It was sent by God at certain times for certain things. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts was to be permanent, [5] it was God's seal of redemption, [6] and it was to be with you and through you. [7] .
[1] Drumwright, Huber L. "Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts." Southwestern Journal of Theology 17, no. 1 (Fall 1974): pg. 1.
[2] Genesis 1:2 (KJV).
[3] Genesis 2:26 (KJV).
[4] Hebrews 13:8 (KJV).
[5] John 14:16 (KJV).
[6] Ephesians 4:30 (KJV).
[7] John 14:17 (KJV).
The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts would have never come if it had not been for Jesus Christ returning to heaven and sending the Holy Spirit back for all born-again believers. When Jesus was alive, he called twelve disciples. They were ordinary men, with ordinary lives and with ordinary occupations. Some were fisherman, tax collectors, and some were even disciples of John the Baptist. [8] They did not possess any special spiritual or ministerial abilities, but they were called by Jesus Christ to be follow him. [9] Jesus was tasked with the responsibility to take twelve untrained men and make disciples out of them, and that is what he did. The twelve disciples followed Jesus for almost three years, or until he was taken up into heaven as they stood watching at Olivet. [10] Jesus used the three years as a time of preparation for the disciples. He wanted them prepared for their assignment of carrying out the Great Commission, but he also knew they would need the Holy Ghost to live a Holy life. Jesus knew this assignment could not be fulfilled through fleshly abilities, or intellect. This is why he told the disciples "ye shall receive power." [11] The power he was referring to was the Holy Spirit. Jesus knew the Holy Spirit was the empowering presence of God for born again believers. [12] .
[8] John 1:35 (KJV).
[9] Matthew 4:19 (KJV).
[10] Acts 1:11 (KJV).
[11] Acts 1:8 (KJV).
[12] Turner, Max. "The Work of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts.
The Holy Spirit works in many additional ways. ... Some refer to the Acts of the Apostles as 'the gospel of the holy spirit'. It is placed as the first book after the Gospels. The Acts of the Apostles tell of the growth of the early church under the power of the Holy Spirit. ... The author originally intended the Acts to be like a gospel that focussed only on the Holy Spirit. ...
(John 16:7; John 14:17; 1 Cor 2:12; 1 Cor 3:16; Acts 2:38-39) The Holy Spirit Work of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is very active in the lives of human beings today. ... (Zech 4:6) The Holy Spirit Work of the Holy Spirit: (cont.) ... It is the Holy Spirit who changes us into the glory of Christ. (2 Cor 3:18) It is the Holy Spirit who washes, sanctifies and justifies us in the eyes of God. (1 Cor 6:11, Heb 9:14) It is the Holy Spirit who frees us from the Old Testament laws and rituals. (2 Cor 3:13) He does things only a person can do: Teach and remind you v/s John 14:...
And again, the book of Acts isn't the only book in the bible. Responce: The church began in the book of Acts. ... YET Only the Book of ACTS tells us how to get saved! ... Before ACTS, the Spirit moved upon men/women. ... IN ACTS, the Spirit moved in men/women. ...
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Upon examination, both external and internal evidence seem to point to a single author, who wrote as the Holy Spirit inspired him and with his style and personality reflected in his writing. ... Uniform Christian tradition indicates one book by one author. ... In fact, his book is quoted or alluded to in the New Testament more than any other Old Testament book except Psalms. ... Paul quoted Isaiah in his sermons, discourses and writings (Acts 28:25-27; Romans 9:27, 29; 10:16, 20; 15:12). ... Isaiah used the adjective "holy" more of God than all the rest of the Old Testament writers...
BAPTISED WITH AN UNHOLY SPIRIT The Exercise of Mind-Control Techniques in the Pentecostal & Charismatic Movements by Paul Thompson In other papers on this website (on Healing and Visualisation), we have examined the magical use of the spoken word as an outworking of occult word-power in order to effect change in one's environment. ... The Marches for Jesus are a popularised modification of the Jericho Walk, in which one is said to 'reclaim the territory for Christ' from the demonic realm. The formal invocation of the Holy Spirit, sometimes referred to as &#...
God and the Holy Spirit are one 1. ... As we move on in the book of John, we come to Jesus saying in John 14:9, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father" (Holy Bible 92). ... How are God and the Holy Spirit one? In the book of Acts 5:3-4 it is indicated that the Father and the Holy Spirit are one when Peter said, "...Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and keep back part of the price of the land? ... I believe that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, but it is also the Spirit of Jesus Christ. ...
The Bible does mention other baptisms, such as the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is mentioned only 6 times in the New Testament, as prophesy in the 4 Gospels and Acts1:4,5 and as a historical account in Acts 11:15,16. ... He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. ... The book of Acts shows several examples of believers becoming Christians. ... However, until then we line in Christ Jesus as His body in faith and the Holy Spirit is what baptizes us into the body of Christ (Eustsler). ...
It symbolizes the Holy Ghost and the gates of Hell. The Holy Ghost is one part of the Holy Trinity, which consists of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Fire is used to symbolize the Holy Ghost in the book of Acts, when God spoke through the burning bush to Moses. In the book of Exodus, a pillar of fire was used to guide people at night. With the fire shown in this sense, it shows the strength and omnipresence of the Holy Spirit. ...
