Transcript Slide 1

Acts 1: 4-5
4 On
one occasion, while [Jesus] was
eating with them, He gave them this
command: “Do not leave Jerusalem,
but wait for the gift my Father
promised, which you have heard me
5
speak about. For John baptized with
water, but in a few days you will
be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Paraclete (“aid called to one’s side”)
The role of the Holy Spirit on Earth,
as described by Jesus in John 14 & 16.
This word has been translated to mean:
Comforter, Counselor, Advocate,
Intercessor, Helper, Companion, & Friend
The Holy Spirit is all of these…and more!
“Paraclete Passages”
John 14: 16-17, 26
* He helps us, He is with us forever,
Spirit of truth, He lives within believers,
teaches us/reminds us of Jesus’ words
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John 16: 7-11
* He comes to convict the hearts of
those in the world in regards to sin,
righteousness, and judgment
In Acts 2: 1-13,
the Holy Spirit arrives
on the day of Pentecost
(an important Jewish
festival when a large
crowd would be in town),
filling the Christians with
the Spirit’s presence &
the miraculous ability to
speak in other languages.
Acts 2: 3-4
3
“They saw what seemed to be
tongues of fire that separated and
came to rest on each of them.
4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in other tongues
as the Spirit enabled them.”
Not only did this miraculous
event minister to the hearts
of the community (as shown
later), it also greatly
comforted and encouraged
the Church to be bold and
begin preaching the Gospel
of Jesus Christ…as He had
commanded them to in the
“Great Commission.”
Acts 2:37
“When the people
heard this, they were
cut to the heart
and said to Peter and
the other apostles,
“Brothers,
what shall we do?”
Acts 2: 38-39
38 Peter
replied, “Repent and
be baptized, every one of you, in the name
of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of
your sins. And you will receive the gift of the
Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and
your children and for all who are far off
—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 2: 40-41
40 With
many other words [Peter]
warned them; and he pleaded with them,
“Save yourselves from this corrupt
generation.” 41 Those who accepted
his message were baptized, and
about three thousand were added
to their number that day.
“Pentecost Principles”
1.) Conviction of Sin leading to Repentance
2.) Cleansing of Heart and Life
3.) Clarity of your Life’s Purpose in Christ
4.) Courage to fulfill that Purpose