The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts
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The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts
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INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Intro to Acts The Holy Spirit
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT………………………………………………………………………………………………1 What Did Jesus Say About the Holy Spirit? What Was the Holy Spirit’s Role? Why is the Holy Spirit necessary?
THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT………………………………………………………………2 Corporate Prayer and Unity Prior to the Holy Spirit’s Coming The Signs of the Holy Spirit’s Presence The filling of the Holy Spirit
HOW DID THE HOLY SPIRIT IMPACT BELIEVERS AND NON BELIEVERS…………………………..3 Conversion of Non Believers Unity Within the Body of Believers Power for the Apostles Teaching and Ministry
CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
The Holy Spirit is a Gift Jesus Promised the Holy Spirit The Spirit has Jesus’ Character The Spirit Continues to Work Today
The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts The Holy Spirit is both prevalent and essential in the book of Acts. Written by Luke around AD 70, Acts is an account of the works of the apostles, the early church, and the conversion of the Gentiles through the workings of the Holy Spirit. The book of Acts is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke, and gives great detail regarding salvation and the effects of Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection through direct accounts of the early church. The purpose of this book is to show the workings of the Holy Spirit in the early church and to exemplify how Jesus’ ministry continued after His death. It is also a continuum of the Old Testament’s promises and prophesies, and links the two covenants through the manifestation of the Holy Spirit (Bock, 2007). As the Holy Spirit is considered throughout this writing, the aspects of the Holy Spirit’s person, the Holy Spirit’s appearance, and the Holy Spirit’s impact will be discussed in depth.
Who is the Holy
The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts
Student Name
Course and Section
Date
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Intro to Acts The Holy Spirit
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT………………………………………………………………………………………………1 What Did Jesus Say About the Holy Spirit? What Was the Holy Spirit’s Role? Why is the Holy Spirit necessary?
THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT………………………………………………………………2 Corporate Prayer and Unity Prior to the Holy Spirit’s Coming The Signs of the Holy Spirit’s Presence The filling of the Holy Spirit
HOW DID THE HOLY SPIRIT IMPACT BELIEVERS AND NON BELIEVERS…………………………..3 Conversion of Non Believers Unity Within the Body of Believers Power for the Apostles Teaching and Ministry
CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
The Holy Spirit is a Gift Jesus Promised the Holy Spirit The Spirit has Jesus’ Character The Spirit Continues to Work Today
The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts The Holy Spirit is both prevalent and essential in the book of Acts. Written by Luke around AD 70, Acts is an account of the works of the apostles, the early church, and the conversion of the Gentiles through the workings of the Holy Spirit. The book of Acts is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke, and gives great detail regarding salvation and the effects of Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection through direct accounts of the early church. The purpose of this book is to show the workings of the Holy Spirit in the early church and to exemplify how Jesus’ ministry continued after His death. It is also a continuum of the Old Testament’s promises and prophesies, and links the two covenants through the manifestation of the Holy Spirit (Bock, 2007). As the Holy Spirit is considered throughout this writing, the aspects of the Holy Spirit’s person, the Holy Spirit’s appearance, and the Holy Spirit’s impact will be discussed in depth.
Who is the Holy
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