Title: The Gift of the Holy Spirit
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Bible: Acts 2:37-47 Title: Gift of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost Sunday)
God is the Father who gives us the best gifts. The gift of the Holy Spirit is given to those who believe in Jesus as the Christ. To those who call on the name of the Lord, the Holy Spirit speaks in us, teaches us, enlightens us, and guides us.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit and the Birth of the Church
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
First, have you received Jesus as your Savior? (John 1:12) Second, have you received the Holy Spirit? (Acts 19:2), Third, are you filled with the Holy Spirit? (Ephesians 5:18) , if our faith is filled with the Holy Spirit and our nature and life have not changed, our faith is false and our confession is false. Our change is absolutely essential. Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? There are people who need a question.
1) He always has a dark expression on his face.
There is the Holy Spirit who is the Comforter (paracratos), and it is impossible as a believer to live in a depressed state without always rejoicing in the Lord, not giving thanks for everything, and praying without ceasing.
2) A person who always causes pain to others.
Such a person must be someone who finds fault with any person. He is a natural complainer, gets angry over even the smallest things, brings out old emotions and pain, and causes pain. But the wounds are so painful that they cannot be healed. Those who have received the gift of the Holy Spirit will be edification, encouragement and comfort to all. However, if you are always anxious and unhappy and do not want to meet again, you should check whether you have received the Holy Spirit when you believe.
3) A person who is immersed in the pleasures of the world.
They like to ignore the blessings of godliness and indulge in worldly pleasures. He misses Sundays, neglects his prayer life, and enjoys belonging to the world more than the teaching materials of the saints. Many people are tormented in the process of greedyly collecting worldly wealth.
those who have received the gift of the Holy Spirit
He is a person who rejoices always, prays without ceasing, and gives thanks in everything. These are people who live according to their father's will. Their facial expressions reveal the joy of being filled with the Holy Spirit. And you can feel the sweet and deep praise and thanks to God in the conversations of everyday life. You can feel the love of the Father just by being with them for just ten minutes. Let us pray daily that we may live in the fullness of the grace of the Holy Spirit.
He is interested in worldly affairs, but is indifferent to the kingdom of God and the Holy Spirit.
Even though you are evil, if you know how to give good gifts to your children, will your heavenly Father not give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him (Luke 11:13) We must test our faith every day. You have to build yourself on the really right faith. Repent of ignoring, rejecting, and turning away from the Holy Spirit, and ask for a happy life filled with the Holy Spirit.