John records in , and that the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, would come upon the disciples. If I go, I will send Him to you. As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. Is there a conflict between what John and Luke report? Professor Craig L. Some scholars hold that the two are incompatible. Where do we stand? There is no doubt that John recorded the promises of Jesus about the coming Holy Spirit.
Therefore, I believe we may conclude that Jesus was preparing the disciples for Pentecost when He breathed on them. What was the purpose of waiting? The period of waiting was crucial to their empowerment, i. Often, we seek to go in our own strength and do not wait for God's power and leading.
B Simpson, the founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, has something to say about waiting until we are clothed or filled with the Spirit. They had to get emptied first before they would get filled. Luke wrote that Jesus appeared again and again to them over forty days after His suffering:. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God Acts What was Jesus doing in those forty days before the Spirit came on the Day of Pentecost?
He was strengthening them in their faith and teaching them about the kingdom of God. We must be emptied of self and be right with God and others before we can be filled with the Spirit.
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Let's Connect x. Subscribe to our Newsletter. Daily Devotionals x. Daily Bible Reading Plans x. Recently Popular Pages x. Recently Popular Media x. When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. What Happened to Them? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke NRSV. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven Luke NRSV.
Option 3: This Was a Symbolic Representation There is also the view that this episode is symbolic what would occur fifty days later on the Day of Pentecost. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high Luke NRSV.
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