Pastor Ralph Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledilly Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 At Pentecost, the Father and the Son sent out the Holy Spirit from heaven to spiritually baptize those who had believed in Christ for the forgiveness of sins. This permanent immersion in God’s Spirit had never happened before in all of human history, but the promise had been prophesied in Old Testament scriptures. In Acts 1 & 2 there are 6 word analogies for this event: baptize, come upon, filled with, pour out, receive the gift, and the promise (of the Holy Spirit as foretold in Scripture and by Jesus). Since they are all used in describing this one day of the Spirit’s coming at Pentecost, it seems clear that these analogies are indeed essentially used synonymously. When the outpouring of the Spirit happened, the 120 people meeting together in one place were filled and began to speak “in other tongues”. The full account reveals these were understandable, known human languages. There were Jews staying in Jerusalem who were “from every nation under heaven” (from 3 continents) and spoke a variety of languages and dialects. A multitude throughout the city heard the sound (of the Spirit) like a mighty rushing wind and came to investigate. Verses 5-12 describe their astonishment that despite the fact that these Spirit-baptized Galileans were speaking to at least a dozen different language groups, each foreigner was hearing in his own native language. They were “amazed and perplexed” and wondered what this meant. In verses 17-21, Peter reminded them of the prophecy of Joel (2:28-32). The full prophecy he quoted includes events that are still yet to be fulfilled, but I think Peter was indicating to them that “the last days” had begun and God was pouring out the promise of the Holy Spirit (vs.33). This began with the Jews, but was later also offered to the Gentile world. Salvation had now come to all who call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ with repentance, and this salvation was/is accompanied by the baptism/overwhelming/infilling/poured out gift of the long-promised Spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blezed Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? The people spoke in other tongues. What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? Baptize (Acts 1:5) Come upon (Acts 1:8) Filled (Acts 2:4) Pour out (Acts 2:17-18, 33) Receive a gift (Acts 2:38) Promise (Acts 2:39, cf. 2:33) These word analogies are often used but not always. What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? The Jews from foreign lands heard their own language being spoken and they saw the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) Peter interpreted that what they heard was the outpouring of the Spirit and seeing the prophecy being fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis81 Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? The filling of the Holy Spirit as promised What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Baptize (Acts 1:5); Come upon (Acts 1:8); Filled (Acts 2:4); Pour out (Acts 2:17-18, 33); Receive a gift (Acts 2:38); Promise (Acts 2:39, cf. 2:33) “baptism, clothing, giving, receiving, sending, coming upon, filling, pouring out, gift, promise. These are essentially interchangeable in the New Testament and can speak of the same experience” Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? I’d say yes What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? "Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.” In context (Acts 2:14-36), attendees at Pentecost saw and hear the fulfilling of the prophesied promise. They saw and heard filled recipients of the Holy Spirit testifying/declaring the truth of the Gospel in various languages, (Acts 2:6-12), each man understanding what the 120 filled recipients were saying. They saw a concluding demonstration that Jesus was the Messiah; they heard “thus said the Lord” that drew them near. How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? He interpreted the prophecy given by Joel 2:28-29 had come to fruition; however his interpretation was in part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyFelipe Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 8:24 PM, Pastor Ralph said: Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in the previous history? Answer: There was baptism of the Holy Spirit and disciples spoke in tongues. What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Answer: Baptize, Came-upon, Filled, Pour-out, Received a gift and Promise. Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? Answer: Yes. What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? Answer: Jews from foreign land hear desciples talking their own language and declaring/witnessing the truth about Jesus Christ. They also witness the filling of Holy Spirit in the desciples thru the fire-shape tongue. How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) Answer: Peter interpreted what they heard and saw by qouting what Prophet Joel prophesied long time ago that one day the Lord Jesus will pour out His spirit to His people and their son's and daughter's will prophesy, their old men will dream dreams, their young men will see visions and even to their servants Jesus will pour out His spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Michael Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Speaking in tongues as evidence that the Holy Spirit had come upon them. They are baptized, and filled as the promise of a helper was poured out on them. Peter accurately interpreted Scripture of the promise to pour out His Spirit upon His people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eilen Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 On the Day of Pentecost the disciples were assembled in one place and there was a sound of rushing wind and there appeared cloven tongues like fire and it sat on each disciple filling them with the Holy Ghost. The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them utterance. Word analogies were: receiving the Holy Spirit, being baptized in the Holy Spirit, filled with the Holy Spirit, pouring out of the Holy Spirit. Yes. They were able to see the tongues of fire sitting on the disciples, that is, the disciples receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised them. They were able to hear the disciples speaking their languages. Peter said that what the Jews were seeing was prophesied by the prophet Joel. That God would pour out His Holy Spirit on all believers who will be saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutsa Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 QUESTION 1 LESSON 6 What happened at Pentecost that was different from anything that had happened in previous history? The event was spontaneous and the noise and tongues of flames were witnessed by all who were in Jerusalem on the day. Everyone was a passive recipient and there was no person who initiated what took place. There were no Moses, no high priest no Elijah or some other prophet presiding over the event. Jesus was no longer amongst the disciples. This event was being rolled out without human intervention. This was a completely new thing where no one could pinpoint who was making things happen. What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Baptized, Filled, Receive a gift, Promise, Pour out, Come upon. Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? Baptize I would say yes we find synonymous use in several chapters of the Acts What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? They saw men who were Galileans, these men were declaring the wonders of God in the language of each foreign land the Jews in the audience came from. They could not understand what was happening and some concluded that the Galileans had had too much wine. How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) Peter saw the event – the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as a fulfilment of the Scripture in (Joel 2:29-32) were it is written that, “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesca Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 he apostles were all baptized with the Holy Spirit. Tongues of flame appeared over each man's head. They all "spoke in tongues", in fact they were all speaking to the crowds of people from foreign lands abd each foreigner heard an apostle's voice speaking the language he was familiar with. The phrase "speaking in tongues" has arrived in our lifetimes as a girt from God. This is not quite what the words mean, their deeper meaning would read that they "spoke in many languages". The Jewish foreigners accused the apostles of being drunk. They were perplexed that all of them could hear the apostles' message and understand it because it was in their iwn language. Peter corrected them sayting that they were not drunk, especially drunk especially because it was still so early in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dave Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) God poured out His Spirit on believers. What makes this so unique is the fact that these people who received the Spirit were not profits or high priests from the Levi tribe Words used to describe this include baptized, poured out, filled, come upon, overshadowed, filled, and received. These are a match to the words used in Acts 2. The Jews from other countries saw and heard people suddenly speaking in languages they were familiar with. People were prophesying and witnessing Jesus. Peter interpreted what He saw as a fulfillment of the prophecy from Joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) At Pentecost, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. The word analogies are; baptize, come upon. filled, pour out, receive a gift, and promise. Yes, these analogies are used synonymously with others to describe what is happening. They heard a noise like a mighty rushing wind and they heard the disciples speak in their own tongues. Peter told them that had been foretold by Joel's prophecy before; that the Spirit would be poured out on people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosegarden Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 1:24 PM, Pastor Ralph said: Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) a. At Pentecost the promise of the Holy Spirit was poured out. "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (Acts 2:4) This fulfilled Joel's prophecy (Joel 2:28-29) b. Baptize with the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit Comes upon you, filled with the Holy Spirit, Pour out my Spirit, receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit, the Promise of the Spirit. c. Yes d. Jews heard and saw that: Acts 2:2-4 Suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. e. Peter stated that these people are not drunk as you suppose, but this is that which was uttered by the Prophet Joel (Joel 2:28-29) “And it shall come to pass afterward,that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen11 Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 1:24 PM, Pastor Ralph said: Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) The Spirit is "poured out" upon believers Baptize (Acts 1:5) Come upon (Acts 1:8) Filled (Acts 2:4) Pour out (Acts 2:17-18, 33) Receive a gift (Acts 2:38) Promise (Acts 2:39, cf. 2:33) Yes Speaking in other tongues They received a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) It was at Pentecost that the church was born and that the Holy Spirit began His work of building the church by baptizing believers into the Body of Christ. This was the first time that believers were permanently indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and it was as a result of a promise that Jesus had made to His disciples. The great miracle of Pentecost is the coming of the Holy Spirit upon all believers, for previously the Spirit came and went, indwelling selected individuals for brief periods of time. Now, He comes to take up permanent residence in the heart of all Christians all the time, and this is the “promise” God fulfilled and “the gift” He gave at Pentecost. "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. 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 2:38-39). Baptism, come upon, giving, promise, poured out, receive a gift, and filled - these word analogies used in Acts 2 have essentially the same meaning. The Jews heard the sudden noise like a rushing wind that seemed to come from heaven - they knew it was not an effect of the weather. They also saw what appeared to them like fiery tongues moving in all directions which came and settled on each person. The Holy Spirit then took control of everyone and they began speaking in a foreign language declaring the wonderful works of God (2:11). There were Jews from every nation, yet they heard everything in their own language. Peter is now filled with the Holy Spirit, and he explains that part of what had happened was prophesied in Joel 2:1-32, and that there will come the Day of the Lord when Jesus will judge the ungodly and setup His Kingdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godswriter Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) They spoke in tongues that they did not know. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit is what gave them the utterance of speaking in tongues they didn’t know. The word analogies used were baptize, come upon, filled, pour out, receive a gift, and promise. I would say there are used the same way. They thought the men who were speaking in their tongues were drunk. That it was foretold by the prophet Joel what was happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Botshelo Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 6. Baptized with the Holy Spirit Jerusalem -- Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? ANS: Q 1: The disciples of Jesus received the Promise. "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (Acts 2:4, NIV). Scripture Reference: Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts a) What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? ANS: Q1a: We've have six different word analogies that seem to describe the same phenomenon: Baptize (Acts 1:5), Come upon (Acts 1:8), Filled (Acts 2:4 ), Pour out (Acts 2:17-18, 33), Receive a gift (Acts 2:38), and Promise (Acts 2:39, cf. 2:33). b) Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? ANS: Q 1b: Yes there are c) What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? ANS: Q 1c: They heard people prophesying, and speaking in other tongues. They saw changed men filled with boldness and power. Each nation could hear their own language. "Exalted to the right hand of God, [Jesus] has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear." (Acts 2:33) d) How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21). ANS: Q 1d: Peter interprets it as fulfilling of Joel's prophecy:(Joel 2:28-29): "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy." (Acts 2:17-18). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Grant Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) 1. The Holy Spirit came on them and they spoke in tongues. 2. Baptize (Acts 1:5) Come upon (Acts 1:8) Filled (Acts 2:4) Pour out (Acts 2:17-18, 33) Receive a gift (Acts 2:38) Promise (Acts 2:39, cf. 2:33) 3. Yes 4. They saw the tongues of fire sitting on the disciples and the disciples receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised them. They heard the disciples speaking their languages. 5. Peter interpreted by recalling: the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as a fulfillment of the Scripture in (Joel 2:29-32) were it is written that, “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Mc Daniel Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Q 1. (Act 2) what happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) Q1a. The scripture tells “All were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” in Acts 2:4 Q 1b. The word analogies used to describe this phenomenon is a Greek word pimplēmi. Q 1c, Yes, there are six different word analogies to describe the same phenomenon are as follow: 1 Baptize (Acts 1:5); 2. Come upon (Acts 1:8); 3. Filled (Acts 2:4); 4. Pour out (Acts 2:17-18,33); 5. Receive a gift (Acts 2:38); 6. Promise (Acts 2:39, cf 2:33) Q1d. The Jews or multitude were “confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. …. saying, ” Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans? they heard every man in their own tongue, wherein they were born. Q1e. Peter stood with the eleven, and proclaim that “For these are not drunken, as ye suppose” ..this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the day, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and you sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.” ( Act 2:14-21) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippians1.2 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? The Church of Christ was birth. What started at Calvary on the Cross, when the Temple curtain was "split in two" , was completed 50 days later at Pentecost. Access to God the Father was now available to any who believed at that point; at Pentecost the actual ability was now "permanently" given to any who believe by having been baptized with the Holy Spirit individually. "Exalted to the right hand of God, [Jesus] has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear." (Acts 2:33) What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? There are six word analogies : Baptize (Acts 1:5), Come upon (Acts 1:8), Filled (Acts 2:4), Pour out (Acts 2:17-18, 33), Receive a gift (Acts 2:38), Promise (Acts 2:39, cf. 2:33); these six words describe what happened at Pentecost to those who waited upon the LORD faithfully and received the Holy Spirit. Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? Yes. "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. 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 2:38-39) What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (Acts 2:4) . The faithful Jews from every nation got to hear , in their own language , the Good News of what Christ had done for them and they could see the evidence that God was working through those men from the Upper room. How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) When the crowd thought that the disciples were drunk , Peter simply quoted an Old Covenant promise that God had spoken of , things HE would do differently in the Last Days; now 3000 more would see and believe and also receive the Holy Spirit. "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy." (Acts 2:17-18, quoting Joel 2:28-29) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Donnelly Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 The experience at Pentecost was not altogether novel. The Holy Spirit had fallen upon people before - we think of Moses, whose face shone, and his seventy elders, Elijah and Elisha and even Saul. Although the Spirit had not appeared as tongues of fire, He had appeared in physical form as a dove. The new elements were the remaining of the Spirit - which we refer to ad the indwelling -and the fact that the disciples spoke in tongues. The Blessed Spirit causes us to speak in tongues for three reasons. Firstly to confirm our baptism or filling. secondly to help us with our praise and worship, and finally to convey a message, in which case the presence of a person with a gift of interpretation is essential. Paul even adjures us not to give the message in the absence of an interpreter. It is clear that at Pentecost a message - the message- was being preached, but there was no interpreter. That leaves us with two possibilities. The first is that the disciples were speaking in different languages, and, as there are more than twelve locations mentioned, switching between them. The other is that on this unique occasion the Holy S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Donnelly Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 The experience at Pentecost was not altogether novel. The Holy Spirit had fallen upon people before - we think of Moses, whose face shone, and his seventy elders, Elijah and Elisha and even Saul. Although the Spirit had not appeared as tongues of fire, He had appeared in physical form as a dove. The new elements were the remaining of the Spirit - which we refer to ad the indwelling -and the fact that the disciples spoke in tongues. The Blessed Spirit causes us to speak in tongues for three reasons. Firstly to confirm our baptism or filling. secondly to help us with our praise and worship, and finally to convey a message, in which case the presence of a person with a gift of interpretation is essential. Paul even adjures us not to give the message in the absence of an interpreter. It is clear that at Pentecost a message - the message- was being preached, but there was no interpreter. That leaves us with two possibilities. The first is that the disciples were speaking in different languages, and, as there are more than twelve locations mentioned, switching between them. The other is that on this unique occasion the Holy Spirit conferred, temporarily, the gift of interpretation on all the hearers, so whatever language or languages the disciples spoke, the hearer heard in his own tongue. When Cornelius and his household came under the power of the Spirit, there was no need for an interpreter, as they were praising and worshipping, and the main reason was to witness to Peter, ans thence the Jews, that God had accepted the Gentiles in Jesus the Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 10:24 AM, Pastor Ralph said: Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) 1. a: For the first time the Holy Spirit baptized those assembled and they spoke in languages unknown to them but which were understood by those from other nations who heard them. This was preceded by the sound of a violent tempest or wind which filled the whole house. The people had visible "tongues of fire" resting above their heads. They were all filled, diffused throughout their souls with the Holy Spirit. This sound was heard by the multitude , and they were beside themselves with amazement thinking the people were drunk, though it was only 9:00 in the morning. b. Baptized in the Holy Spirit. Pour out. Come upon them, Fill them. Receive. c. Yes, they are. d. They heard the Gospel in their own individual languages. They saw the tongues of fire resting on those baptized. They heard the sound like that of the rushing violent wind or tempest. They saw normally stoic well behaved men behaving as if they were overwhelmed, looking drunk at 9:00 a.m. (the usual prayer time in the temple) d. Peter explained that this was Joel 2:28-32 being fulfilled in their seeing and hearing....and preached the Gospel of Salvation in Jesus, alone. That no longer was it necessary to have a priest or intermediary in order to be in relationship with God because He would be living in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD35 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (Acts 2:4) What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? We have six different word analogies that seem to describe the same phenomenon: Baptize (Acts 1:5) Come upon (Acts 1:8) Filled (Acts 2:4) Pour out (Acts 2:17-18, 33) Receive a gift (Acts 2:38) Promise (Acts 2:39, cf. 2:33) Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? Yes these word analogies are used synonymously with others What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,[b]10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.” How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) Peter interprets it as fulfilling Joel's prophecy: "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy." (Acts 2:17-18, quoting Joel 2:28-29) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic Wanderer Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Q1. (Acts 2) What happened at Pentecost that was different than anything that had happened in previous history? The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ disciples (in a house where they were gathered) He filled the house, and He filled all (120) of them! Something like tongues of fire rested on them and they began to speak in other languages (tongues). Devout men from many nations heard them (in their own language) telling the mighty works of God! This event was unique in a number of ways : It was spontaneous. No person initiated the event. What looked like flames of fire rested on the disciples and they spoke in a number of known languages. (Separately or in unison?) The sound of a mighty rushing wind was heard by many people This was a completely new thing. A new age of grace commenced. The gospel was preached The church was born, 3000 people were baptized. The gift of the Holy Spirit was offered to the hearers of Peter’s message. People were added daily to the church. What word analogies are used to describe this phenomenon? The Holy Spirit rested upon them, He is referred to as the gift of the Holy Spirit, the promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was poured out, and the people were filled with the Holy Spirit. Are these word analogies essentially used synonymously with others in Acts 2? Yes What did the Jews from foreign lands hear and see? Devout men from many nations heard them (in their own language) telling the mighty works of God! How did Peter interpret what they heard and saw? (Acts 2:14-21) Peter understood that the outpouring of the Spirit was in fulfilment of the prophecies of Joel and ushered in the “last days”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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