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The Pentecostal Event
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The significance
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The partial fulfillment of prophecy – Act 2:16-21;
Joe 2:28
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The inauguration of a new age
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The age of the Spirit of Christ
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The age of grace
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The foundation of a new fellowship
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The birthday of the Church
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The fellowship in Christ without barriers: geographical, cultural, racial, Jew and Gentile
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The beginning of the indwelling Holy Spirit – Act 2:1-4
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The embarkation of a new mission: proclamation
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The circumstances
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The day
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The Feast of Harvest
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Fifty days after Passover
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Thousands of Jews in Jerusalem
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The assembly of disciples
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They waited in Jerusalem
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They waited prayerfully
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They were together
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The baptism of the Spirit: they were immersed into one body
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The Inspired Interpretation of Pentecost – Act 2:14-36
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The preacher
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He was courageous
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He was before the crowd that had crucified Christ
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He openly identified Himself with the Lord
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He was confident
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He knew the truth
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He did not compromise the truth
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The preacher’s method
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He “lifted up his voice”
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He used simple words
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He was direct
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He was scriptural
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He had a text
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He explained the meaning of the text
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He declared the application
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He was convincing
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He believed
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He led others to believe
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The preacher’s message
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The explanation of Pentecost – Act 2:15-21
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Denies drunkenness
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Refers to the Holy Spirit – Act 2:17-18
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The Scripture involved – Joe 2:28-32
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The Scripture explained
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The culminating character of the New Testament days
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“The last days” – Act 2:17
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From Pentecost to the end of the millenium
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The time immediately surrounding the return of Christ
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The universal character of the New Testament days
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The Spirit upon “all flesh”
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The witness to all the world – Act 1:8; Act 2:32