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.
Those willing to comprehend Jesus' accurate words can be assured they have received the gift of holy spirit. Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Accurately translated, receive (lambano) means to receive into outward evidence. Power (dunamis) is the internal potential power a person receives with the new birth. Jesus declared that his followers would be able to see the holy spirit's power in operation. Jesus highlighted the significance of the gift of holy spirit, calling it "the promise of the Father," as he gave instructions to the Apostles. Acts 1:3,4 "...that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." Jesus referred to a believer's salvation, expressing it as the spiritually pivotal event of being baptized with holy spirit. When a person receives the promise of the Father, he is baptized with holy spirit and is clothed with power from on high. Luke 24:49 "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." As we allow Jesus' words from the books of Luke and Acts to settle in our hearts, we begin to appreciate the immensity of the new birth and the power we've received with the gift of holy spirit. Our desire to be bold witnesses for God continues to grow, as does our desire to see the holy spirit's power in operation.
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 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).
No, not everyone receives the Holy Spirit, as it is believed to be a gift given to those who have faith and follow the teachings of Christianity.
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)
One can receive the gift of speaking in tongues through prayer, faith, and openness to the Holy Spirit. It is believed to be a spiritual gift given by God to some individuals.
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.
God gives us the holy spirit. correct
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]