Quizzes
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."
Test Yourself
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Talk it Through
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1.2 The Biblical Framework for Pentecost
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As an individual, it is important to align with the beliefs of the body you represent. This would mean submitting to and living out the implications which come from Acts 2. This would mean living out our lives in the Spirit, being sensitive and receptive to His communications with us. That may be through prayer, evangelism, prophecy, etc. All actions of the Spirit would then be done through the ministries of ACOP.
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The outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts too is a great inspiration for us a Christian. It is a promise of God that he will put out his power to all who believe in Jesus.
Believe and be baptize and you will received power. Acts 1:8
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To truly align with ACOP (and the Word for that matter), we would need to believe that it happened, and receive this for ourselves
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It means that we too can experience the power of being filled with the Holy Spirit. We must be intentional to welcome Holy Spirit into our hearts, and into our everyday interactions.
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