The Coming of the Holy Spirit

LIFE IN THE THIRD PERSON

“The Coming of the Holy Spirit”

Acts 2:1-11

The Spirit’s coming was a promised yet mysterious. (Acts 1:4-5; Gen. 12:1)

The Spirit’s coming was a sovereign act of God. (v. 2a; II Chron. 29:36)

The Spirit’s coming was a miracle. (vv. 2b-11)

At the Coming of the Spirit, the Believers…

1.   something: A rushing wind… (v. 2b)
   • The calling of the Spirit (v. 2c; Ex. 14:21; John 2:9; 3:5-8)
2. something: tongues of fire on each person… (v.3)
   • Error incinerated; truth illuminated. (Prov. 17:3; John 6:44)
3. something: The filling of the Spirit… (v. 4a; I Cor. 12:7)
   • God’s presence abides. (John 2:18-21)
4. something: Speak in other languages… (vv. 4b-8; Acts 1:8)
   • God’s Word is preached. (vv. 9-11)

Caution: Don’t assume the specifics of a are . (I Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:9)

The Holy Spirit is…

A mighty wind that awakens us…

A flame that burns away error and light up truth…

A divine presence that inhabits us…

A strength that empowers us to witness…