Was the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost a one-time event, or a picture of what our own churches should look like? On this program the hosts will discuss the significance of Pentecost in the scope of redemptive history and will explore the controversial subject of what it means to speak in “other tongues.” As we’ll see, the main focus of Acts 2 is that the disciples were empowered by the Spirit with boldness and supernatural insight to proclaim Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
Acts 2 & the Day of Pentecost
Series: The Holy Spirit
Acts 2 & the Day of Pentecost
37 min
Series: The Holy Spirit
Acts 2 & the Day of Pentecost
37 min
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Series • 4 Episodes
The Holy Spirit
Explore AllThe Work of the Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit and what is the nature of his work? Justin Holcomb joins the panel for this new series as the hosts begin with a discussion of the purpose of signs and wonders throughout redemptive history. Should we expect to see spectacular miracles or does the Spirit work primarily through providence in […]
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
What does it mean to be baptized by the Holy Spirit, and how does it differ from traditional water baptism? Should baptized Christians look for a second blessing? The hosts will discuss this issue as it appears in various New Testament texts, as well as its implications for the ministry of the church in our […]
Gifts of the Spirit
What are the gifts and fruit of the Spirit? Many today emphasize miraculous and immediate manifestations of the Spirit, and sometimes as a result Christians end up ignoring texts which outline the Spirit’s slow and steady work in our lives through providence. On this program the hosts will discuss the various gifts of the Spirit […]
The Trinity
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Do Reformed Christians Care About the Holy Spirit?
Even though John Calvin has been dubbed the “theologian of the Holy Spirit,” his theological heirs, Reformed Presbyterians, are sometimes maligned as giving the Holy Spirit the short shrift. I remember visiting a friend’s charismatic church during college and being told that I “didn’t have much of the Spirit” because I did not speak in tongues …
3 Prayers from the Bible for When Praying Is Hard
What do you say to the Maker of the Universe when you’re exhausted beyond words, burdened to your bones by your own sins, heavy-laden with sickness or sorrow, or simply feeling far away? How do you draw near to God in prayer when praying is hard?
Nearer Than Our Own Skin: The Indwelling Spirit
Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure by telling them about the Holy Spirit, who would take up residence in each one of his people. By his Spirit, he would stay near to his people. And by his Spirit, he would bless his church throughout the world in all generations.
Does the Holy Spirit Work Miracles Today?
The Holy Spirit is active. God still works powerfully. But Scripture also helps us see how, when, and why he chooses to act—so that our confidence rests where it belongs: on Christ, on his Word, and on the Spirit who applies that Word to our lives.
