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Holy Spirit

May 24, 2026 | Steve Pearson

The Filling of the Holy Spirit

Pentecost Sunday celebrates the birth of the global church when the Holy Spirit filled 120 believers in Jerusalem. This transformative event occurred fifty days after Passover, marking one of four pivotal moments in Christian faith alongside the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection. The Holy Spirit arrived with supernatural signs including the sound of rushing wind and tongues of fire, empowering believers to share the Gospel effectively. Being filled with the Holy Spirit differs from simply having the Spirit dwell within us - it represents complete saturation that brings power for ministry, increased capacity to love, desire for holiness, and spiritual warmth that draws others to God.

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