Sending of the Holy Spirit, 2:1–21

An Overview

The events recorded in Acts 2 are among not just the most important events in the book of Acts alone, but also one of the most important events in the history of redemption. Jesus sends the fullness of the Holy Spirit to empower his people for mission. The same Spirit that empowered Jesus throughout the course of his earthly ministry now rests upon every follower of Jesus. Ministry, maturity, and mission is now made possible by the Holy Spirit.