Holy Spirit Takes Over 

    #6 in series

     Christ appeared to different people at various times over 40 days, following his resurrection. In Acts chapter 1, he commands his disciples to stay in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit baptizes them with power. That would happen on the 50th day, now called Pentecost Sunday. 

     He said they would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Those would be his last words. 

     Chapter 2. Ten days later, 120 men were together when "a sound like a violent wind came from heaven. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." 

     "There were God-fearing Jews from every nation, and many wondered, 'What does this mean?'" 

Peter Explains It 

     "Then Peter stood up," (baptized with power by the Spirit that spoke through Old Testament prophets) "and addressed the crowd: 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.'" 

     The Spirit led Peter to enlighten his listeners, who "were cut to the heart and asked Peter, 'What shall we do?'" "Repent and be baptized," he said, "in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the Holy Spirit." 

     "About 3,000 were added to their number that day." Peter and others would never be the same, worshiping God with the Holy Spirit in their hearts, to guide and spread this good news to the ends of the earth.

So, Jimmy, was Peter a pope or not?

  Peter and other disciples were chosen by Christ. 

Popes are elected by Catholic men ideally led by Christ.

(majority vote)