Rome

「And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.」

How does the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost differ from the Spirit's work in the Old Testament?

Acts 2:17 cites Joel's promise that the Spirit would be poured out on all flesh — does this mark a new era of the Spirit?

「For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel After those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, And on their heart also will I write them: And I will be to them a God, And they shall be to me a people:」

What continuity exists between Pentecost and believers' experience today?

Is the Spirit's work in apostolic times continuous with today?

「And when they had gone through the whole island unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus;」

Why did three thousand repent and be baptized on Pentecost, giving birth to the church?

The crowd was cut to the heart at the gospel, and Peter urged them to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit—and the church was born.

「And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper country came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples:」

Why did the Holy Spirit descend on the fiftieth day, exactly ten days after Jesus' ascension?

Jesus told the disciples to wait, and on the day of Pentecost the Spirit came as tongues of fire and they began speaking in other languages.

「For every one that partaketh of milk is without experience of the word of righteousness; for he is a babe.」

What do the symbols of the Holy Spirit and fire signify in the Pentecost event?

A sound like a mighty wind and tongues like fire appeared as the Spirit filled the disciples, giving them utterance and power.

「who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked to receive an alms.」

What continuity exists between Pentecost and believers' experience today?

Is the Spirit's work in apostolic times continuous with today?

「Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.」

What inspiration can modern believers draw from the 'heroes of faith' in Hebrews 11?

The enduring impact of faith examples through history

「And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.」

Why did three thousand repent and be baptized on Pentecost, giving birth to the church?

The crowd was cut to the heart at the gospel, and Peter urged them to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit—and the church was born.

「For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.」

What inspiration can modern believers draw from the 'heroes of faith' in Hebrews 11?

The enduring impact of faith examples through history

「And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and drew nigh unto Damascus, about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.」

Why does Peter quote the prophecy of Joel in his Pentecost sermon?

Peter cites Joel 2 in Acts 2 — how does this Old Testament prophecy frame the events of the day?

「But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.」

What practical implications does 'royal priesthood' in 1 Peter 2:9 have for believers?

How does the priesthood of all believers affect worship, service, and equality?

「being sore troubled because they taught the people, and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.」

How does the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost differ from the Spirit's work in the Old Testament?

Acts 2:17 cites Joel's promise that the Spirit would be poured out on all flesh — does this mark a new era of the Spirit?

「And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.」

At Pentecost, why did the disciples speak in the languages of other nations rather than in their local Aramaic?

Acts 2 records the disciples being filled with the Spirit and speaking in other tongues — what theological significance lies beneath this phenomenon?

「but he was rebuked for his own transgression: a dumb ass spake with man's voice and stayed the madness of the prophet.」

What practical implications does 'royal priesthood' in 1 Peter 2:9 have for believers?

How does the priesthood of all believers affect worship, service, and equality?

「Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.」

At Pentecost, why did the disciples speak in the languages of other nations rather than in their local Aramaic?

Acts 2 records the disciples being filled with the Spirit and speaking in other tongues — what theological significance lies beneath this phenomenon?

「And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the castle.」

What do the symbols of the Holy Spirit and fire signify in the Pentecost event?

A sound like a mighty wind and tongues like fire appeared as the Spirit filled the disciples, giving them utterance and power.

「They shall perish; but thou continuest: And they all shall wax old as doth a garment;」

Why does Peter quote the prophecy of Joel in his Pentecost sermon?

Peter cites Joel 2 in Acts 2 — how does this Old Testament prophecy frame the events of the day?

「And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:」

Why did some Jewish observers mock the disciples as being drunk with new wine at Pentecost?

Acts 2:13 records mocking voices — what assumptions about the Spirit's work did this response reveal?

「but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;」

What does the conversion of three thousand people on the day of Pentecost reveal?

Acts 2:41 mentions three thousand being added — what spiritual significance does this number carry?

「And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not;」

Why did some Jewish observers mock the disciples as being drunk with new wine at Pentecost?

Acts 2:13 records mocking voices — what assumptions about the Spirit's work did this response reveal?

「how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house,」

Why did Peter quote the prophet Joel in his Pentecost sermon?

Peter stood up to explain the signs of the last days, citing Joel to show the Spirit's outpouring in the end times.

「And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.」

Why did Peter quote the prophet Joel in his Pentecost sermon?

Peter stood up to explain the signs of the last days, citing Joel to show the Spirit's outpouring in the end times.

「and he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?」

What does the conversion of three thousand people on the day of Pentecost reveal?

Acts 2:41 mentions three thousand being added — what spiritual significance does this number carry?

「And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.」

Why did the Holy Spirit descend on the fiftieth day, exactly ten days after Jesus' ascension?

Jesus told the disciples to wait, and on the day of Pentecost the Spirit came as tongues of fire and they began speaking in other languages.