- The gift of the Holy Spirit, and His role in our relationship with God, is often misunderstood. At the most basic level, the Holy Spirit is the presence of God in our hearts and in the world at large. But, His role is so much more than being simply a presence of God. On Pentecost Sunday, the Holy Spirit came into the world in dramatic fashion, as He was poured out on the disciples and other believers in the New Testament church. 3,000 people were born again that day, and the age of church was born. Listen as Pastor Doug breaks down the meaning and impact that the Holy Spirit should have in the life of every believer, including you.