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Pentecost and the Birth of the Church

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  • Christine Farenhorst

The coming of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost brought with it the spread of the gospel. This article explains the link of Pentecost to the preaching of the gospel. It also gives a record of the apostles and areas they reached with the gospel.

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Thoughts on Pentecost

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  • Ken Kok

How should Christians celebrate Pentecost? This article explains the role of Pentecost in the Old Testament, its fulfilment in Christ, and how Pentecost points believers to the work of the Triune God. 

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Songs for Ascension, Pentecost, and Professing Our Faith

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  • Bert Polman

This article introduces a number of hymns that can be used in corporate worship for Ascension, Pentecost, and profession of faith.

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Songs of Hospitality, Stewardship of Creation, Ascension, and Pentecost

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  • Emily R. Brink

This article introduces songs to be used in worship that focuses on hospitality, stewardship of creation, Ascension Day, and Pentecost.

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Ascension / Pentecost

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  • Joel R. Beeke

The importance of both Christ's ascension and Pentecost is often lost on the church. This article considers these twin blessings for the church of Jesus Christ.

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Be Filled with the Spirit: A Series Based on Ephesians

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  • Raymond B. Lanning

This article offers suggestions for a series of sermons on Ephesians and the work of the Holy Spirit around the time of Pentecost.

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Prayers and a Banner for Pentecost

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  • Anonymous

This article offers examples of prayers and banners that can be used with fruit during the time of Pentecost.

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Hymns and a Psalm for Lent, Easter, and Pentecost: "The Lord Is Risen, Yes, Indeed," "Eternal Spirit, God of Truth," and Psalm 116

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  • John W. Ourensma

This article introduces a number of hymns and Psalms to be used in worship services around Lent, Easter, and Pentecost: Psalm 116, "The Lord Is Risen, Yes, Indeed," and "Eternal Spirit, God of Truth."

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Pentecost: Filled with the Holy Ghost

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Pentecost marks the work of the Triune God in bringing salvation through the filling by the Holy Spirit. This article explains this through the lens of Acts 2:4.

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The Confession of Faith Article 25 The Abolishing of the Ceremonial Law

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  • A. M. Den Boer

What is the place of the ceremonial laws in the Christian life? This article looks at the meaning of Pentecost, Passover, and the Feast of Tabernacles in light of the Belgic Confession, Article 25.

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Service Planning for the Season after Pentecost

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  • Harry Boonstra

This article offers help with the planning of worship for the season after Pentecost.

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Service Planning for the Season after Pentecost

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  • Lewis A. Briner

This article offers suggestions on the planning of worship services for the church calendar after Pentecost.

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Pentecost – The Birthday of the Church?

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  • James I. Cook

What is the main focus of the church's celebrations on Pentecost? This article shows that it is not the birth of the church, but the fulfilment of the coming of the Spirit of God.

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Service Planning for Pentecost

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  • Sidney Dewaal, Marnie G. Segger

This article offers some suggestions on how to plan a series of sermons during the Pentecost season. The suggestions are based on the Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 20–Lord's Day 24.

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An Annual Rhythm for Worship

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  • Willis Jones

How would you react if a ban were placed on the celebration of Christmas? Many Christians are reluctant to celebrate other holy days from the Christian church year; seasons like Advent, Epiphany, Pentecost, and Lent seem to have a Roman Catholic or Episcopalian aura about them. This article wants to cut through some of the mystery about these seasons.

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Acts 2:2-3 – Special Pentecostal Signs

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Acts 2:2-3, about some of the signs accompanying the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

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Acts 2:4 – The Holy Spirit Poured Out Over the Church of Christ

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Acts 2:4, about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

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Acts 2:1a – Pentecost: The Feast of Fulfillment

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Acts 2:1a, the record of the day of Pentecost.

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Acts 2:41-42 – Growth Through the Holy Spirit

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  • Klaas Stam

This article discusses Acts 2:41, 42, which records the work of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.

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Acts 2:17-18 – The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

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  • Klaas Stam

This article discusses the meaning of Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as prophesied in Joel 2 and explained by Peter in Acts 2.

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By the Spirit

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article investigates the significance of Pentecost for the church, with due consideration given to 2 Corinthians 3.

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Pentecost

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  • Justin S. Holcomb

Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2 introduces the theme that runs through the book of Acts: the gospel of Jesus will go out to the nations, through the witness of his disciples and the enabling of the Holy Spirit.

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"Signs and Wonders": A Rhetorical Clue to the Pentecost Discourse

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  • Robert Sloan

The purpose of Peter's sermon on Pentecost is reflected in Acts 2:37-42. His audience is exhorted to call upon the name of Jesus Christ to be saved from a perverse generation. This study wants to examine Luke's theological method. The article reflects on how Peter attains his stated missiological purpose and confessional goal as reflected in the Pentecost sermon. He accomplishes this by arguing in the salvation-historical pattern of the traditional kerygma.

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The Amazing Signs of Pentecost’s Fulfilment

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  • Steven R. Key

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2 was accompanied by the sound from heaven, tongues of fire, and the speaking of different languages. This article explains the significance of these signs.

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The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

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  • Steven R. Key

Acts 2 records the coming of the Holy Spirit. To understand this historical event at Pentecost, this article looks at the work of the Holy Spirit from the OT, and then shows that work of the Holy Spirit in the NT and the life of the believer.

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The Ascension of Jesus and the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Patristic Perspective: A Theological Reading

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  • Kelly M. Kapic, Wesley Vander Lugt

What is the connection between the ascension of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost? The church fathers made use of the antithesis between descent and ascent, often found in Scripture, for their understanding of the relationship between Christ's ascension and the coming of the Spirit.

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Missions and the Book of Acts

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  • Arie DenHartog

The book of Acts is essential to understanding mission work. This article points to the ascension of Christ and Pentecost as the two events recorded in Acts that are important for the mission of the church.

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The Fulfillment of Joel 2:28–32: A Multiple-Lens Approach

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  • Daniel J. Treier

What do we learn about the relationship between Israel and the church and how to understand God’s eschatological program from the way Peter cites Joel 2:28–32 in Acts 2:16–21? How should the apocalyptic imagery in Joel 2 be interpreted and how was it fulfilled on the day of Pentecost? Treier considers these questions and arrives at a model for of a single-fulfilment interpretation.

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The Undoing of Babel

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

This article discusses the human sinful motives behind the Tower of Babel, which include pride, passion for power, and other sinful delights. The author contrasts Babel with Jerusalem, the call of Abram, and the day of Pentecost. His emphasis is on the contrast between two loves: love of self and love of others.

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The Descent of the Eschatological Temple in the Form of the Spirit at Pentecost Part 1: The Clearest Evidence

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  • Gregory K. Beale

In this article Beale argues that some Old Testament and early Jewish references to a heavenly temple in the latter-days have contributed to the depiction of the Holy Spirit appearing as fire and other associated features in Acts 2.

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The Lord’s at Work! Understanding Pentecost Properly

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  • Sjirk Bajema

From Acts 2:4 this article shows that Pentecost confirms that God’s work is for the whole church, and that this work can only be done through the enabling of the Holy Spirit.

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Pentecost: What Does It Mean?

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  • John Rogers

This article shows that Pentecost means two things: God has come both to empower his people and to dwell with them through the Holy Spirit.

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Pentecost and True Spirituality

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  • Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

What is true spirituality? True spirituality can only be found by listening to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit speaks through His word, the Bible. Therefore, true spirituality should not be sought through a repetition of Pentecost. Pentecost should be understood in line with Christ's work; it cannot be repeated.

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Acts 2:1-4 - The Holy Spirit Given

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Acts 2:1-4 is about the signs given on Pentecost.

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Acts 2:1-13 - Filled With the Spirit on Pentecost

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article on Acts 2:1-13 is about Pentecost as the sign of the new creation, the new temple, and the new humanity.

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The Holy Spirit and Pentecost

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  • N. Hegeman

This article is about the Holy Spirit and Pentecost (Acts 2). The author first discusses the work of the Spirit in creation, and then his work of re-creation.

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Matthew 20:18-19 – Pentecost: To the Gentiles!

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Matthew 20:18-19 is about Pentecost and the gospel's going out to the Gentiles.

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Pentecost

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about Pentecost and the new heart for the believer.

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Isaiah 32:15 – New Times!

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Isaiah 32:15 is about judgment, renewal and Pentecost.

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The Holy Spirit: Spotlight on the Exalted Christ

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about the focus of the Holy Spirit on the person and work of Jesus Christ. The author also discusses the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and Pentecost.

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Drenched with The Spirit: Theological Reflections on the Charismatic Movement

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  • J. Boersma

This article is about the Holy Spirit dwelling in all believers, the second blessing, faith and baptism with the Spirit, and Spirit baptism and the unity of the church.

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The Breath of God

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

This article is about the Holy Spirit as the breath of God. The author discusses the Holy Spirit in creation and new creation, John 20:22, Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit and the inspiration of Scripture.

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Pentecost: Baptism with the Holy Spirit

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  • Gerhard H. Visscher

This article on Pentecost talks about baptism with the Spirit and speaking in tongues, being filled with the Spirit, and the relation of Jesus Christ to Pentecost. Luke 3:16-17, Luke 12:49, Acts 1:5, and Acts 2:33 are also discussed.

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Pentecost Fulfilled

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article is about the fulfillment of the Feast of weeks in Pentecost. It shows Pentecost as the first fruits of God's work. Acts 2:1 is discussed.

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Acts 2:4 – Pentecost – A Feast of Many Tongues

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  • Chris Bosch

This article explains Acts 2:4, which tells of the Pentecost gathering speaking in different languages.

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Acts 2:16-18 - You Will Prophesy, See Visions, Dream Dreams

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  • Richard Aasman

This article on Acts 2:16-18 is about Pentecost and knowing God as prophet.

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Acts 2:5-13 - Pentecost: Bringing Unity to the Confusion

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about the different languages spoken on Pentecost, and how this is a reversal of the confusion God created at Babel with the different languages. Important texts are Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:5-13.

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Pentecost and Missions: Some Second Thoughts

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article is about the way God reached out to the nations after Pentecost. At first his focus was still on the Jews, but later on in the book of Acts we see his intention to make also the Gentiles his people. God has always been a missionary God.

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John 20:22 - The Lord and Giver of Life

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  • Paul Aasman

This article on John 20:22 is about Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit in giving us life.

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Pentecost – The Gift of Another Comforter

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit as Paraclete. The Holy Spirit is a helper and counsellor. The article also discusses resisting the Spirit.

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Every Believer as a Witness in Acts?

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  • Max Turner

The writer Luke gives in Acts encouragement to believers to be involved in the spread of the word, but he does not imply that all are expected to proclaim it, nor that the essence of the gift of the Spirit is to empower such mission.

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