Acts 2 Spiritual DDay Acts 2 Spiritual DDay

Acts 2 Spiritual D-Day

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 Acts 1: 5 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they For John baptized with water, but in a few were all together in one place. days you will be baptized with the Holy 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a Spirit. violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem Godfearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs--we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean? " 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine. "

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem Godfearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 9 Parthians. . . visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs--we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!"

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean? " 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine. "

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean? " 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine. " How does this apply to us today?

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean? " 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine. " How does this apply to us today? Narrative = Story

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day Acts 2 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean? " 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine. " How does this apply to us today? Narrative = Story Didactic = Straightforward Teaching

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Matthew 3: 11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Baptism = immerse, put into

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Matthew 3: 11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. 12 His winnowing fork is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clear His threshing floor; and He will gather His wheat into the barn, but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. "

Baptism of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12: 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free--and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 1 Corinthians 12: 30 John 15: 4 a Abide. All do not speak with tongues, do they? in Me, and I in you. 2 Corinthians 5: 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Pentecost miracle proved that this New Covenant was from God. The gift of tongues is not required. (1 Cor. 12: 30) The Baptism of the Holy Spirit identifies us with Christ. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit allows intimacy with God.

Peter’s Speech Acts 2 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as yourselves know.

Peter’s Speech Acts 2 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as yourselves know. 23 this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death.

Peter’s Speech Acts 2 24 But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power. 32 "This Jesus God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses. 33 "Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear.

Peter’s Speech Acts 2 36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified. " 37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do? "

Peter’s Speech Acts 2 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Peter’s Speech Acts 2 41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.

5 Principles for Sharing Christ 1. Supernatural Attestation 2. Tell about Christ Acts 3: 12 But when Peter saw this, he replied to the Acts 3: 16 people, "Men of Israel, why are you And on the basis of faith in His name, it is amazed at this, or why do you gaze at us, the name of Jesus which has strengthened as if by our own power or piety we had this man whom you see and know… made him walk?

5 Principles for Sharing Christ 1. Supernatural Attestation 2. Tell about Christ 3. Offer Evidence

5 Principles for Sharing Christ 1. 2. 3. 4. Supernatural Attestation Tell about Christ Offer Evidence Focus on the Gospel Acts 2: 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of Acts 3: 19 you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ "Therefore repent and return, so that your 1 Corinthians 2: 2 for the forgiveness of your sins; and you sins may be wiped away, in order that For I determined to know nothing among will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. times of refreshing may come from the you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. presence of the Lord;

5 Principles for Sharing Christ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Supernatural attestation Tell about Christ Offer evidence Focus on the Gospel Call for a decision Acts 2: 37 -38 a Revelation 3: 20 Now when they heard this, they were 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if John 1: 12 pierced to the heart, and said. . . , "Brethren, anyone hears My voice and opens the door, But as many as received Him, to them He what shall we do? " 38 Peter said to them, I will come in to him and will dine with him, gave the right to become children of God, "Repent…” and he with Me. even to those who believe in His name

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