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"You shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Text: Acts 2:38

RECEIVING THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Who are the beneficiaries of this glorious gift of the Holy Spirit? The following text is of great significance.

“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you
be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins;
and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all
who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.'”
Acts 2:38-39

1. “Then Peter said to them”

a) This was the conclusion of his message.

b) He and his fellow-disciples had already received the Holy Spirit.

c) He wanted those who heard him know that they too can receive the same Holy Spirit.

2. “Repent”

a) This is the first step that must be taken.

b) There must be admission and repentance of our sins.

3. “And let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ”

a) There must be faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour.

b) There must also be identification with the Lord Jesus in baptism.

c) Baptism has a number of important implications: –

i) There is remission (forgiveness) of sin.

ii) There is cleansing from sin.

iii) We are called children of God (John 1:12).

iv) We are called brethren of Christ (Hebrews 2:11-13).

4. “And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”

a) He indwells every true believer.

b) He is God’s Seal.

c) He is our Guarantee of full salvation in Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14).

5. The promise… to all whom God calls

a) To all Israel.

b) To all who are afar off (Gentiles are included).