Following the ministry of the Holy Spirit through the book of Acts.

This sermon explores the multifaceted nature of God's grace as revealed in Joel 2, emphasizing His desire to restore His people, creation, and time. The preacher defines grace as unmerited favor and outlines three specific areas where this grace is displayed: physical and spiritual restoration for Israel, the renewal of the natural world, and the redemption of wasted years through Christ. Key theological themes include the pouring out of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as a partial fulfillment of prophecy and the universal offer of salvation to all who call on the Lord's name. The message serves as a pastoral encouragement to trust in God's covenant-keeping character and to live gratefully within the context of His abundant mercy.

Following the ministry of the Holy Spirit through the book of Acts.

The sermon clarifies that the Holy Spirit existed from creation and was active throughout the Old Testament, refuting the idea that He only began working at Pentecost. It explains that the singular event of Pentecost served to empower the church, fulfill prophecy, provide comfort, and establish the pattern for God's leadership through the Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that salvation occurs at conversion when the Spirit indwells the believer, making a second Pentecost unnecessary for receiving the Spirit. Distinctions are drawn between being sealed by the Spirit for eternal security and the ongoing need to be filled with the Spirit to produce spiritual fruit. The message concludes by urging believers to examine their lives for evidence of the Spirit's work through love, joy, peace, and other fruits, rather than seeking a repeated experience.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 08/25/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Announces an Upcoming Islam Conference/ What is Free Masonry?/ The Gifts of The Spirit?/Pentecostalism and Speaking in Tongues/ A Caller Asks Matt About Previous Occult Experiences/ What is Wrong with Alcoholics Anonymous?/ Why Aren't Roman Catholics out Doing Street Evangelism?/ Are We Supposed to Tithe?/ Are Christians Forgiven for Future Sins?/ August 25, 2026