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When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested[a] on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. Acts 2:1-13
And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” Acts 2:1-13
1924 AoG UK Formed (26 assemblies) Timeline of Pentecostal Church History Day of Pentecost AD 33 1529 AD Church of England begins pulling away from Rome 1901 Agnes Osman Filled with Holy Spirit / Speaks in tongues Church growing and moving in power Under Persecution Medieval Britain / Dark Ages / Roman Catholic Rule / Bible in Latin 1914 AoG formed in USA 1730s / 1800s – 1830s Great awakenings 313 AD Christianity Accepted as religion of the Roman Empire 2015 AoG Cairnbulg One of almost 600 UK assemblies 1906 Azusa St Revival Many baptised in Holy Spirit 1611 King James Bible Authorised in English
Who is the Holy Spirit? • An equal part of the Godhead (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 5:3-4) • “…Baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” • The same as Jesus (John 14:16) • “I will ask the Father and He will send you another comforter.”
What is the Holy Spirit Like? 1 Corinthians 12:11 – He has a will Romans 8:27 – He has a mind Acts 13:2 – He speaks 1 Corinthians 2:13 – He teaches John 16:8 – He convicts Romans 8:14 – He leads John 16:13 – He reveals truth
What is the Holy Spirit Like? Acts 9:31 – He strengthens and encourages John 14:16 – He comforts us Romans 8:26 – He helps us in our weaknesses and He intercedes Romans 15:16 – He sanctifies Ephesians 4:30 - He can be grieved / hurt (Context = in believers’ relationships with one another)
What is the Holy Spirit Like? • He is as gentle as a dove (Matthew 3:16; Mark 1:10; • Luke 3:22; John 1:32)
Why is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit So Important to us? • “Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” • Luke 24:45-49
Why is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit So Important to us? • “And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs” • Mark 16:20
Why is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit So Important to us? • “And Peter said to them, “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. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”” • Acts 2:38-39
