What Does it Mean to “Receive” the Holy Spirit?

What Does it Mean to “Receive” the Holy Spirit?

After Stephen’s death, there is a scattering of the followers of Jesus. Some of the believers end up in Samaria, and Peter & John are sent to them in order that they might receive the Holy Spirit. What’s going on in this account?  
What Does it Mean to “Receive” the Holy Spirit?

The Danger of Playing Games With God

A man named Simon appears to follow God, and does all the right things, but he is exposed as being unwilling to truly give his heart to God.  
What Does it Mean to “Receive” the Holy Spirit?

It’s Always Darker Before a Breakthrough

Four truths to get you through the darkness of life: God never wastes pain Godly people recognize truth #1, yet mourn It usually gets darker before it gets lighter God loves to bring joy out of trouble