In John's Gospel at 20:22, Jesus breathed on the ten apostles (with Thomas absent) and gave them the Holy Spirit in the upper room on the evening of his resurrection. Elaine Pagels says there is a thread of anti-Thomas sentiment in this Gospel, and this is demonstrated by the omission of Thomas.
In Acts of the Apostles, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles on the day of the Pentecost, more than forty days after the resurrection of Jesus.
"...Repent, and Be Baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and YE SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT." (Acts 2:38)
Two that would be of most importance to the apostles would have been the authority to ordain others to the ministry. Second, that when He had returned to his father in heaven he would have given them the gift of the Holy Spirit to testify to them the truth of all that it would instruct them in. Up until that time they had no need of the Spirit as a permanent companion for Christ was there to instruct them. The Holy Spirit did however testify to each of them that Jesus was the Christ before His death.
They were responsible for spreading the word he gave them. While here on Earth Jesus told the apostles "What I tell you in secret shout from the rooftops." After Jesus left he sent the Holy Spirit who gave the apostles the gift of tongues so that when they relayed God's word to people the people would understand no matter what language they spoke.
In most Apostolic churches you would be baptized in the name of Jesus, then God would hopefully give you the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost may also be called the Holy Spirit. To become a member you do not have to be saved, yet you could not be in the choir or anything until you got saved, though. In most Apostolic churches you would be baptized in the name of Jesus, then God would hopefully give you the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost may also be called the Holy Spirit. To become a member you do not have to be saved, yet you could not be in the choir or anything until you got saved, though. In most Apostolic churches you would be baptized in the name of Jesus, then God would hopefully give you the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost may also be called the Holy Spirit. To become a member you do not have to be saved, yet you could not be in the choir or anything until you got saved, though.
The Holy Spirit is God in Spiritual form and is often represented by a dove. The Holy Spirit was sent to provide further understanding of God after Jesus ascended into Heaven. Jesus called the Holy Spirit the Counselor of Truth and also said that the Holy Spirit would convict the world of it's sin. On Pentecost the Holy Spirit appeared to the apostles and gave them the gift of tongues. With this the apostles could speak God's word and others of all languages would understand what they said.A: You didn't actually answer the question. It is 'something' that is represented by a dove, it provides understanding of God and it is a Counselor of Truth. BUT who or what is the Holy Spirit? God's Wife?I have yet to meet anyone that could give a conclusive answer to this question.A: OR are you saying Jesus is God? If that is the case why does Jesus when he supposedly took on the form of a human male and came to Earth talk of God as his Father? hmm?The ghost of Jesus.Answer #2:In Christianity, there is a general belief in the Trinity; 3 aspects of God, Father, Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit. This appeared at Pentecost as 'tongues of fire' descending on the assembled disciples. The idea seems similar to the 'Ruach Elohim' (Hebrew, 'Spirit of God), which has also been portrayed as tongues of fire. Star Trek fans will know the Vulcan salute; the shape the fingers make is exactly these tongues of fire, as Leonard Nimoy observed as a child in the synagogue. This aspect of God first appears in Genesis, when the 'Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters'. Interesting symbolism.Answer 3: The Holy Spirit is the feminine force of God. Ask Leonard Nimoy, referring to it as the Sheknina durring the Jewish ritual of transconfiguration of the Holy Spirit. The Vulcan salute we are so familiar with is half of the name of God which is used when joined with the other hand during this same ritual.Okay. How about Star Wars? Use the "force" Luke. The force is another representation of the Holy Spirit. When they say, "The force will be with you always", it is a reference to what Christ said, that he would be with us always.I have even starting saying Christ be with you, which is not really saying that won't be with you, he made you that promise that he would be. I am really telling the person to keep Christ with them in the heart and the head.Okay. How about the Native Americans? The "Great Spirit"? Sounds like "mother Earth" a reference to the spirit of all living things that are binded to Her. Capitalize letters when you are referring to a super-natural being. Lol.How about this one? Remember Christ when He mentioned you can say anything about Me or my Father? But, do not blasphemy the Holy Spirit? Well, you don't talk smack about your mother, do you? That's because she may easily become offended, after all, she gave birth to you. She might not even forgive you as easily and she won't forget I can tell you that much. So be careful what you say about the spirit, people have died trying to lie to her before. That's in the bible, too.
The Holy Spirit helps pretty much every Christian who seeks for it. Who works hard to receive its gift.
The bishop will say "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and you say "Amen". Then he says "Peace be with you" and you say "And also with you"
Actually The Holy Spirit was the gift. The gift was to be filled with the holy spirit as a comforter and a way to pray to GOD an pure, unselfish pray.Roman Catholic Answer: The above answer is correct. The Holy Spirit was the gift. St. Peter told them "Do penance and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins: and you shall receive the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38.
Christians who Love God in Truth have the Holy Spirit in their hearts. With the Holy Spirit comes the gift(s) The Orthodox Church is the oldest Christian Church. The teachings are the original teachings of the Apostles and Holy Fathers.
A Roman centurion (soldier).
the gift accepted from Jesus from the pentecost was the gift of the holy ghost the holy ghost is the promise Jesus gave us and it tells us that he will be back during the rapture and that he is coming back for his church the holy ghost is when god aka as Jesus speaks through us in different languages and that's how you know you have the gift og the holy ghost
"...Repent, and Be Baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and YE SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT." (Acts 2:38)
To receive Confirmation one must be in a state of grace. One should receive the sacrament of Penance in order to be cleansed for the gift of the Holy Spirit. More intense prayer should prepare one to receive the strength and graces of the Holy Spirit with docility and readiness to act.
According to Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost, one receives the gift of the Holy Spirit upon being baptized in the name of Jesus.Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." [NKJV]
God gives us the holy spirit. correct
no that is in confirmation in baptism you are welcomed into God's familyScriptural Answer:YES. There are many Scriptures, particularly in the Book of Acts, that show us that repentance leads to baptism and the laying upon of hands by God's minister to receive the promise gift of God's Holy Spirit (begettal, just like Jesus did).This Scripture even shows a non-believer, Simon Magus who would become the founder and false teacher of Christianity, witnessing the gift of the Holy Spirit:Acts 8:18New King James Version (NKJV) 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,
the gift of tongues