Read on Twitter
What Is The Gift Of The Holy Spirit In Acts 2:38?
To a multitude assembled on the day of Pentecost the apostles Peter declared: Acts 2:38
[38]Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; ...
To a multitude assembled on the day of Pentecost the apostles Peter declared: Acts 2:38
[38]Then Peter said to them, “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.
If the view that this "gift of the Holy Spirit" were miraculous gift, it would seem that a reasonable approach to the passage suggests that all who were baptized that day (cf. Acts 2:41) receive not only forgiveness of ...
If the view that this "gift of the Holy Spirit" were miraculous gift, it would seem that a reasonable approach to the passage suggests that all who were baptized that day (cf. Acts 2:41) receive not only forgiveness of ...
... sins but also supernatural gifts. If this is the correct view, literally hundreds of disciples were performing miracles subsequently in Jerusalem!
However, this interpretation suffers from the lack of supporting evidence in the book of Acts. There is absolutely no ...
However, this interpretation suffers from the lack of supporting evidence in the book of Acts. There is absolutely no ...
... indication, from Acts 2 through chapter 5, that anyone other than the apostles possessed miraculous gifts.
Note the following:
"and fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles " (Acts 2:43).
Note the following:
"and fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles " (Acts 2:43).
The miracles done through Peter and John in Acts 3 seems to be an unusual event; the Jews commented:
"for indeed a notable miracles hath been wroughted through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it" (Acts 4:16).
There is no hint that ...
"for indeed a notable miracles hath been wroughted through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it" (Acts 4:16).
There is no hint that ...
... multitude of Christians were duplicating that in the city.
Acts 5:12-13
[12]And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.
[13]Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the ...
Acts 5:12-13
[12]And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.
[13]Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the ...
... people esteemed them highly.
The religious awe with which the multitude held the apostles suggests they were doing signs not characteristic of the saints generally.
It is only when one comes to Acts 6:6ff that mention is made with the imposition of the ...
The religious awe with which the multitude held the apostles suggests they were doing signs not characteristic of the saints generally.
It is only when one comes to Acts 6:6ff that mention is made with the imposition of the ...
... apostles' hands and the subsequent exercise of miraculous gifts by others (cf. Acts 6:8).
It has been suggested that the terms "gift" (dorea) and the verb "receive" (lambano) in Acts2:38 indicates miraculous phenomenon. Thus, it is asserted that this context denotes the ...
It has been suggested that the terms "gift" (dorea) and the verb "receive" (lambano) in Acts2:38 indicates miraculous phenomenon. Thus, it is asserted that this context denotes the ...
... supernatural gifts made available through the laying of apostles' hands.
This is not a valid observation, and can easily be dispatched by consulting a Greek concordance.
Compare for example the "gift" in John 4:10 and Romans 5:15,17. In both cases, the "gift" is ...
This is not a valid observation, and can easily be dispatched by consulting a Greek concordance.
Compare for example the "gift" in John 4:10 and Romans 5:15,17. In both cases, the "gift" is ...
... referring to something else other than the miraculous gifts. And in John 12:48 and Mark 10:30, we find lambano (receiveth) being used to imply receiving something other than the miraculous gifts. It is simply not true to assert that the language of Acts 2:38 restricts the ...
... gift or the reception thereof to miraculous gifts.
It is my humble submission, and my conviction, as well as that of numerous highly esteemed brethren, that the Holy Spirit, as a "gift," is bestowed upon the obedient believer (Acts 2:38; 5:32; 1 Cor. 6:19), and is an ....
It is my humble submission, and my conviction, as well as that of numerous highly esteemed brethren, that the Holy Spirit, as a "gift," is bestowed upon the obedient believer (Acts 2:38; 5:32; 1 Cor. 6:19), and is an ....
... abiding presence in his life.
So finally according to Acts 2:38, the baptized believer is promised the "gift of the Holy Spirit." And this "gift" is a gift consisting of the Spirit, not a gift given by the Spirit.
So the "gift of the Holy Spirit" is the Spirit Himself ...
So finally according to Acts 2:38, the baptized believer is promised the "gift of the Holy Spirit." And this "gift" is a gift consisting of the Spirit, not a gift given by the Spirit.
So the "gift of the Holy Spirit" is the Spirit Himself ...
... is demonstrated by comparison of Acts 10:45 with 10:47. Certainly the "gift of the Holy Spirit" is the Spirit Himself given.
Within the Roman letter, in a context which discusses the indwelling Spirit as a possession of the saints (cf. Rom. 8:9, 11,16,26,27), the apostle ...
Within the Roman letter, in a context which discusses the indwelling Spirit as a possession of the saints (cf. Rom. 8:9, 11,16,26,27), the apostle ...
... Paul declares that the Holy Spirit and human spirit bares dual witness to the fact that we are children of GOD (v. 16).
In Galatian 4:6, the Holy Spirit is said to be sent into our hearts because we are (i.e., in consequence of being) Sons of GOD.
Does the indwelling ...
In Galatian 4:6, the Holy Spirit is said to be sent into our hearts because we are (i.e., in consequence of being) Sons of GOD.
Does the indwelling ...
... Spirit demands miraculous power? Others suggests that if the Holy Spirit personally dwells in the christians then he will be able to perform miracles. This connection is unwarranted. John the Baptist performed no miracles (John 10:41), and yet he was filled with the Holy ...
... Spirit even from his mother's womb (Luke 1:15).
However, we are expressly told, GOD dwell in us by means of the Spirit. Apostle Paul says the Ephesians were "a habitation of GOD in the Spirit" (Eph. 2:22), and John affirms, we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit ...
However, we are expressly told, GOD dwell in us by means of the Spirit. Apostle Paul says the Ephesians were "a habitation of GOD in the Spirit" (Eph. 2:22), and John affirms, we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit ...
which He gave us" (1 John 3:24; cf. 4:13).
Finally the expression of "you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" means the Holy Spirit as a gift, and the reference is to that indwelling of the Holy Spirit by which we bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, and without
Finally the expression of "you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" means the Holy Spirit as a gift, and the reference is to that indwelling of the Holy Spirit by which we bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, and without
... which we are not of CHRIST.
Certainly, "the gift of the Holy Spirit" is the Spirit Himself given.
Amen.
Certainly, "the gift of the Holy Spirit" is the Spirit Himself given.
Amen.
