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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 Shelley, My study of the Scriptures is an ongoing thing and open to change; in fact I penciled in some changes today in consideration of what to write to you. My understanding of the Holy Spirit and the holy spirit is different from most, I must say, so take it for what it is worth. I believe that our faith is begun in the Spirit. The Spirit indwells us as believers. The Holy Spirit comes upon us for special service. But I also believe, (and this is where I differ), that we are filled with the holy spirit, lower case. We are to test the spirits. Christ baptized with the holy spirit. The holy spirit is the gift, the promise, the down payment. I welcome any discussion. From the heart, Ray |
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