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As Many as He Calls
After completing his sermon, Peter summoned his audience to repent and be baptized “in the name of Jesus Christ.” However, something more than just a…- Get link
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Pentecost - Outcome
The end of the second chapter of Acts summarizes the results of the Spirit’s outpouring by describing the basic practices of the young and now Spirit…- Get link
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The Final Harvest
The description of the outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost stresses the theme of fulfillment. On that day, the fulfillment of what was foreshadowed…- Get link
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Pentecost and the Last Days
In Acts, the application of Joel’s prophecy to the events in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost links the initial outpouring of the Spirit to the star…- Get link
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Signs on the Earth
The prophecy in Joel sets the tone for Acts, including the signs and wonders that accompany the Gospel. Jesus told the disciples to “tarry in Jerusal…- Get link
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In the Last Days...
The use of Joel’s prophecy by Peter on the Day of Pentecost links the arrival of the Spirit to the start of History's final era. With the Spirit’…- Get link
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Tarrying for the Spirit
Prior to his ascension, Jesus told his disciples to “tarry” or wait in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit. In some churches, this command …- Get link
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Tongues in Jerusalem
When the Spirit was poured out on Pentecost, all 120 disciples present in the “upper room” were “filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with …- Get link
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First Sermon
On the Day of Pentecost, the Spirit of God descended on the 120 followers of Jesus who were gathered in Jerusalem for prayer. The outpouring was acco…- Get link
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What Does This Mean?
In Acts, the activity of the Spirit is essential to the life and growth of the early Church. It was inaugurated by the outpouring of the Spirit on P…- Get link
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When Pentecost Arrived
The Book of Acts lays stress on the theme of fulfillment. The things foreshadowed in the Hebrew scriptures were actualized when the disciples were “f…- Get link
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Between Law and Spirit
After the Ascension, the Apostles returned to Jerusalem to await the “Promise of the Father,” the Gift of the Holy Spirit. In the meantime, they appo…- Get link
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