2006-08-18 10:51:26 · 14 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Holy Spirit came many times throughout the Bible and just one other example: The Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary and she became pregnant with Jesus. This was also before Pentecost. Because Jesus was resurrected, He promised His Apostles and Disciples that He would not leave them alone. He would send them the Holy Spirit to be with them always and this He did on Pentecost.
2006-08-18 10:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
just so you'll know: The Holy Spirit; from which all life comes, was here first... what makes you think that it didn't come until Pentecost?
Remember the Holy Spirit is The Spirit of God: Who IS the Creator.
Take care that you don't adapt a pagan ideal about our Father.
2006-08-18 16:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Prince J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in uncomplicated words those who acquire Jesus as Lord and Savior get the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the info of talking in tongues. It does no longer recommend a choose few. The Holy Spirit is someone no longer stress and by no skill an It. Christianity is a existence-type. JW's is a manmade faith. it truly is a cult.
2016-11-26 00:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I received the Holy Spirit when I was saved. Receiveing the Holy Spirit and an anointing are different. Pentecost was an anointing to go out and spread the gospel through the gifting of the Holy Spirit. I am anointed as the Lord gives me the power to do the very things He did. I am meant to share the gospel and reconcile man to God in the same ways that Jesus did.
It is not like selling insurance door to door as many think. This door to door evangelism is man's way. Jesus showed us God's way. He told the disciples to wait until they were endued with power before they went out with the gospel.
2006-08-18 11:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by cathyhewed1946 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps the Holy Spirit came to individuals before Pentecost.
2006-08-18 10:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It doesn't say that it never came, the prophets had the holy spirit, The Spirit descended like a dove on Jesus when John baptized Him. There are numerous instances of the Holy Spirit. Don't forget that God is eternal, no beginning no end. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. God is, and always has been.
2006-08-18 11:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The Holy Spirit has always been here. What about the Holy Spirit that concieved Mary with Jesus, what about the dove that landed on Jesus sholder as the spirit? Spirit has always been here, even you have a spirit and that is what goes to heaven your spirit not your body or flesh
2006-08-18 11:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Christine N 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not in the way that is common to all believers after Pentecost. Simone was given a special insight by the Spirit so that he would recognize the "Christ".
Drop down a verse. It was "revealed" to him. it was not ON him, as in Acts. ch. 2 " They were all in the upper room and "FILLED", with the Holy Spirit. Simone was not "FILLED" with it, he was given "insight" by it.
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2006-08-18 11:02:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
the Holy Spirit is always there since the beginning of mankind...It is in chosen individuals but then Jesus made a promised to His disciples and followers that they will have it on the day of Pentecost after His death to guide them and lead them in their works for the kingdom! to do the works in Jesus behalf...
2006-08-18 11:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by princesss 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It was to the current followers of Christ that the Spirit came en masse. But God's Spirit has been around forever and has come to individuals many times.
2006-08-18 10:59:19 · answer #10 · answered by splitshell 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋