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NASB | Acts 10:44 ¶ While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 10:44 ¶ While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message [confirming God's acceptance of Gentiles]. |
Bible Question:
Some people believe that in order to recieve the Holy Spirit certain things must happen (i.e. laying on of hands, manifestations of the spirit). As I have been studying the book of Acts, it appears to me that God gave the Holy Spirit to different people in different ways. Acts chapter 10 is a great example of how the Holy Spirit comes to the first Gentiles without any human intervention. I am realizing that as humans, we want to make the Holy Spirit understandable and sometimes "put Him in a box" saying that things must happen this way or that way. I am searching for a better, more clear understanding of how the Holy Spirit comes to believers initially. Acts 2:38 says it is a gift for all who the Lord calls to himself. Acts 5:32 says that God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. Does anyone have any insight from the scriptures on this topic for me? Thanks! Shelley |
Bible Answer: Hi Shelly, I can only speak for myself as a lay person on this issue. I sincerely believe that God gives the Holy Spirit according to Acts: 5:32. I was a child of 9 when I was called by the Spirit. It was an awesome experience that gives me chills to this day. I was in Sunday School, singing "Come Into My Life Lord Jesus" when I heard someone call my name. Everyone else was singing. I alomost froze. My name was called again. I kept singing, but answerd from the inside. The voice responded by saying, "I'm here." I told my mom and we spoke to the preacher about it together. I was babtized three weeks later. Let me tell you, it had an impact on my life. In no way will my faith waiver. I will never doubt that there is a God, or that Jesus is the Son of God. I'm not a minister or preacher of any sort. I wasn't called for that purpose. My calling was a simple one...to be an example for others. I'm not perfect by any means. Sometimes I fail in my task. BUT, I never doubt that because Jesus died on the cross and paid the penalties for my sins past and present, I am assured of salvation. I have been doing some Bible study recently and have been reminded that we constantly have to be vigilant in our endeavors to be as Christ-like as possible. We must forgive others totally and completely as Christ would in order to receive forgiveness. Sometimes we forget that we have to forgive. We must also guard what we say. The Bible is full of scriptures about how our mouths and words can cause us to sin. I am constantly reminded that if I am to be an expample to others, I have to be on my guard always. As in all things, nothing is free. It doesn't matter how one is "Called by God". If you are "Called", you are given a great honor and an unbelievable responsibility. Love in Christ SewSusan |
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