The coming of the holy spirit - JSS3 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1. It showed that God is faithful to keep to His promise. 

2. The coming of the Holy Spirit changed the perspectives of the apostles about their belief.

3. The Holy Spirit empowered them to preach the gospel.

4. The Holy Spirit gave them boldness and courage’

5. He came to power, credibility and relevance to the church of Jesus Christ in the collective relationship with God.

1. The Disciples Gathered Together:

• Unity in Prayer: The disciples and other believers, about 120 people in total, were gathered together in one place, praying and waiting as Jesus had instructed them (Acts 1:15, Acts 2:1).

2. Sound of a Mighty Wind:

• Sudden Sound: Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the blowing of a mighty wind. This sound filled the whole house where they were sitting (Acts 2:2).

• Sign of God’s Power: The sound symbolized the powerful presence of God.

3. Tongues of Fire:

• Visible Sign: They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them (Acts 2:3).

• Purification and Empowerment: The fire symbolized purification and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

4. Filling with the Holy Spirit:

• Filled with the Spirit: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit. This was a fulfillment of Jesus' promise (Acts 2:4).

• Transformation: They were transformed by the Holy Spirit, receiving new boldness and power.

The apostles became so bold in defending the gospel even to the point of death.

The apostles became so bold in defending the gospel even to the point of death.

1. Mockery and Skepticism
2. Amazement and Perplexity

1. Conviction
2. Empowerment
3. Guidance
4. Comfort