Scripture
Acts 8:14-15 “When the apostles back in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there. As soon as they arrived, they prayed for these new Christians to receive the Holy Spirit.
Observation
1) The Samaritans accepted the message of Christ and were new Christians
2) The church sent Peter and John to teach the new converts.
3) They had been saved but had not received the Holy Spirit.
4) The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a second experience after salvation. These verses plainly reveal this.
5) Vs. 17 says “They received the Holy Spirit.”
Application
The doctrine of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is clearly taught in the Book of Acts. It is a second experience after salvation that empowers believers for service. It must be taught and practiced in First A/G. It is who we are and what makes us distinct. It must be proclaimed boldly without compromise. We need to be empowered to fulfill God’s will in this community.
Prayer
Fill me afresh and anew. Give me a fresh filling of your Holy Spirit. Pour out your spirit upon all flesh: young and old, male and female, rich and poor. May all your people be empowered to advance your kingdom on the earth.
