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God, The Spirit The Birth of the Church. The Spirit Appears vss. 1-11. 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. . In a Violent Wind.
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God, The Spirit The Birth of the Church
The Spirit Appears vss. 1-11 1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
In a Violent Wind 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
In Tongues of Fire 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
In Foreign Languages 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
A Couple of Responses vss. 12-13 ? Inquisitive 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"
A Couple of Responses vss. 12-13 Cynical 13Some, however, made fun of them & said, "They have had too much wine]"
Speaks Through Peter vss. 14-22 14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd:
Speaks Through Peter vss. 14-22 Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Speaks Through Peter vss. 14-22 17" 'In the last days, God says … 22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth …
The Church is Bornvss. 37-40 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"
The Church is Bornvss. 37-40 38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Church is Bornvss. 37-40 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
He Appears in Power He Demands a Response He Speaks through People He Cuts to the Heart