understanding the signs of the baptism in the holy spirit in Acts 2 and its implication for the contemporary church

Abstract

The study of the Holy Spirit is one of the most neglected in our churches. This is because of the nature of the subject. The person of the Holy Spirit is very crucial in our Christian life and service. Therefore, this study seeks to try and explain the baptism in the Holy Spirit and show its implication to the church. This research is focused on finding the meaning of Acts 2 in context as intended by the author. This text is very important because it explains what happened on the day of Pentecost when the disciples were gathered together in Jerusalem. Understanding this text helps solve the misapplication or misunderstandings found in the Church. Also, it sheds light to some phrases and words that have brought about problems and leads to proper application. The results of this study have shown that the text is key in explaining the baptism in the Holy Spirit. It shows that the Spirit came upon the disciples and empowered them for ministry. Furthermore, it reveals that it is possible to receive the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. The text does not state this explicitly but provides a pattern that has been seen out rightly within the church. Hence, the believer and the Church should desire the baptism in the Spirit. The believer should trust in the workings of the Holy Spirit in their lives. In order to live a victorious Christian life. The study highlights the danger of misapplication of Scripture and shows that both opposers and proposers of the baptism in the Holy Spirit have to ensure that their teachings are in line with the word of God.