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Pentecost had an electrifying effect on the disciples and it marked the start bold evangelism. The [[apostle Peter]] was especially instrumental in this. Whereas before Pentecost the disciples were fearful and hiding, afterwards they were able to courageously speak the gospel.
The day of Pentecost also saw the formation of the church because many Jews who heard the message of the gospel responded, although others turned away ([[Acts 2:41]]). This church was a clearly defined community which was devoted to the teaching of the apostles and to prayer.
The events that occurred on Pentecost also acted as a future sign of God's acceptance of the Samaritans and the Gentiles into the church. Because Cornelius and other Gentiles had a similar experience to the experiences of Acts 2, the apostles (at the [[Jerusalem Council]] in [[Acts 15:8]]) could see that God was calling them to be in the church as well. In this way, [[Acts 8]] and [[Acts 10]] can be seen of part of the fulfilment of [[Acts 1:8]]
