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NASB | Acts 2:17 'AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' God says, 'THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:17 'AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' says God, 'THAT I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE [divinely prompted] VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM [divinely prompted] DREAMS; |
Bible Question:
Some Christians believe that before the return of Christ there is yet coming a massive outpouring of the Spirit of God, such as the world has never seen. Others believe that this will not happen since the Bible speaks of a great falling away in the last days. I came across the vision at www.etpv.org/1996-97/thegiant.html and would like to ask how you believe its contents lines up with Scripture. Thanks. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Cuhigher! While it is certainly possible that God will yet again pour out His Spirit in some remarkable way, Acts 2:17 is the wrong verse to use to support such a view. Acts 2:17 is a quote from Joel 2:28-32. Peter said that the events of the first Pentecost were the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy. I read the 'vision' you referenced and saw nothing, other than the misapplication of Acts 2:17, which could be either supported or denied from Scripture. Like most 'visions', it will stand or fall depending upon whether or not it comes to pass. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |