The Beginning

Acts 11:15

Acts 2 – the beginning Gospel is fully preached Jesus is raised from dead Jesus sits on David’s throne People enter kingdom of God

I. The Day, 1

Pente▪cost Fifty days after Passover Three major feasts: Passover, Pente-

cost, Booths Acts 2: Pentecost

Ex.23:14-17, harvest Ac.2, harvest of souls

Lv.23:15-17, f’fruits Ac.2, f’fruits of gospel

Dt.16:10-11, weeks Ac.2, Pentecost: King

I. The Day, 1

II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4

Hb.12:18-19 / 1 K.19:11-12 Wind…fire…voice “Wind” & “spirit” are same in Gk./Heb.

26And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles. 2:1When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

Cf. Ac.2:2-4

Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts 1

Promise, 1:2-8Persons, 2 Place, 4Period, 5 Purpose, 8

Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts 1

Promise, 1:4-8 Pronouns, 1:2-8…26-2:4, 7, 14, 15, 32

Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts 1

Promise, 1:4-8 Pronouns, 1:3-8…26-2:4, 7, 14, 15, 32 Power, 1:8. Tongues, 2:6-12

Healing, 3 (4:16) Raising, 9; 20Blind, 13:11 Snakebite, 28:3-6

Who received Holy Spirit baptism?Acts 1-2

Promise, 1:4-8 Pronouns, 1:3-8…26-2:4, 7, 14, 15, 32 Power, 1:8. Peace, 2:1, 14, 42. (Ac.8)

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Holy Spirit vs Holy Spirit!!

I. The Day, 1

III. The Audience, 5-15

II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4

1Devout, 2:5(pious)

Zealous, 9-11 Yet, lost [Ac.10]

2Hostile, mockers, 2:13-15 Why not produce body? Fearless apostles; Jerusalem; timing

Would they knowingly die for a lie?Would you?

I. The Day, 1

IV. The Explanation, 16-36

II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4

III. The Audience, 5-15

Prophecy of Joel, 2:16-21 Last days (Is.2:2-3; Hb.1:2) ‘Call’ on name of Lord

Mt.7:21-23; Lk.6:46

Prophecy of Joel, 2:16-21

Jesus is Christ, 22-36 His miracles, 22 (Jn.3; 11) His death, 23 His resurrection, 24

25-28 (Ps.16:8-11)

One verse, His death; nine, His

resurrection

Humiliation ExaltationDeath ResurrectionBurial AscensionHades Right hand

Prophecy of Joel, 2:16-21

Jesus is Christ, 22-36 His miracles, 22 (Jn.3; 11) His death, 23 His resurrection, 24

25-28 (Ps.16:8-11) 29-35 (Ps.110) – Lord, Christ (36)

One verse, His death; nine, His

resurrection

I. The Day, 1

V. The Effect, 37-38

II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4

III. The Audience, 5-15

IV. The Explanation, 16-36

Cut to the heart[Mt.26:51] Gn.34:7

Felt His nails pierce their own heart “What shall we do?”

Just call (pray)? . . . Already saved? “Call upon” (21) expands: two parts

1Repent (cut to heart is not repentance)And

2Be baptized (22:16)For forgiveness of sins (saved, 21)

Repentance–and–baptism

Felt His nails pierce their own heart “What shall we do?”

Just call (pray)? . . . Already saved? “Call upon” (21) expands: two parts

Repentance and baptism“You must repent, and every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to have your sins forgiven; then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit…” –Ac.2:38, Goodspeed

“You must go to Hot Springs, Arkansas, and every one of you bathe in mineral waters in order to have your pains removed; then you will enjoy good health” –doctor to rheumatoid arthritis patients

I. The Day, 1

VI. The Promise, 39

II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4

III. The Audience, 5-15

IV. The Explanation, 16-36

V. The Effect, 37-38

“For”

39 further explains promise of 38 God ‘calls’ through gospel, 2 Th.2:14

38…Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.

I. The Day, 1

VII. The Exhortation, 40

II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4

III. The Audience, 5-15

IV. The Explanation, 16-36

V. The Effect, 37-38

VI. The Promise, 39

“Exhort” Urge, plead with. Why? “Be saved” (21, 38)

Escape fate of ungodly!

I. The Day, 1

VII. The Response, 41-47

II. The Holy Spirit, 2-4

III. The Audience, 5-15

IV. The Explanation, 16-36

V. The Effect, 37-38

VI. The Promise, 39

VII. The Exhortation, 40

“Received his word”: Persuaded by preaching: baptized (41) Baptized were added . . . 3000 (41) Saved were added (47)

No Holy Spirit baptism on all believersNo future kingdom on earth

No faith alone salvation

No joining church of their choiceNo infant baptism