I. Preliminary Textual and Historical Considerations
A. The gifts were given by God B. The gifts could be counterfeited or misused. 1. Tongues could be fraudulent -- 12:1-3 2. Prophets could be in speaking from themselves -- 14:29-33 C. A Study of the NT Prophet Agabus
II. Pentecost – Acts 2:1-13
A. What actually Occurred 2:1-13 1. Not pagans – but Jews, Proselytes and God-fearers. 2. They heard in their own language
B. Peter's Explanation of what Occurred 2:14-21
1. We are now in the “last days”. 2. The Holy Spirit would be poured out. 3. All flesh. 4. The Holy Spirits coming in the NT way would be evidenced by signs that show that Jesus had fulfilled the OT. 5. There are signs that had already occurred 6. Relevance to Peter's Jewish hearers 7. Whosoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.
C. Joel's Prophecy -- Joel 2:30-32
1. We should note that NT prophets essentially functioned in the same way as OT prophets.
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...