Acts Chapter 2 Discussion Page 21

Part 2 of 2 On April 6, 1906 and on through 1915 there was a fervent filling of the Holy Ghost on Azusa Street in Los Angeles, California. The revival was characterized by ecstatic spiritual experiences accompanied by miracles, dramatic worship services, speaking in tongues, and inter racial mingling. The participants were criticized by the secular media and Christian theologians for behaviors considered to be outrageous and unorthodox, especially at the time. Today, the revival is considered by historians to be the primary catalyst for the spread of Pentecostalism in the 20th century . Wikipedia, Los Angeles Journal, and Enrichment Journal

Part 1 of 2 Hello Jerry M. Leonard If the Gentiles were not to be saved then or now why would God make it a point for the writer to write the experience of Cornelius and his house having received the Holy Ghost like Peter and them on the day of Pentecost? Paul even stated he is the Gentiles Apostle, 2 Timothy 1 11. We follow and read his teachings. He baptized and laid hands on 12 men Acts 19 1 thru 7. He also told the Corinthian church, 1 Corinthians 14 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

Hello Evangelist Chatauna Robison your comment on 12 01 2014,7 04 AM... to Jerry M. Leonard, I just read it, where you said to your children this is to Jewish children, TRUE. But all that are afar off you spoke of is not Gentiles it 's those Jews great, great and on grandchildren that have grown up the ones that their grandfathers stayed in Babylon in 536 B.C. that 's coming to the Pentecost Feast in around 34 A.D. As I said in another coming comment we 're not getting anyJwhere.

Hello Jerry M. Leonard Joel 2 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions When you read Acts 2 17 it quotes Joel. However, the importance of this scripture is that it states ALL FLESH . This does not mean some flesh or just the Jewish flesh. So when Peter clarified it in Acts 2 39 this lets you know who Joel, the prophet, was speaking of.

Hello Jerry M. Leonard Joel 2 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions When you read Acts 2 17 it quotes Joel. However, the importance of this scripture is that it states ALL FLESH . This does not mean some flesh or just the Jewish flesh. So when Peter clarified it in Acts 2 39 this lets you know who Joel, the prophet, was speaking of.

Hello Silungih, The first of Acts Ch. 2 verse 21 that you didn 't quote by the prophet Joel says, and it shall come to pass, well that 's speaking of Gentiles that would be saved later. Read Romans Ch. 1, verse 16 says salvation is for every one who believes for the Jews first and for the Greek. Meaning Gentiles would be saved later and that would be through the Apostle Paul 's Gospel of the Grace of the Cross. May God bless you.

Hello Jerry M. Leonard When Jesus told Peter in Matthew 16 19 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven . Peter stated those keys on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 38. Then he stated in Acts 2 39 For the promise is unto you this is to the Jews , and to your children this is to the Jewish children , and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call this is to the Gentiles . The first Gentile to follow this is Cornelius and his house. This is a witness to what Peter spoke into existence on that day. It did not just stop there. It continues today. I spoke with a minister who stated she laid her hands on someone and they received the Holy Ghost. It is very real.

Hello Rocking Robin as for Acts 2,38 and saving sinners you better bet it was for the whole Nation of Israel was going to be lost read Matt. Ch. 8 v. 12. Except for Peter, James, John and rest of the Apostles plus the 70 including all the others that believed Jesus Christ was the Messiah, the Son of Living God. They are called the elect. If you Read Matt. Ch. 16 v. 19 Peter would be given the keys to get into Heaven because the nation of Israel was going to reject Christ as their Messiah to have their kingdom on earth. Back to Peter and the keys the first key was the Holy Spirit coming down at Pentecost. The second key was Peter going to the first Gentiles, Cornelius and his house whole being saved. Notice the Holy Spirit fell on these Gentiles, no laying of hands because Paul at the time was out in the Arabian desert being taught or prepped the Gospel of Grace of God by Jesus Christ Himself. Acts 2,38 had nothing at the time to do with the Gentiles.

Hello Siungile Mlilo The word whosoever backs up with Peter s statement in Acts 2 39. This is a promise to everyone, not just the Jews. See it does not just stop with calling on his name. It does not stop with just believing in your heart. Because if it did then the author, who is Luke, would not have written what Peter stated on the day of Pentecost in verse number 38. This is the salvation plan under this Dispensation of Grace. Everybody who hopes to be saved must follow Acts 2 38.

The word whosoever is inclusive of everyone, which means that despite all the sins that we can commit in this earth when we decide to repent and call upon the name of the Lord, we shall be saved because it is a strong tower and those that run to him are safe. John 3 16 also indicates that 'whosoever believes in Him shall be saved. ' This includes you and me and is regardless of creed, colour or nation

Hello Rev. Rob Acts 2 38 is really for the sinners. The only thing that the Bible is telling the sinner is to get saved according to Acts 2 38. Then after you get saved they you are to live according to the word of God. You cannot clean a fish before you catch it, therefore for a sinner to live a clean life and still not have the salvation plan then when they die or when the rapture takes place they are still lost. They will not go up when the rapture takes place. If you read Acts Chapter 10 if I can say it like this Cornelius and his house were Gentiles, sinners, when Peter talked to them they were filled with the Holy Ghost and were baptized.

To give people that read this comment my understanding on the two comments what I have written about Acts 2:38. We 'll start with the Jews of Israel going into captivity up in Babylon in 606 B.C. and after 70 years their return to Israel. I don 't think it was but about 40,000 Jews returned to Israel. Leaving no telling how many thousands stayed in Babylon because after 70 years they begin to like it there. So after 600 years to the day of Pentecost just how many Jews do you think wound up in France, England, Spain and over the world after 600 years? How many of those Jews do you think did not go back to Israel for the Pentecost Feast? Then after 600 years in a foreign country you don 't think these Jews did not learn their country 's language. There were no Gentiles there believe me they hated each like cats and dogs. If there was one there he may be a proselyte converted over to Judaism. So when Peter preached on the day of Pentecost in Hebrew all those Jews from other countries heard him in their language. I think you can figure the rest for yourself.

This passage of scripture is for believers who walk by faith ,

Hello Joni G. The reason why people are not being filled with the Holy Ghost is because they truly have not let go of the world in their heart. God looks at the heart of everyone. Repentance is a godly sorrow that will affect emotions, 2 Corinthians 7 9 and 10. When God looks at the heart and sees that a person is truly repented then there is a circumcision of the heart pricked in the heart this prompts a true repentance of emotion, Romans 2 29, Colossians 2 11, Acts 2 37. God has not changed. He is still pouring out his spirit upon all flesh. When God does not fill the people then they start making up all kind of stories to excuse why they did not get it. However, the simple truth is that they have not truly repented in their heart. One thing God cannot do and that is lie. His word is the truth. Therefore, when Peter stated on the day of Pentecost that the promise is for everyone, Acts 2 39 God still honors that today.

Part 4 of 4 What makes everything work is the name of Jesus Christ. His name is power. Isaiah 53 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed. This scripture does not say that you have to have the Holy Ghost in order to be healed. However, you may look at it this still does not negate the fact that when a person truly receives the gift of the Holy Ghost that they do speak in other tongues as the spirit of God gives utterance. The point of Acts 2 39 is that not only is it speaking to the Jews but to the Gentiles as well. There is no time limit or year in which this promise is to end. The only thing we do know is that when the rapture takes place the Grace Age will end. We do not know when the rapture will take place.

Part 3 of 4 Miracles happen every day somewhere in the world to many people. I have experienced myself miracles starting with me and my family. I have heard of miracles happening to other people. I never stated that you have to have the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the spirit of God give utterance in order to receive a miracle from God. 1 Corinthians 12 9 To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit What this scripture is saying is that there are some people whom God have given the gift of healing. This is their gift. Gifts come without repentance, Romans 11 29.

Part 2 of 4 You compared me to Priscilla. We can deduce that Priscilla was a true Christian. Paul took them with him on his journey. Also Paul told the Roman church to greet them, Romans 16 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus We can deduce that Paul being a true believer would not send anyone and call them his helper unless they too were true believers. They even had a church in their home, 1 Corinthians 16 19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. So I think I am in good company. They even expounded to Apollos the way of God more perfectly.

Part 1 of 4 Hello Joni G. Being a teacher I have the responsibility to tell the truth concerning the word of God. The evidence of speaking in tongues is the proof that you have the true Holy Ghost. Paul, who is the Gentiles Apostle stated to the Corinthian church, 1 Corinthians 14 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues . Just because you do not have it, this does not mean that you do not need it. Jesus stated that you have to be born of water and spirit in order to get into the kingdom of God. Every church does not teach the oneness or Acts 2 38. This is why it is important that you find out what their foundational beliefs are.

Pastor Chautana. I have a lot of respect for you. We have both loved the Lord a long time. I know that our Lord God does not want confusion. I know our God can do anything He wants. I believe the Day of Pentecost happened but I don 't believe that People speak in other languages, tongues now. I have been in congregations where it was said some were speaking in tongues but it wasn 't. There was also no interpreter. I was at a Catholic Apostolic Charasmatic church. This church practiced immersion by the way. A lady prophesied and someone else interpreted what she said. Our Lord wants us to win others to Him. With seed planting, the spoken word, kind deeds done in the name of Christ. Love is above all. Love will never die. I know you know all this. I hope that you dodon 't think I am disrespecting you. I am not being personal at all. I love you because I have read your other posts. You are like a Priscilla in Acts. I will agree that miracles happen. I was a ICU nurse caring for trauma patients. My brother had ARDS, kidney failure and a severe out of control heart on the ventilator and overcoming alcohol abuse. My sister and I prayed and believed in Jesus name. He has returned to the Lord, praise God. Thank you.

Part 2 of 2 That is what happened on the day of Pentecost this is why they were amazed because the ones that heard them speak knew that those people in the upper room did not speak may languages as they heard that day magnifying God. Then you have the other side of the tongues speaking in a language that no one can interpret unless God gives interpretation. This is a language that is between you and God. This was again spoken of by the prophet Isaiah 33 19 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand .

Part 1 of 2 Hello Joni G. On the Day of Pentecost it states in Acts 2 3 4 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance . The word Cloven means divided or split. It was one tongue but split into two parts. On the one side you have a language that when spoken others can understand and know that God is being glorified. For example, I heard a minister say that when the Holy Ghost fell while he was preaching through interpretation to rural Chinese people a woman was filled with the Holy Ghost she spake in English and magnified God. She had never been taught or spoke English in her life.

Again, the purpose of speaking in another language, tongue, glossa in Acts 10 by Cornelius and his household was to show the Jewish Christians that Jesus died for the entire world not just them. Praise Jesus, our Savior and King. It is not for today. We need to teach and live the world in love, starting with our own family.

What languages did you speak in? On the day of Pentecost, the believers that were filled with the Holy Spirit spoke in actual languages. Loving people into Christ is miles more important than speaking in an unknown language, especially if there is no interpreter. 1 Corinthians 14 explains. I say let us all study to show ourselves approved on the subject of speaking different languages.

Hello Joni G. I would like to add to my other comment which I hope will come out today or tomorrow. Not everyone in the Book of Acts was laid hands upon and received the Holy Ghost. Peter just spoke and the Holy Ghost fell on them and they began to speak with other tongues as the spirit of God gave them utterance, Acts 10 44 thru 48. Speaking in tongues is the evidence that you truly have the Holy Ghost.

Hello Joni G. When you read the continued speech of Peter he states in Acts 2 39 For the promise is unto you this means the Jews , and to your children this means their children , and to all that are afar off this means anybody else who is not Jew they are Gentile even as many as the Lord our God shall call. There is no time limit or amount of people put on this scripture. It does not say it is just for the people of that age and time. I was filled with the Holy Ghost many years ago with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the spirit of God give utterance, when a preacher laid hands on me. I have heard and witnessed other accounts of people being filled with the Holy Ghost the same. I have also heard of people being filled with the Holy Ghost coming up out of the water. In the end, the church of God is still growing by following Acts 2 38.

Evangelist Robinson we agree on the Holy Spirit but not speaking in tongues. No one is left alive from the Day of Pentecost to lay hands imparting the gift of tongues on believers. There was so much persecution in the 1st century that a powerful pouring out of the Holy Spirit was needed. To grow the church. We are called to spread the gospel today. Thanks be to our Christ Jesus we have His Word to gently, lovingly lead the to Christ. His powerful word is able to instruct. 2 Timothy 2 15 16. Hebrews 4 12.The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth! Praise be to our Savior, King and God!

Hello Chauntana. We agree on God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, not speaking in tongues the way they did on the day of Pentecost. There is no one left alive from the first century to impart the gift of tongues through the laying on of hands. I think each person needs to spend more time in prayer. When I was at a luncheon 3 years ago, Saeed Abedini spoke and said that American Christians on the whole are much better Bible readers than praying. We need more alone time with God, so He can speak to us.

Hello Evangelist Chauntana, we agree. I understand and we are saying the same thing. I don 't agree that people speak in different languages today unless they know the language already. The purpose of the Day of Pentecost was to grow the church. You know that. I respectfully disagree.

Part 3 In 1 Corinthians 15 1 thru 4, Paul is reminding them that that are saved. Remember Paul went there to teach them to put them on the right tract so that they could all speak the same thing after being saved. Paul also admonished them not to forbid speaking in tongues, 1 Corinthians 14 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues .

Part 2 The book of Romans is addressing the Roman Christians that were already saved, Romans 1 1 thru 7. Also the Corinthian people were already saved as well. The Corinthians were baptized, Acts 18 8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. When you read Romans 10 7 thru 14, these are the conditions of Salvation not the plan of Salvation. Yes, a person has to believe however this is not the only thing you have to do. Faith alone does not save you, James 2 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone . The devils believe and tremble, James 2 19. You still have to follow Acts 2 38.