Posts with the tag “pentecost”

From the beginning, fire has marked God’s people. Moses encountered Him in the burning bush. Elijah called down fire on Mount Carmel. At Pentecost, tongues of fire rested on every believer. The pattern is unmistakable: God sets His people ablaze so they can set the world alight.  Read More

Here’s the crucial distinction: salvation brings the Holy Spirit within us, but the baptism in the Holy Spirit brings His power upon us. Rev. De Souza argues that many sincere believers have been saved but have not stepped into this second, empowering experience. Without it, we may love Jesus, but we often struggle—lacking boldness, joy, and spiritual fruit.  Read More