Pentecost and Holy Spirit - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts 2:1-13 and related passages.

Pentecost

The Jewish feast 50 days after Passover; in Christian tradition, the day the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles, enabling them to speak in many languages.

Acts 2:1-13

The biblical passage describing Pentecost: the Spirit descends, tongues of fire appear, and believers speak in various languages to declare God's deeds.

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Holy Trinity; a divine person who inspires, guides, and empowers believers.

Tongues as of fire

Divided tongues of fire that rested on each believer, symbolizing the Spirit's presence.

Filled with the Holy Spirit

Being empowered by the Spirit to speak and proclaim God's acts.

Speaks in different tongues

Speaking in various languages so listeners from many nations can understand the message.

Galileans

People from Galilee; the apostles were Galileans, prompting questions about their speech.

Parthians

One of the regions listed among the listeners at Pentecost from the eastern part of the ancient world.

Medes

A region/nation represented in the crowd witnessing Pentecost.

Elamites

A region represented among the international audience at Pentecost.

Mesopotamia

A region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, listed among the listeners.

Judea

A region of ancient Israel; part of the crowd described at Pentecost.

Cappadocia

A region listed among the diverse regions represented at Pentecost.

Pontus

A region represented in the Pentecost crowd.

Asia

A region represented among the listeners at Pentecost.

Phrygia

A region listed among the regions of listeners.

Pamphylia

A region listed among the regions of listeners.

Egypt

A region listed among the nations represented at Pentecost.

Libya near Cyrene

A Libyan region mentioned among the listeners; Cyrene is another city in Africa.

Rome

City of travelers mentioned among the listeners at Pentecost.

Jews and converts to Judaism

The audience described as Jewish people and those who have converted to Judaism.

Cretans

People from Crete; part of the diverse audience at Pentecost.

Arabs

People from the Arab world; included in the list of listeners hearing in their own tongues.

Mighty acts of God

The powerful deeds of God that the crowd heard proclaimed in their native languages.

What does this mean?

The crowd's question about the significance and meaning of the Pentecost events.

They have had too much new wine

Scoffing accusation that the speakers were drunk rather than inspired.

Holy Spirit is a divine person

The belief that the Holy Spirit is a distinct, divine person within the Trinity.

Trinity

The Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons in one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Matthew 12:30-32

Gospel passage about division, declaring that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Seven spiritual gifts given to believers to guide and perfect them in faith.

Fear of God

A gift of reverence and awe before the divine, guiding moral conduct.

Piety

A gift of devotion to God and religious duty.

Knowledge

A gift for understanding God and divine truths.

Fortitude

Courage to persevere in faith and endure difficulties for righteousness.

Counsel

The gift of right judgment and discernment in moral matters.

Understanding

The gift of grasping the meaning of truths and accepting them.

Wisdom

The highest gift, insight into divine things and sound moral judgment.