The pouring out of the Holy Spirit New Testament

When the Spirit is poured out From the OT prophets, it meansFrom the OT prophets, it means –God’s blessings have come if we repent –the Savior has died to bring us salvation –we can call upon the Lord to be saved –we can then approach God in prayer In this lesson we will look for New Testament promises of the pouring out of the Spirit and the fulfillment of all these promisesIn this lesson we will look for New Testament promises of the pouring out of the Spirit and the fulfillment of all these promises

John the Baptist Matt. 3:7-12Matt. 3:7-12 –2 “baptisms” – brought by the Christ “with the Holy Spirit”“with the Holy Spirit” “with fire”“with fire” –Isaiah 61:1-3 The Messiah would bringThe Messiah would bring –A day of blessings –A day of vengeance

John the Baptist Tying the 2 passages togetherTying the 2 passages together –Baptized with the Holy Spirit A day of blessing for the repentantA day of blessing for the repentant Same as the pouring out of the Holy Spirit looked at in our last lessonSame as the pouring out of the Holy Spirit looked at in our last lesson –Baptized with fire A day of vengeance on the unrepentantA day of vengeance on the unrepentant Acts 1:4-5Acts 1:4-5

Jesus Christ Jn 7:37-39Jn 7:37-39 –The Spirit would be given as “living water” to believers –Isa 44:3 The same parallel between “water” and the SpiritThe same parallel between “water” and the Spirit –Same idea – a day of blessing on those who believe

Jesus Christ The apostles were promised that the Spirit would …The apostles were promised that the Spirit would … –Be a Helper and abide with them – Jn 14:16-17 –Teach them and remind them – Jn 14:26 –Testify about the Christ – Jn 15:26-27 –Convict the world – Jn 16:7-11 –Guide them into all truth – Jn 16:12-13 –Glorify Jesus – Jn 16:14 A blessing for all who repent, and a special blessing for the apostlesA blessing for all who repent, and a special blessing for the apostles

Peter Acts 2:14-16Acts 2:14-16 –Tied Joel 2:28-32 to that day’s events Acts 2:33Acts 2:33 –The outpouring of the Spirit was a promise Jesus received from the Father –Acts 1:4-5 The promise spoken of as being baptized with the Holy SpiritThe promise spoken of as being baptized with the Holy Spirit

Peter Acts 2:37-39Acts 2:37-39 –“Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” –For the promise is to them and others What promise?What promise? –The gift of the Holy Spirit – Acts 2:38 –The outpouring of the Spirit – Acts 2:33 –The same as what Jesus had promised believers in Jn 7: 37-39

Conclusion Old Testament prophets promised a pouring out of the Spirit to comeOld Testament prophets promised a pouring out of the Spirit to come –One that would include the manifestation of special gifts –One that would enable the people of God to keep His will John and Jesus promised a baptism with the Spirit, brought in by JesusJohn and Jesus promised a baptism with the Spirit, brought in by Jesus Peter in his first gospel sermon...Peter in his first gospel sermon... –Proclaims this promise to be fulfilled with the outpouring of the Spirit - Ac 2:16,33 –Appears to offer the Spirit as a gift to all who obey the gospel - Ac 2:38-39

Questions Does this mean the baptism of the Holy Spirit is for us today?Does this mean the baptism of the Holy Spirit is for us today? What exactly is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?What exactly is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Next lesson we’ll try to answer these questions