Discipleship Training Course

PHASE 1 – TAKE THE JOURNEY
Although wind is invisible, the effects which it produces can, in
many cases, be heard and seen. Jesus says that it is similar to the
working of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit Himself is invisible, but the
effects that He produces can often be seen and heard.
Acts 2:33 Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and
having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He
[Christ] poured out this which you now see and hear.
1 Corinthians 2:4 And my speech and my preaching were not with
persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the
Spirit and of power.
We can clearly see that there are visible signs that indicate the
presence and operation of the Holy Spirit that can produce
effects which can be perceived by our physical senses.
There are various passages in the New Testament that describe
the outward manifestations which accompany the operation of
the Spirit, and with the above explanations in mind, it can be
better understood.
The first example we see in
Acts 2:2-4 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of
a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they
were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as
of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled
with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the
Spirit gave them utterance.
The second example is that of Cornelius’ household in
Acts 10:44-46 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy
Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. And those of the
circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came
with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out
on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and
magnify God.
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