Acts 2:1-13
Pentecost: The Spirit's Coming

Acts 2:1-13 - Sermon Summary

This sermon by Stephen Armstrong specifically focuses on the significance of the day of Pentecost. Armstrong argues that Pentecost, a Jewish feast commemorating the giving of the Law, is fulfilled in the arrival of the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to live righteously. He compares the Old Testament's shadow of the Law to the New Testament's reality of the Spirit, emphasizing that the former is superseded by the latter.

Armstrong then examines the miraculous manifestations of the Spirit at Pentecost, such as the sound of rushing wind, tongues of fire, and speaking in tongues. He contends that these events were unique to that specific historical moment and should not be taken as a general pattern for all believers. Finally, Armstrong clarifies the distinction between the indwelling and filling of the Holy Spirit, highlighting that the former is essential for salvation while the latter is a specific, often momentary, experience.