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The Beginning. Acts 11:15. Acts 2 – the beginning. Gospel is fully preached Jesus is raised from dead Jesus sits on David’s throne People enter kingdom of God. I. The Day, 1. Pente ▪ cost. Ex.23:14-17, harvest. Ac.2, harvest of souls. Lv.23:15-17, f’fruits.
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The Beginning Acts 11:15
Acts 2 – the beginning Gospel is fully preached Jesus is raised from dead Jesus sits on David’s throne People enter kingdom of God
Pente▪cost Ex.23:14-17, harvest Ac.2, harvest of souls Lv.23:15-17, f’fruits Ac.2, f’fruits of gospel Dt.16:10-11, weeks Ac.2, Pentecost: King Fifty days after Passover Three major feasts: Passover, Pente-cost, Booths Acts 2: Pentecost
I. The Day, 1 II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4
Hb.12:18-19 / 1 K.19:11-12 Cf. Ac.2:2-4 26And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles. 2:1When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. • Wind…fire…voice • “Wind” & “spirit” are same in Gk./Heb.
Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts1 Persons, 2 Place, 4 Period, 5 Purpose, 8 • Promise, 1:2-8
Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts 1 • Promise, 1:4-8 • Pronouns, 1:2-8…26-2:4, 7, 14, 15, 32
Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts 1 Tongues, 2:6-12 Healing, 3(4:16) Raising, 9; 20 Blind, 13:11 Snakebite, 28:3-6 • Promise, 1:4-8 • Pronouns, 1:3-8…26-2:4, 7, 14, 15, 32 • Power, 1:8.
Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts 1-2 OnenessPentecostals UnitedPentecostals Holy Spirit vs Holy Spirit!! Pentecostals MormonsCath. / Adv. • Promise, 1:4-8 • Pronouns, 1:3-8…26-2:4, 7, 14, 15, 32 • Power, 1:8. • Peace, 2:1, 14, 42. (Ac.8)
I. The Day, 1 II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4 III. The Audience, 5-15
1Devout, 2:5(pious) Would they knowingly die for a lie? Would you? • Zealous, 9-11 • Yet, lost [Ac.10] 2Hostile, mockers, 2:13-15 • Why not produce body? • Fearless apostles; Jerusalem; timing
I. The Day, 1 II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4 III. The Audience, 5-15 IV. The Explanation, 16-36
Prophecy of Joel, 2:16-21 • Last days (Is.2:2-3; Hb.1:2) • ‘Call’ on name of Lord • Mt.7:21-23; Lk.6:46
Prophecy of Joel, 2:16-21Jesus is Christ, 22-36 One verse, His death; nine, His resurrection Humiliation Exaltation Death Resurrection Burial Ascension Hades Right hand • His miracles, 22 (Jn.3; 11) • His death, 23 • His resurrection, 24 • 25-28 (Ps.16:8-11)
Prophecy of Joel, 2:16-21Jesus is Christ, 22-36 One verse, His death; nine, His resurrection • His miracles, 22 (Jn.3; 11) • His death, 23 • His resurrection, 24 • 25-28 (Ps.16:8-11) • 29-35 (Ps.110) – Lord, Christ (36)
I. The Day, 1 II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4 III. The Audience, 5-15 IV. The Explanation, 16-36 V. The Effect, 37-38
Cut to the heart[Mt.26:51] Gn.34:7 1Repent (cut to heart is not repentance) And 2Be baptized (22:16) For forgiveness of sins (saved, 21) • Felt His nails pierce their own heart • “What shall we do?” • Just call (pray)? . . . Already saved? • “Call upon” (21) expands: two parts
Repentance–and–baptism • Felt His nails pierce their own heart • “What shall we do?” • Just call (pray)? . . . Already saved? • “Call upon” (21) expands: two parts
Repentance and baptism “You must repent, and every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to have your sins forgiven; then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit…”–Ac.2:38, Goodspeed “You must go to Hot Springs, Arkansas, and every one of you bathe in mineral waters in order to have your pains removed; then you will enjoy good health” –doctor to rheumatoid arthritis patients
I. The Day, 1 II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4 III. The Audience, 5-15 IV. The Explanation, 16-36 V. The Effect, 37-38 VI. The Promise, 39
“For” 38…Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39Forthe promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call. • 39 further explains promise of 38 • God ‘calls’ through gospel, 2 Th.2:14
I. The Day, 1 II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4 III. The Audience, 5-15 IV. The Explanation, 16-36 V. The Effect, 37-38 VI. The Promise, 39 VII. The Exhortation, 40
“Exhort” Escape fate of ungodly! • Urge, plead with. Why? • “Be saved” (21, 38)
I. The Day, 1 II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4 III. The Audience, 5-15 IV. The Explanation, 16-36 V. The Effect, 37-38 VI. The Promise, 39 VII. The Exhortation, 40 VII. The Response, 41-47
“Received his word”: No Holy Spirit baptism on all believers No future kingdom on earth No faith alone salvation No infant baptism No joining church of their choice • Persuaded by preaching: baptized (41) • Baptized were added . . . 3000 (41) • Saved were added (47)