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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."
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1.2 The Biblical Framework for Pentecost
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The importance of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is immeasurable. The change that happens in ones life due to the Power of being in constant communion with the Holy Spirit and the natural effects of such a lifestyle create ripples in history we won't fully see until the days of this age are complete. The tremendous life power that is introduced through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is beyond what we can dream or imagine. With out the Baptism of the Holy Spirit the Gospel message preached would have an enormously diminished effect. This is especially true in my life.
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It’s a reminder to look for a refreshing of the Holy Spirit through out our lives.
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It conveys a strong message that if what was for then it is for now.
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Being a foundational concept must mean that there needs to be a time when the Holy Spirit impacts members of the ACOP. Seeing this in our lives today is fruitful and a necessity for believers if they genuinely believe in the power and promise that God has given us. From spending time each day with the Holy Spirit on our own to going deeper with many others, when you take the time to go after Him, He will respond in ways that only can come from Him.
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