Holy Spirit

The early church community regarded the act of Baptism as a ‘necessary element of salvation’ (Acts 2:38). This is because it forgave individuals from sin, allowed them to receive the ‘Gift of the Holy Spirit’ and reborn them as a son or daughter of God. Being a member of the Church, gives Christians a sense of belonging. There are 5 principal Christian beliefs that are symbolised, celebrated and made present in the act of Baptism, these include: The…

The Azusa Street revival had firmly established the centrality of baptism in the Holy Spirit as evidenced by speaking in tongues, but that was not the only distinguishing factor that would set Pentecostalism apart creating tension with and influencing the rest of Christianity. Freedom in the Spirit meant drastically different worship from mainstream Christianity. As Grant Wacker writes, “Any service – indeed any part of any service – that…

When teaching the Bible four very important terms will likely come up. Those are the issues of Revelation, Inspiration, Illumination, and Preservation. Each term has a distinct definition and I believe needs to be discussed in Bible classes today for they provide the very bases of biblical teaching. Revelation means to uncover that which was previously veiled and can be divided into several categories. First you have general revelation and special revelation. Then under general revelation you…

On the Day OF Pentecost the disciples were all with one accord at one place (Jerusalem), waiting for the promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Day of Pentecost was the day that the Jews celebrated The Feast Of Pentecost typifying the point out of the Holy Spirit, was fifty days after the Feast of Firstfruits which gave facts of the resurrection of Christ. (Historical Context) As they sat waiting I believe they might have been discussing Old Testament Passages that described the feast of…

Christ as your saviour it was important for the force of baptism that reignited your relationship with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Christian baptism was the one of first things to clarify purity and cleansed before Jesus was ascended in making all his disciples of all the nations and baptising them in the holy trinity known as the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost, and teach them to obey everything he has commanded for us then surely he will always be with you, to the very…

through missions. He was a very passionate man who was inspired by the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel. He was formerly known as “Paul of Tarsus”. He had a troubled beginning before he took a journey down Damascus Road. After his conversion, Paul wrote 13 books in the New Testament. Many people’s lives were transformed by Paul’s willingness and diligence to spread the gospel to unbelievers. Because Paul was led by the Holy Ghost, he was able to equip other leaders and caused the gospel to…

compulsory. But, that does not change the instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ written in the Book of Matthew chapter 28 verse 19: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” When is the Right Time for Water…

with their works that were empowered by the Spirit and their witness that was inspired by the Spirit in the book of Acts. The five charismatic prophets he focuses on are Stephen, Phillip, Agabus, Barnabas and Peter. Stronstad starts and ends with Stephen. He believes the parallels between Stephen and Jesus are stronger than any of the others. Stronstad gives a many parallels between Jesus and Stephen and here are a few of them; both were full of the Spirit, accused of blasphemy, spoke against…

This work by Adam Houge is a epiphany to all his readers. He reveals that the ability to hear the voice of God will not be there if one is distracted by things other than him. That the only way to God is through the Holy Spirit and his Son Jesus Christ. For that revelation to take place one has to connection with God. Not only does there have to be a connection, in all ways must you submit to him. It is taught throughout this work that God’s plan is to guide the of all his people. He does so…

Available only in holy temples, their ordinances allow individuals to return to the presence of God and their families united for eternity; the holiness of life is important to God’s plan. In the church of Latter Day Saints ordinances are sacred rites and ceremonies, it is an act performed by authority of Gods laws. These ordinances include their faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, and the observance of the…