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What is Pentecost?
The day of Pentecost was observed in Jerusalem fifty days after
the celebration of the Passover which commemorated Israel's deliverance
out of Egypt. It is significant that this day was chosen by the Lord to
begin the fulfillment of Joel 2:28: '' I will
pour out my spirit upon all flesh…''
The Spirit came upon the waiting, praying disciples in an
overwhelming manner. Their complete commitment to Christ and His commission
evoked a mighty baptism of God's power. This was evidenced initially
by their speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4). The Spirit was resident in their
lives from that moment. The Spirit -filled early church witnessed many
outstanding miraculous happenings (Act 3:1-7; 4:31). They were able to
lead victorious lives as a result of their Pentecostal experience.
TWO BAPTISMS were disclosed on the day of Pentecost. There was
a baptism in the Holy Spirit and , in the Apostle Peter's message that
followed, water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ was commanded (Acts 2: 38).
This outward, physical baptism mysteriously merges with that of the Spirit, and
is the "one baptism" of Ephesians 4:5. This is what Jesus referred
to as being '' born again'' in John 3:3-7. And how wonderful to be born into the
family of God -changed, transformed, and made a ''new creature in Christ Jesus."
No, PENTECOST IS NOT A DENOMINATION. It is a new birth experience. It is primitive Christianity made relevant to today's world. The people referred to as Pentecostal simply believe, teach, and receive all that transpired on that birthday of the church…Pentecost 33 A.D.
- Tract # 1567221335 by Word Aflame Press
