Gospel in a Minute
Peter continued his explanation of what his hearers had just witnessed.
Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear. Acts 2:33 (NASB)
Principle: The Outpouring of the Spirit Was Further Proof of Christ’s Exaltation
What happened on Pentecost proved that Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf was fully accepted by his Father in heaven. Not only did God raise Jesus from the dead, he installed him on his throne in heaven. The Spirit was given to demonstrate Christ’s exaltation and rule. Jesus is now Lord of the Harvest, having commissioned his followers to preach the gospel and make disciples all over the world until his return.
This fulfilled John the Baptist’s prophecy that Jesus would baptize in the Holy Spirit and fire. The Spirit baptism empowers and equips God’s people to be Great Co-Missionaries.
Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now... 8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." Acts 1:4-8 (NASB)
