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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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Foundational for me, means that, when not gotten right then there will be a problem with the rest of the structure.
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All of us in the ACOP are continuing to live in that Holy Spirit outpouring. Recognizing our position in that continuum, our roles and mission is foundationally set out to walk in. Practically, we need to view our responses and activity to the world around us from within the outpouring and the empowered commission that is passed on to us. We can be agents of change because of what He has provided for us.
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We also should receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is needed today just as it was in Acts 2
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A person’s life, mindset, decisions and actions are anchored to a belief system and believing that a person is resided by and poured out of the Holy Spirit changes everything. It changes the way a person thinks, lives, loves, decides, and acts. Having said that, the outside manifestation of this belief will/should be pretty much evident–my daily living is acted upon with the Holy Spirit in mind.
This belief is a game changer! 🙂
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