The Purpose of the Holy Ghost Given to the Jewish Apostles

A New Testament study of why the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Jewish apostles, focusing on empowerment, the revelation of Jesus' name, and the establishment of the New Covenant church.

1. Divine Empowerment for Global Witness

1.1 Power to Witness

Verses: Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49

To receive supernatural power (dunamis) after the Holy Ghost came upon them.
To be witnesses of Christ's resurrection starting in Jerusalem and extending to the uttermost parts of the earth.

1.2 Boldness in the Face of Persecution

Verses: Acts 4:31; Acts 5:29-32

To speak the word of God with boldness despite threats from religious authorities.
To obey God rather than men through the inner strength of the Spirit.

1.3 Supernatural Signs and Wonders

Verses: Mark 16:17-18; Acts 5:12

To confirm the spoken word with signs following, demonstrating the reality of the living Christ.
To heal the sick and cast out devils as a testimony to the power of God.

2. Revelation of the Fullness of God in Jesus Christ

2.1 Understanding the Mystery of the Godhead

Verses: John 14:16-18; Colossians 2:9

To recognize that the Comforter is the Spirit of Jesus Himself returning to dwell in them.
To understand that the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Jesus Christ.

2.2 Preaching Salvation in the Name of Jesus

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 4:12

To reveal the saving name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins in water baptism.
To declare that there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.

2.3 Illumination of the Scriptures

Verses: John 14:26; John 16:13-14

To bring to remembrance all things that Jesus had taught them during His earthly ministry.
To guide the apostles into all truth, glorifying Christ by revealing His true identity.

3. The Birth and Order of the New Covenant Church

3.1 The Initial Evidence of the Spirit's Outpouring

Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46

To speak with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance, serving as the initial sign of the baptism.
To provide an undeniable, audible sign that the promise of the Father had been received.

3.2 Unlocking the Keys of the Kingdom

Verses: Matthew 16:19; Acts 2:38-39

To use the keys of the kingdom given to Peter to open the door of salvation first to the Jews.
To establish the foundational plan of salvation: repentance, water baptism in Jesus' name, and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

3.3 Establishing the Doctrinal Foundation

Verses: Ephesians 2:20; Acts 2:42

To lay the doctrinal foundation of the church, with Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone.
To keep the believers steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers.