Acts 2

Spiritual D-Day

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-DayActs 21 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 1:5For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-DayActs 25 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing 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-DayActs 29 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-DayActs 21 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-DayActs 21 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-DayActs 21 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-DayActs 25 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing 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-DayActs 29 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 = StoryDidactic = Straightforward

Teaching

Baptism of the Holy SpiritMatthew 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 SpiritMatthew 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 12:13For 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.

John 15:4aAbide in Me, and I in you.

2 Corinthians 5:21God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

1 Corinthians 12:30All do not speak with tongues, do they?

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 222 "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 you yourselves know.

Peter’s Speech

Acts 222 "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 you 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 224 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 236 "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 238 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 241 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 Attestation2. Tell about Christ

Acts 3:12But when Peter saw this, he replied to the people, "Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this, or why do you gaze at us, as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk?

Acts 3:16And on the basis of faith in His name, it is the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know…

5 Principles for Sharing Christ

1. Supernatural Attestation2. Tell about Christ3. Offer Evidence

5 Principles for Sharing Christ

1. Supernatural Attestation2. Tell about Christ3. Offer Evidence4. Focus on the Gospel

Acts 2:38Peter 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.

Acts 3:19"Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;

1 Corinthians 2:2For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.

5 Principles for Sharing Christ

1. Supernatural attestation2. Tell about Christ3. Offer evidence4. Focus on the Gospel5. Call for a decision

Acts 2:37-38aNow when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said..., "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38 Peter said to them, "Repent…”

Revelation 3:20'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.

John 1:12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name

Acts 2 – Spiritual D-Day

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