functions as more of an exposition of the text rather than looking at the work of the holy spirit.
In preparation for this sundays sermon, meditate on these verses. It really helps to understand why the church of the book of acts it is actually what the church today needs to be. Who is the holy spirit a walk with the apostles by amos yong. Hundreds of mission books available on our website. The book spirit walk by steve smith is available for purchase from direct from the publisher in print and digital formats.
The book picks up where the gospels four accounts of jesus life and ministry leave off. By living in these realities, you live and walk by the spirit. Emphasizes that the holy spirit is key to be a witness of christ. Using the book of acts as a starting point, yong shows how the spirt of the lord. And walking in the fear of the lord and in the comfort of the holy spirit, it multiplied. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Dec 01, 2000 this is a very detailed commentary for the book of acts. Jesus wanted the holy spirit also to be sent to anyone else who believes in him, in jesus. Why did the holy spirit work differently with four. Part of the following god series, the acts of the holy spirit, book 1 is a 12week study of life principles for today, to guide the church and the christians walk. It is more a story of the expansion of the church from jerusalem to rome. The holy spirit said to philip, go over and walk along beside the carriage.
Berean study bible then the church throughout judea, galilee, and samaria. In her book, spiritual revolution patricia king shows really good biblical research on the function of the holy spirit. Jesus said the holy spirit will teach you what is true john. Jul 20, 2009 one of the most interesting verses where the holy spirit, prayer and boldness come together is found in acts 4. This book is written out of my desire to be faithful to that divine commission. The holy spirit in the book of acts about spirit of. If the book of acts lacks a consistent doctrine of the holy spirit, it must follow that the book of acts is not given by divine inspiration and is not the word of god. The holy spirit in the book of acts a research paper submitted to professor p. Role of prayer and the holy spirit in acts kingdom living. But we know with certainty the book of acts, written by luke, who also wrote the gospel of luke, is inspired. Back in the book of acts, christians were much more intimate with the holy spirit than most christians are today. So in every case of the holy spirit s coming or being received in the book of acts there are definite effects that one can point to as evidence that the spirit has been received.
Tonight were moving into the book of the acts of the apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, the acts of the holy spirit. Jul 16, 20 acts tells us how the holy spirit came upon the church, and how the gospel spreads from jerusalem to rome. Acts 10 46 for they heard them speaking in other languages and declaring the greatness of god acts 19 6 and when paul had. Then peter, filled with the holy spirit, said to them acts 4. The holy spirit at work in believers flashcards quizlet. General outline 1 the doctrine of the holy spirit 2. These elements of communication are otherwise absent in individual distance learning. The spirit enables us to understand gods truth and empowers us for service john 16. General outline 1 the doctrine of the holy spirit 2 the. However, romans 12, 1 corinthians 12, and ephesians 4 list 1819 gifts that the holy spirit gives us to build each other up in the church. The 6th installment of a series on the holy spirit.
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