Why We Believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (In-Filling of the Holy Spirit). This is different from 1st Corinthians 12:1-11, Gifts of the Spirit
There is another baptism taught and that is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. While we are filled with the Spirit, we should also be baptized. This is separate from salvation and it is evidenced by praying in tongues. (Acts 19:1-6)
Reference Scriptures: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4
I. BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRITA. The Promise
1. Another Comforter sent – John 14:16-17
2. Speaking of the Holy Spirit. Not to be given until Jesus was glorified – John 7:37-39
3. Pour out Spirit in last days – Joel 2:28-32
4. Tarry in Jerusalem until Promise sent. Only time believers were told to tarry – Luke 24:49
B. The Promise Fulfilled
1. The day of Pentecost – Acts 2:1-4, 16-21 (fulfilled what Joel said)
2. Received the Promise of the Father – Acts 2:32-33
3. It’s for all who believe in the name of Jesus – Acts 2:37-39
II. THE EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
A. The Evidence of Tongues
1. At the initial outpouring – Acts 2:4
2. At the house of Cornelius – Acts 10:44-46
3. Peter’s commentary on Acts 10 – Acts 11:15-18
4. At Ephesus – Acts 19:1-6
5. Subsequent experience – tongues implied as evidence – Acts 8:12, 14-18
B. Ten Reasons for Speaking in Tongues
1. Initial evidence – Acts 2:4
2. Spiritual edification – I Corinthians 14:4
3. Praying perfect will of God – Romans 8:26-27
4. Stimulates faith – Jude 20
5. Enables us to pray for unknown – John 16:13
6. Gives divine direction – I Corinthians 14:2, 13
7. Gives spiritual refreshing – Isaiah 28:11-12
8. For giving of thanks – I Corinthians 14:15-17
9. Brings tongue under subjection – James 3:8
1 0. Helps keep you in the love of God – Jude 20-21
III. SUMMARY
A. The Promise was fulfilled at the Day of Pentecost.
B. Tongues is the Initial Evidence of the Baptism
C. Tongues Play an Important Role in Christian Living
IV. HOW TO RECEIVING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, Acts 2:38
A. Suggested steps to leading a person into the baptism
1. The Gift has already been given – Acts 2:38, 19:1-6 (have you received?).
2. Salvation is the only prerequisite. Can come right alone with salvation. No need to tarry.
3. Laying on of hands – Acts 19:6, Galatians 3:5
4. Expect to speak in tongues – Acts 2:4, I Corinthians 12:2, 4-5, 14-15, 18
5. Will not receive anything false – Luke 11:11-13
6. Speak in other tongues – James 5:7, Hosea 6:3, Zech. 10:1
7. No crowd should be around, so one can get used to hearing the new language
WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO FOR YOU (A Believer)
LOVE
1st Peter 1:22, 1st John 4:19
1st John 4:21, Rom. 13:8,
Matt. 5:44, Psalm 116:1
John 15:12, 17; 14:14, 25
WISDOM
Prov. 24:3, Col. 1:9
Psalms 51:6, James 1:5
Prov. 3:13, Romans 11:33
Prov. 4:5
VISIONS
Acts 16:9, Prov. 29:18,
Gen. 46:2, Joel 2:28,
Acts 2:17, 2nd Cor. 12:1
KEEP YOU
Jude 24, Rev. 3:10,
Gen. 28:15, 20,
Psalms 25:20, Prov. 4:21
1st Chr. 4:10, John 17:15
GUIDE
Isa. 58:11, John 16:13
WITNESS
Isa. 43:10, 11, Acts 5:32
THINK RIGHT
Philippians 4:8
POWER
Acts 1:8
HOW TO BE SPIRITUAL
1st Cor. 2:14, Gal. 5:16-18
Romans 8:4-9
HUNGER AFTER GOD’S WORD
1st Peter 22, Deut. 8:3,
Jerm. 15:16, Job 23:12
KNOW THE SWEETNESS OF GOD’S WORD & LIVE
Psa. 34:8, Psa. 119:103,
Psa. 141:6, Prov. 16:21
REVEAL
Phil. 3:15, Matt. 11:27,
Isa. 40:5, Romans 8:18,
Dan. 2:19, 1st Cor. 2:10
LEAD YOU
Psalms 25:5, Psalms 5:8
KEEP YOUR MIND
Isaiah 26:3
TEACH YOU
Luke 12:12, Psa. 34:11
JOY
Romans 14:17, Isa. 12:3; Psalm 31:3
12 WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. Baptized With The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:28, Acts 1:5)
2. Led By the Holy Spirit (John16:13)
3. Show Things To Come (John 16:13)
4. Prophesies (Acts 19:6)
5. Teach Us (Luke 12:12, 1st Cor. 2:13)
6. Make Intercession (Romans 8:26)
7. Comfort (John 14:26, Acts 9:31)
8. Forbid Us (Acts 16:6)
9. Make Overseers (Acts 20:28)
10. Holy Spirit Speaks Plain (Mark 13:11)
11. Speak In Other Tongues (Acts 2:4)
12: Witness Christ (John 15:27)
There is another baptism taught and that is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. While we are filled with the Spirit, we should also be baptized. This is separate from salvation and it is evidenced by praying in tongues. (Acts 19:1-6)
Reference Scriptures: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4
I. BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRITA. The Promise
1. Another Comforter sent – John 14:16-17
2. Speaking of the Holy Spirit. Not to be given until Jesus was glorified – John 7:37-39
3. Pour out Spirit in last days – Joel 2:28-32
4. Tarry in Jerusalem until Promise sent. Only time believers were told to tarry – Luke 24:49
B. The Promise Fulfilled
1. The day of Pentecost – Acts 2:1-4, 16-21 (fulfilled what Joel said)
2. Received the Promise of the Father – Acts 2:32-33
3. It’s for all who believe in the name of Jesus – Acts 2:37-39
II. THE EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
A. The Evidence of Tongues
1. At the initial outpouring – Acts 2:4
2. At the house of Cornelius – Acts 10:44-46
3. Peter’s commentary on Acts 10 – Acts 11:15-18
4. At Ephesus – Acts 19:1-6
5. Subsequent experience – tongues implied as evidence – Acts 8:12, 14-18
B. Ten Reasons for Speaking in Tongues
1. Initial evidence – Acts 2:4
2. Spiritual edification – I Corinthians 14:4
3. Praying perfect will of God – Romans 8:26-27
4. Stimulates faith – Jude 20
5. Enables us to pray for unknown – John 16:13
6. Gives divine direction – I Corinthians 14:2, 13
7. Gives spiritual refreshing – Isaiah 28:11-12
8. For giving of thanks – I Corinthians 14:15-17
9. Brings tongue under subjection – James 3:8
1 0. Helps keep you in the love of God – Jude 20-21
III. SUMMARY
A. The Promise was fulfilled at the Day of Pentecost.
B. Tongues is the Initial Evidence of the Baptism
C. Tongues Play an Important Role in Christian Living
IV. HOW TO RECEIVING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, Acts 2:38
A. Suggested steps to leading a person into the baptism
1. The Gift has already been given – Acts 2:38, 19:1-6 (have you received?).
2. Salvation is the only prerequisite. Can come right alone with salvation. No need to tarry.
3. Laying on of hands – Acts 19:6, Galatians 3:5
4. Expect to speak in tongues – Acts 2:4, I Corinthians 12:2, 4-5, 14-15, 18
5. Will not receive anything false – Luke 11:11-13
6. Speak in other tongues – James 5:7, Hosea 6:3, Zech. 10:1
7. No crowd should be around, so one can get used to hearing the new language
WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO FOR YOU (A Believer)
LOVE
1st Peter 1:22, 1st John 4:19
1st John 4:21, Rom. 13:8,
Matt. 5:44, Psalm 116:1
John 15:12, 17; 14:14, 25
WISDOM
Prov. 24:3, Col. 1:9
Psalms 51:6, James 1:5
Prov. 3:13, Romans 11:33
Prov. 4:5
VISIONS
Acts 16:9, Prov. 29:18,
Gen. 46:2, Joel 2:28,
Acts 2:17, 2nd Cor. 12:1
KEEP YOU
Jude 24, Rev. 3:10,
Gen. 28:15, 20,
Psalms 25:20, Prov. 4:21
1st Chr. 4:10, John 17:15
GUIDE
Isa. 58:11, John 16:13
WITNESS
Isa. 43:10, 11, Acts 5:32
THINK RIGHT
Philippians 4:8
POWER
Acts 1:8
HOW TO BE SPIRITUAL
1st Cor. 2:14, Gal. 5:16-18
Romans 8:4-9
HUNGER AFTER GOD’S WORD
1st Peter 22, Deut. 8:3,
Jerm. 15:16, Job 23:12
KNOW THE SWEETNESS OF GOD’S WORD & LIVE
Psa. 34:8, Psa. 119:103,
Psa. 141:6, Prov. 16:21
REVEAL
Phil. 3:15, Matt. 11:27,
Isa. 40:5, Romans 8:18,
Dan. 2:19, 1st Cor. 2:10
LEAD YOU
Psalms 25:5, Psalms 5:8
KEEP YOUR MIND
Isaiah 26:3
TEACH YOU
Luke 12:12, Psa. 34:11
JOY
Romans 14:17, Isa. 12:3; Psalm 31:3
12 WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. Baptized With The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:28, Acts 1:5)
2. Led By the Holy Spirit (John16:13)
3. Show Things To Come (John 16:13)
4. Prophesies (Acts 19:6)
5. Teach Us (Luke 12:12, 1st Cor. 2:13)
6. Make Intercession (Romans 8:26)
7. Comfort (John 14:26, Acts 9:31)
8. Forbid Us (Acts 16:6)
9. Make Overseers (Acts 20:28)
10. Holy Spirit Speaks Plain (Mark 13:11)
11. Speak In Other Tongues (Acts 2:4)
12: Witness Christ (John 15:27)