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The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
46For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,47“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”48So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
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George R. Brunk II
George Verwer
Aaron Hills
St. John Chrysostom
G.W. NorthSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Can any man forbid water - These had evidently received the Holy Ghost, and consequently were become members of the mystical body of Christ; and yet St. Peter requires that they shall receive baptism by water, that they might become members of the Christian Church. In other cases, they received baptism first, and the Spirit afterwards by the imposition of hands: see Act 19:4-6, where the disciples who had received only the baptism of John were baptized again with water in the name of the Lord Jesus; and, after even this, the apostles prayed, and laid their hands on them, before they were made partakers of the Holy Ghost. So we find that Jesus Christ had his water baptism as well as John; and that even he who gave the baptism of the Holy Ghost required the administration of water baptism also. Therefore the baptism of the Spirit did not supersede the baptism by water; nor indeed can it; as baptism, as well as the supper of our Lord, were intended, not only to be means of grace, but standing, irrefragable proofs of the truth of Christianity.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we--and are thus, in all that is essential to salvation, on a level with ourselves.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Can any man forbid water,.... The use of his river, or bath, or what conveniency he may have for baptizing persons: which shows, that it required a place of some quantity of water, sufficient for baptism by immersion, otherwise it would not be in the power of any man to hinder them having a little water, to be sprinkled or poured on the face: unless rather by water should be meant baptism itself; and then the sense is, who can forbid these persons the ordinance of baptism, or deny the administration of it to them? for such who have the Spirit of Christ, are openly Christ's, and therefore have a right to his ordinances; such, being enlightened by him, are able to see to the end of the ordinance; and to such only can it be of use, and they only can please God in it: nor should it be forbidden them; this is to withstand God, act contrary to the commission of Christ, and resist the Holy Ghost; no, not though Gentiles: converted Gentiles, have as good a right as any to this ordinance; descent from Abraham gives no right to it; there is no difference among men under the Gospel dispensation; Christ's commission reaches both to Jews and Gentiles; and there is but one baptism for both. That these should not be baptized; though they are uncircumcised Gentiles: which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we; the extraordinary gifts of the Spirit; though, no doubt also, they had received the Spirit, as a spirit of illumination and conviction, as a spirit of regeneration, sanctification, and conversion, and as a spirit of faith and adoption, and as a witness, earnest, and pledge of future glory: and receiving him supposes, that they were without him before, and that he is a gift of God's free grace unto them; and which is no other than the baptism of the Spirit, and is a necessary pre-requisite to water baptism; and they that have the one, are right subjects of the other; nor ought it to be denied them. From hence it appears that water baptism is an ordinance of Christ, to be continued under the Gospel dispensation; it was not only what was practised in the times of John and of Christ, but what was practised by the apostles after the ascension of Christ, in compliance with the commission he gave, which could have respect to no other baptism; since the apostles were not capable of baptizing with any other, not with the baptism of the Spirit: and it is certain from hence, and by other instances, that they did baptize in water; and from the apostle's question it seems, that it must be by immersion in water, as before observed; and from what follows it is clear, that such who are partakers of the Holy Spirit and his grace, are the proper subjects of it.
Acts 10:47
The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
46For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,47“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”48So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
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God's Supreme Position of Power
By George R. Brunk II3.0K57:51Sovereignty Of GodACT 2:47ACT 4:4ACT 9:17ACT 10:44ACT 10:47ACT 11:16In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Acts as a blueprint for the church. He emphasizes the importance of the early church's relationship with the Holy Spirit. The preacher encourages prayer for missionaries and workers who are spreading the gospel. He also highlights the need for a comprehensive church program that includes revival meetings, education, publishing, and missions. The sermon concludes with a comparison between the church of today and the early church, expressing concern about the lack of progress in winning souls for Christ.
Acts Highlights - Part 4
By George Verwer13734:05Book Of ActsMAT 5:4MAT 6:33ACT 9:27ACT 10:42ACT 10:45ACT 10:47In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the highlights and challenges of the Book of Acts, specifically in chapters 9 and 11. He emphasizes the reality of suffering for those who are sold out to Jesus, using the example of Gary Witherall, whose wife was murdered in Lebanon. The speaker also discusses the importance of racial inclusivity in the early church, highlighting how the Lord Jesus welcomed people of all races and nationalities. The sermon concludes with Peter having to explain his actions to the leaders of the church in Jerusalem and the conversion of the Apostle Paul.
Receiving the Holy Ghost
By Aaron Hills0LUK 11:13JHN 20:22ACT 5:32ACT 10:47ACT 19:2GAL 3:2Aaron Hills preaches about the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit in the present dispensation, highlighting the duty and test of yielding to the Spirit as Leader, Guide, Sanctifier, and Keeper. He emphasizes that the Spirit is a Person with personal attributes and that His work in a Christian's life is a gift that cannot be earned but must be received. Hills explains that seeking the Spirit should be for His own sake, not just for the gifts He gives, and that receiving Him requires obedience and faith, not just seeking manifestations or emotions.
John 3:5
By St. John Chrysostom0LUK 12:50JHN 3:5ACT 10:47ROM 6:41CO 15:45John Chrysostom emphasizes the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit to enter the Kingdom of God, highlighting the importance of Baptism as a transformative and essential step in the Christian journey. He explains how the earthly birth is of the flesh and contrasts it with the spiritual birth that leads to salvation and union with God. Chrysostom urges believers to live a life worthy of their baptism, emphasizing the need for unity among Christians and the importance of good deeds and charity as expressions of faith and preparation for the eternal life.
The Lord's Baptism
By G.W. North0BaptismHoly SpiritMAT 3:11JHN 1:33ACT 2:38ACT 10:47G.W. North emphasizes the significance of Peter's command on the day of Pentecost, where he instructed the people to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, promising the gift of the Holy Ghost. North clarifies that while the timing of receiving the Holy Spirit in relation to water baptism is not explicitly stated, Peter's declaration marks a pivotal moment in the New Covenant, offering promises that were not available before. He points out that water baptism is a response to faith rather than a prerequisite for receiving the Holy Spirit, distinguishing it from John's baptism. The sermon highlights the transformative nature of baptism in the Christian faith and its role in the believer's journey. Ultimately, North underscores that Peter's message was groundbreaking, moving beyond previous understandings of baptism and the Holy Spirit.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Can any man forbid water - These had evidently received the Holy Ghost, and consequently were become members of the mystical body of Christ; and yet St. Peter requires that they shall receive baptism by water, that they might become members of the Christian Church. In other cases, they received baptism first, and the Spirit afterwards by the imposition of hands: see Act 19:4-6, where the disciples who had received only the baptism of John were baptized again with water in the name of the Lord Jesus; and, after even this, the apostles prayed, and laid their hands on them, before they were made partakers of the Holy Ghost. So we find that Jesus Christ had his water baptism as well as John; and that even he who gave the baptism of the Holy Ghost required the administration of water baptism also. Therefore the baptism of the Spirit did not supersede the baptism by water; nor indeed can it; as baptism, as well as the supper of our Lord, were intended, not only to be means of grace, but standing, irrefragable proofs of the truth of Christianity.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we--and are thus, in all that is essential to salvation, on a level with ourselves.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Can any man forbid water,.... The use of his river, or bath, or what conveniency he may have for baptizing persons: which shows, that it required a place of some quantity of water, sufficient for baptism by immersion, otherwise it would not be in the power of any man to hinder them having a little water, to be sprinkled or poured on the face: unless rather by water should be meant baptism itself; and then the sense is, who can forbid these persons the ordinance of baptism, or deny the administration of it to them? for such who have the Spirit of Christ, are openly Christ's, and therefore have a right to his ordinances; such, being enlightened by him, are able to see to the end of the ordinance; and to such only can it be of use, and they only can please God in it: nor should it be forbidden them; this is to withstand God, act contrary to the commission of Christ, and resist the Holy Ghost; no, not though Gentiles: converted Gentiles, have as good a right as any to this ordinance; descent from Abraham gives no right to it; there is no difference among men under the Gospel dispensation; Christ's commission reaches both to Jews and Gentiles; and there is but one baptism for both. That these should not be baptized; though they are uncircumcised Gentiles: which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we; the extraordinary gifts of the Spirit; though, no doubt also, they had received the Spirit, as a spirit of illumination and conviction, as a spirit of regeneration, sanctification, and conversion, and as a spirit of faith and adoption, and as a witness, earnest, and pledge of future glory: and receiving him supposes, that they were without him before, and that he is a gift of God's free grace unto them; and which is no other than the baptism of the Spirit, and is a necessary pre-requisite to water baptism; and they that have the one, are right subjects of the other; nor ought it to be denied them. From hence it appears that water baptism is an ordinance of Christ, to be continued under the Gospel dispensation; it was not only what was practised in the times of John and of Christ, but what was practised by the apostles after the ascension of Christ, in compliance with the commission he gave, which could have respect to no other baptism; since the apostles were not capable of baptizing with any other, not with the baptism of the Spirit: and it is certain from hence, and by other instances, that they did baptize in water; and from the apostle's question it seems, that it must be by immersion in water, as before observed; and from what follows it is clear, that such who are partakers of the Holy Spirit and his grace, are the proper subjects of it.