What did the Apostles say about Salvation? The Book of Acts is the book that tells how people became Christians. Let's look at how they were saved. Acts 2:1-17; When they were filled with the _______ ______, they spoke with other ____________.  This was the first time anyone received the infilling of the Holy Ghost. This surprised all those who were standing nearby. When they asked , "What does this mean?", Peter stood up and explained that this was the infilling of the Holy Ghost which was promised by Jesus and many Bible prophets , including Joel (Joel 2:28). Acts 2:37-39(NIV); When the people heard this , they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles , "Brothers , what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is for you and your children and for all who are afar off --for all whom the Lord our God will call." What three ingredients from the bag of salvation are found in these verses? 1)___________ , 2____________, 3______________. Is the promise still for us today? Yes! The promise is to everyone who will ask God for it. Luke 11:11-13; Just like a father gives his son the things he needs for survival, God is willing to give you the ___________ __________if you ask Him! Acts 8:5-17; Philip preached Christ to the people in Samaria and what did they do? 1) Believe? Yes/ No 2) Get Baptized? Yes/No  3) In the Name of Jesus Christ? Yes/No 4) Had they received the Holy Ghost yet? Yes/No The infilling of the Holy Ghost is seperate from believing, repentance, and baptism. Acts 10:1-6; God spoke to a man named Cornelius. 1) Was he devout (religious) Yes/No 2) Did he pray? Yes/No 3) Did he fear God? Yes/No 4) Were all these things enough? Yes/No Acts 10:44-48; What two ingredients from the bag of salvation did Cornelius experience ___ ___. Acts 19:1-6; When Paul came to Ephesus, what was his first question to the disciples?__________ When he found out that they had only experienced repentance, what happened?_______________ What happened next?__________________ What three ingredients from the bag of salvation are found in these verses? 1)__________ 2)________ 3)__________.   *Study exerpted from: Bible Study in a Bag Copyright 1997 Abraham LaVoi and Bill Hobson. Published by Youth Innovations P..O Box 2307 Panama City, FL 32404. (850) SOW-A-BAG. www.youthinnovations.com