The giving of the Holy Spirit is a pivotal event in the life of a believer, as seen in Jesus' breathing on the disciples in John 20:22. This experience is further illustrated in Acts 8:14-17, where the apostles lay hands on the Samaritan believers to receive the Holy Spirit. The apostle Paul reminds Timothy to fan into flame the gift that was bestowed upon him, as noted in 2 Timothy 1:6. The sealing of the Spirit, mentioned in Ephesians 1:13, serves as a guarantee of salvation, while the fruit of the Spirit, including self-control, as listed in Galatians 5:22, is evidence of a mature and confirmed faith. This spiritual confirmation empowers believers to live a life pleasing to God.
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When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit. For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” “Into what, then, were you baptized?” Paul asked. “The baptism of John,” they replied. Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”