What is “the gift of the Holy Spirit”?
The first time the gospel was preached, Peter told believers who asked what to do to be saved, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). Faith, repentance, and baptism are necessary to be saved (see also Matt. 28:18-20; Mk. 16:15-16; Lk. 24:46,47). When we obey the same gospel now that those on Pentecost obeyed then, we receive the same promises now that they were given then. We can enjoy “the remission of sins” as well as “the gift of the Holy Spirit.” The first part of that promise is not difficult. Most people understand that to enjoy “remission of sins” means our sins have been forgiven. The word “remission” means “a dismissal, release” (Vine). However, due to much misunderstanding surrounding the role of the Holy Spirit in our salvation, His nature, person, work, and indwelling, we thought it would be good to deal with this subject. Some Facts About the Holy S
