In the Last Days, God Says, I Will Pour Out My Spirit on All People

Acts 2:16-17

Aug 06, 2026

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Acts 2:16-17 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

In context, the Holy Spirit had just been poured out upon the believers on the Day of Pentecost. As a result, they began speaking in different languages, and the crowds were amazed. Peter stood up and explained that this was the work of God. He quoted the prophet Joel, who said, “In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people.”

This event inaugurated the Church Age. After Jesus died, rose again, and ascended into heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit just as He had promised. From that day forward, everyone who places their faith in Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit will dwell within them. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live for Christ, grow in holiness, share the gospel, and make disciples.

Peter explains that this outpouring of the Holy Spirit marks the beginning of what Scripture calls “the last days.” The last days are the period between Christ’s first coming and His second coming. We are living in that period today. During this time, Jesus is building His church as people place their faith in Him, and the gospel is being proclaimed throughout the world.

Remember that God has given you the Holy Spirit to empower you to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Live each day with the expectation that Jesus could return at any time. Faithfully share the gospel, help others follow Christ, and invest your life in what will last for eternity. ~ Jeff M Newman

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