Have You Experienced a “True” Pentecost?
By Dr. Henry A. Harbuck During the month of May or June (depending on the calendar), Christians throughout the world celebrate “Pentecost Sunday,” a time of rejoicing and reflecting on the mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon those who had assembled to receive power from on high. We must remember and celebrate the significance of this great event. When the Day of Pentecost Came…They Recognized Their Experience As Foretold In Scripture – Peter said in Acts 2:16, “But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh’ (Acts 2:16; KJV)” Everyone present at the Pentecost Festival had no doubt this was real because it had been predicted by Joel the prophet (Joel 2:28-32). When the Day of Pentecost Came…They Knew It Was An Answer to Prayer – All of the 120 people assembled on this special day had waited patiently for the descent of the Spirit while they pra...