Chapter 4
The Holy Spirit
At Work in Salvation:
Gift:
Gift for the called:
Acts 2:38-39
38 Peter
said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus
Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the
Holy Spirit.
39 “For
the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many
as the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
Here is the formula for receiving
the gift of the Holy Spirit. Since you have repented and been baptized
(remember our assumptions), then you have received Him. There are instances,
though, in the Bible in which people received the Holy Spirit without being
baptized; Cornelius and family being the most prominent. Also notice that this
is a gift. You didn’t have to earn it; didn’t have to get good enough; and
didn’t have to understand all about it. In verse 39 it says that this is a
promise. The Holy Spirit is a promise from the Father. God always keeps His
promises. It also says it wasn’t just for the first Church … it’s for as many
as the Lord our God will call to Himself. That means YOU!
If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what
He would say:
"I
have chosen to give My children My Spirit. He is all that I am. When He
indwells you, you will experience My life in you. He is for all who turn to Me,
not just for a few special chosen ones. He also will be with you for all
eternity. I have promised Him to all My children, and they can enjoy His presence
throughout their lives.”
49. God has called me
to Himself; I have repented; been baptized; and I have received the gift of the
Holy Spirit. I didn’t have to earn it. He was a gift to me.
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