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NASB | Acts 2:39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:39 "For the promise [of the Holy Spirit] is for you and your children and for all who are far away [including the Gentiles], as many as the Lord our God calls to Himself." [Is 57:19; Joel 2:32] |
Subject: Holy Spirit / Tongues for Today? |
Bible Note: Huron, God's day to you, Three points - The promise of Acts 2:39, IF related to verses 17-21, could be viewed as the promise of Israel, based the the prophecy of Joel. - Since no gift of the Spirit is given to all (1 Cor 12-14), it cannot be initial evidence of the Holy Spirit. - Tongues have no bearing perfect coming, while prohecy and knowledge do (1 Cor 13:8-10). ... I have posts on all three of these. Searcher |