The Biblical Framework for Pentecost
What is Pentecost?
And what does it mean to be Pentecostal?
Pentecost is a foundational theological concept for the ACOP (obviously, since it is in the name!). But where does the concept of Pentecost come from? And what does it mean?Â
As you might expect, Pentecost is biblical. It has its roots in the Old Testament but found renewed meaning and importance in the New Testament, and has profound reverberating effects for all Christians and churches, today.
So, what exactly is the meaning? And why is Pentecost so important for us?
What does the biblical foundation of Pentecost have to do with today?
After the initial outpouring in Acts 2, the Holy Spirit continued to be poured out in chapters 4, 8, 10, 19, and all throughout the book of Acts, and the story of the early Christian church as we see it in the New Testament epistles, and in early church history.Â
Over the past 2000 years, the Holy Spirit continues to be poured out as the church grows and expands.Â
"And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions."
Joel 2:28
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Curtis, first of all, welcome to ECO!
You are right, the outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2 is not just something that happened 2000 years ago. Rather, as Pentecostals, we believe that the same Spirit is available to us today!
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