When the Holy Spirit Was Given: Was the Holy Spirit given before the time of Jesus? [John 7:39]. Defining the Parts of Salvation: Are there two distinction parts of salvation-one cleaning the slate of sin, and two-filling up and a life change with new purpose? [2 Peter 1:4, 2 Corinthians 3:18]. Before the Holy Spirit's Coming: What happened to believers before the coming of the Holy Spirit? [Romans 4].