Receive YE the H.G.

[deacon blues]

Originally Posted by Irreligious

Well, I don't know....that's debatable to some. What's different about being full of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost and full of the Holy Spirit? It's full vs full.

Maybe its the difference of selected people being filled prior ro Pentecost and the fulfillment of Joel 2 where God said He would pour out His Spirit upon all flesh.

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

They did not. Jesus commanded them to do so. When he breathed on them that was to be a "prompt" when they did on Pentecost. A rushing "wind" filled all the house where they were sitting. Then they knew "this is it".

You're the first on AFF to point out that Baptism of the Spirit was commanded.

Interesting exegesis of John

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Exactly. Thats why you see them receive later.

Interesting, so John's intention of putting that in his Gospel account but not finishing it up near the close of the letter is???

We forget that these are letters in and of themselves first before they are collectively scripture. John speaks for John.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

There were many people filled with the Holy Spirit before Pentecost but the gift was not for everyone until Pentecost in Acts 2 per the prophecy of Joel.

Seems He was available to those that were in tune to the heart of God, not sure there was any real limitation on Him before Pentecost. But the scripture does seem to support your position.