How do I receive the Holy Spirit?
The Spirit is God's gift to every believer. Discover how to receive and walk in the Spirit's power.
12 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
The Day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit comes upon the believers with wind and fire, enabling them to speak in other languages. Peter preaches to the gathered crowds, proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Christ. Three thousand beli...
Teaching on Prayer and Confronting Darkness
Jesus teaches His disciples to pray through the Lord's Prayer and parables about persistence. He casts out a demon and defends His authority against accusations of working by Beelzebul. He pronounces ...
The Ascension and Waiting for the Spirit
Jesus gives final instructions to His apostles, promising they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. He ascends to heaven while they watch. The apostles return to Jerusalem to pray and wait, ...
Feast of Tabernacles and Rivers of Living Water
Jesus goes secretly to the Feast of Tabernacles while controversy swirls about His identity. In the temple, He teaches with divine authority. On the feast's last day, He cries out that anyone who thir...
Philip and the Ethiopian
Persecution scatters the church, but the gospel spreads. Philip preaches in Samaria with great results. Simon the magician believes but is rebuked for trying to buy the Spirit's power. Philip is direc...
Riot in Ephesus
Paul's extended ministry in Ephesus sees extraordinary miracles and spiritual breakthrough. The burning of occult books and the silversmiths' riot show the gospel's disruptive power.
Complaints, Quail, and Shared Leadership
Numbers 11 records Israel's complaints about food, Moses' frustration with leadership burdens, God's response of distributing His Spirit among seventy elders, and the dramatic provision of quail that ...
Peter and Cornelius
God breaks down barriers between Jews and Gentiles as Peter receives a vision and is sent to Cornelius' household. The Holy Spirit falls on Gentiles, confirming that salvation is for all people.
Spiritual Gifts and One Body
The Spirit gives diverse gifts to the church for the common good. Though many parts, we are one body in Christ. Every member is needed; none is superior. We should desire the greater gifts.
Freedom in Christ
Stand firm in freedom and do not submit to slavery again. The whole Law is fulfilled in loving your neighbor. Walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Peter and John Before the Council
Peter and John are arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin for healing in Jesus' name. Peter, filled with the Spirit, proclaims that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus. The council is amaze...
Walking in Light and Love
Paul calls believers to imitate God as beloved children, walking in love and light while avoiding the darkness of immorality, and gives instructions for Spirit-filled relationships.
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