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The First-Century Jewish New Testament Believers Filled with the Holy Ghost

An in-depth Bible study on the experience, doctrine, and life of the first-century Jewish believers who were filled with the Holy Ghost according to the King James Version of the New Testament.

1. The Promise of the Spirit to the Jewish Nation

1.1 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Israel

Verses: Joel 2:28-29; Isaiah 28:11-12
  • God promised to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh, beginning with the house of Israel.
  • Prophetic scripture indicated that God would speak unto His people with stammering lips and another tongue.

1.2 The Promise Reiterated by Jesus Christ

Verses: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5
  • Jesus instructed His Jewish disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father.
  • John baptized with water, but Christ promised baptism with the Holy Ghost in a few days.

2. The Initial Outpouring at Pentecost

2.1 The Gathering of Jewish Devout Men

Verses: Acts 2:1; Acts 2:5
  • One hundred and twenty Jewish disciples gathered in one accord in the upper room on Pentecost.
  • Devout Jewish men from every nation under heaven were dwelling in Jerusalem for the feast.

2.2 The Supernatural Manifestation from Heaven

Verses: Acts 2:2-3
  • A sudden sound as of a rushing mighty wind filled the entire house where they were sitting.
  • Cloven tongues like as of fire appeared and sat upon each of the disciples.

2.3 Speaking in Other Tongues as the Initial Sign

Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 2:11
  • All present were filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.
  • The listening Jewish crowd heard the disciples speaking in their own native tongues the wonderful works of God.

3. The Apostolic Message and Plan of Salvation

3.1 Declaration of Jesus as Both Lord and Christ

Verses: Acts 2:36; Acts 4:12
  • Peter proclaimed to the Jewish listeners that God made Jesus both Lord and Christ.
  • Salvation is found exclusively in the name of Jesus Christ, with no other name given under heaven.

3.2 The Commandment of Repentance, Water Baptism, and the Holy Ghost

Verses: Acts 2:37-38
  • Convicted in their hearts, the Jewish hearers asked the apostles what they must do.
  • Peter instructed them to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

3.3 The Promise to All Generations

Verses: Acts 2:39
  • The promise of the Holy Ghost was given to the first-century Jews and to their children.
  • The promise extends to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord God shall call.

4. The Identity of the Indwelling Spirit

4.1 One God Manifested as Spirit in Believers

Verses: Ephesians 4:4-6; 2 Corinthians 3:17
  • There is one Spirit and one Lord working within all New Testament believers.
  • The Lord Jesus Himself is that Spirit who gives spiritual life and freedom.

4.2 Jesus Christ Present Through the Holy Spirit

Verses: John 14:17-18; Colossians 1:27
  • Jesus promised He would not leave His followers comfortless but would come to indwell them.
  • The mystery revealed to believers is Christ in you, the hope of glory, experienced through the Spirit.

5. The Life and Signs of Spirit-Filled Jewish Disciples

5.1 Boldness and Miraculous Signs Following

Verses: Acts 4:31; Acts 5:12
  • When prayed, believers were filled with the Holy Ghost and spake the word of God with boldness.
  • Many signs and wonders were wrought among the people through the hands of the apostles.

5.2 Holy Living and Unity in the Spirit

Verses: Acts 2:42-46; Romans 8:13-14
  • The early Spirit-filled Jewish church continued steadfastly in apostolic doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers.
  • Walking in the Spirit empowers believers to mortify the deeds of the body and be led as sons of God.