Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

Under The Influence—Of The Early Church.

Acts 2:1-4TPT

Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit?

In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

The role of the Holy Spirit and His infilling are clearly seen in Acts chapter 2.

One quick thought—Just as the Feast of Passover was fulfilled 50 day’s earlier through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

On this particular day, Pentecost, known also as the Feast of Weeks, or Feast of Harvest was fulfilled. Pentecost meaning, 50.

Again—Just as Jesus’ shed blood fulfilled Passover, the Feast of Pentecost, or the Feast of Harvest, gathered God’s people in one mind and one accord.

The Holy Spirit was given so that God’s people, could walk in agreement and enjoy fellowship one with another.

Acts 2:1-4TPT On the day Pentecost was being fulfilled, all the disciples were gathered in one place. 2 Suddenly they heard the sound of a violent blast of wind rushing into the house from out of the heavenly realm. The roar of the wind was so overpowering it was all anyone could bear! 3 Then all at once a pillar of fire appeared before their eyes. It separated into tongues of fire that engulfed each one of them. 4 They were all filled and equipped with the Holy Spirit and were inspired to speak in tongues—empowered by the Spirit to speak in languages they had never learned!

Just as a pillar of cloud by day led Israel out of bondage, and a pillar of fire by night led them, This pillar of fire on Pentecost would open the way for the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

“This heavenly language inspired all, it also promoted revival.’ ‘The infilling of the Holy Spirit was a game changer!” P.H

Some truth about the Holy Spirit:

He can fill anyone who is His—He has full rights to you.

He gives you a new name and a new voice.

Several things I would like to point out about the fulfilling of Pentecost:

First—people from all over, heard Peter preach and they believed God’s word.

Acts 2:41TPT Those who believed the word that day numbered three thousand. They were all baptized and added to the church.

After Peter’s infilling, He preached two messages that brought 5,000 converts; 5,000 souls emerged out of water!

Two Wednesday’s ago—Brother Steve begun our service, and he read this verse:

2 Corinthians 4:13TPT We have the same Spirit of faith that is described in the Scriptures when it says, “First I believed, then I spoke in faith.” So we also first believe then speak in faith.

As God’s word was believed and spoken—the people’s response was noted by God.

“Revival is simply—men and women, boys and girls believing and responding to the word of God.” P.H

Second, they were devoted to the apostles teaching—Their teaching was sound and brought results.

Acts 2:42TPT Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer.

This devotion linked one another together in communion and prayer. Their sole purpose—Jesus!

The early church shared their spiritual success, for they believed the apostles teaching.

The Prophet Isaiah wrote in, Isaiah 53:1TPT Who has truly believed our revelation? To whom will Yahweh reveal his mighty arm?

God’s arm is a metaphor for His triumphant power. It is said that almost every verse in Isaiah 53, is alluded to in the New Testament in reference to Jesus.

Again, Their faithfulness—produced communion and prayer together.

“When we come together in agreement—when we work together in agreement—when we worship together in agreement—when believed together, God’s revealed word brought demonstration and power!” P.H

Third—Signs and wonders brought an awe! News spread, and momentum gained—Jesus was glorified!

Acts 2:43TPT A deep sense of holy awe swept over everyone, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.

Presently—5,120—converts were on the move—performing many miraculous signs and wonders.

Listen to more from, Acts 5:12-16TPT The apostles performed many signs, wonders, and miracles among the people. 13 And the believers were wonderfully united as they met regularly in the temple courts in the area known as Solomon’s Porch. No one dared harm them, for everyone held them in high regard.

14 Continually more and more people believed in the Lord and were added to their number—great crowds of both men and women. 15 In fact, when people knew Peter was going to walk by, they carried the sick out to the streets and laid them down on cots and mats, knowing the incredible power emanating from him

would overshadow them and heal them. 16 Great numbers of people swarmed into Jerusalem from the nearby villages. They brought with them the sick and those troubled by demons—and everyone was healed!