THE HOLY SPIRIT

What do people believe Holy Spirit baptism does for them? What are differences in Holy Spirit baptism and water baptism?
False Ideas about the Purpose of Holy Spirit Baptism
? It removes the inherited, depraved nature.
• Were the apostles depraved before Pentecost? Ac. 1:14-24
• Was Cornelius depraved before the Holy Spirit fell on him? Ac. 10:1-2
? It is in order to obtain the forgiveness of sins.
? What was the purpose of John’s baptism? Mk. 1:4
? What is the purpose of water baptism? Ac. 2:38; 22:16
? It is evidence of pardon and assurance of grace
? Were the apostles not assured of Christ’ favor before Pentecost? Jn. 20:21; 21:15-17; Ac. 1:1-5
? Could the Samaritans feel assured of pardon and grace before the Holy Spirit fell on them, and if so, on what basis? Ac. 8:12...16; Mk. 16:15,16; Ac. 27:25; Rom. 3:4; 4:20-24.
? To give “power for life and service”
? Did the baptism of the Holy Spirit keep the apostles from hypocrisy or apostasy? Gal. 2:11-13; 1Co. 9:27
? If the Corinthians were baptized with the Holy Spirit, did that give them power to lead holy lives and be like Christ? 1Co. 3:1-4; 5:1-2; 6:511:17; 14:20
? Paul said “the manifestation of the Spirit is for what purpose? 1Co. 12:7

Because the apostles were “baptized in the Holy Spirit” is why you and I can be assured of our relationship with God in Christ Jesus. Rather than subjective, varied, and emotional experiences, let us rejoice that we can place our unwavering trust in the infallible, immutable, and eternal Word of God revealed and confirmed by the Holy Spirit of God!

Holy Spirit Baptism Versus Water Baptism

HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ----------------------------------------WATER BAPTISM
Spirit Element Ac. 1:5 ---------------------------------------------------------Water - Element Ac. 8:36-38; 10:47
Administered by Christ Mt. 3:11; Ac. 1:4,5 ------------------------------Administered by man Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38
A Promise Received Lk 24:48,49; Ac. 1:4,5---------------------------- A Command Obeyed Ac. 2:38; 10:48
To Reveal, Confirm Jn. 16:13; Heb. 2:3,4 --------------------------------For remission of sins Ac. 2:38; 22:16
In no name------------------------------------------------------------------------- In name of Christ Ac. 2:38; 19:5
Not into Christ---------------------------------------------------------------------Into Christ Ro. 6:3; Gal. 3:27
Did not save ----------------------------------------------------------------------Unto salvation Mk. 16:16; 1Pt. 3:21
No longer needed Jn. 16:13; Jude 3; 2Ti. 3:16,17; 2Pt. 1:14,15 --Needed as long as need salvation
Special Lk 24:48,49; Ac. 1:2-8; 11:15; 2Co. 12:12 -------------------Universal Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15,16; Eph. 4:5



Quick Quiz
Choose all correct answers in the following.
1. Holy Spirit baptism
a. Removes the inherited, depraved nature of man
b. Is in order to obtain the forgiveness of sins
c. Is evidence of pardon and assurance of grace
d. Gives power to live a life of holiness and dedicated service
e. None of the above

2. True or false …?
a. Cornelius was depraved before the Holy Spirit fell on him
b. Baptism in the Holy Spirit enabled the Corinthians to live a life devotion and sanctity
c. The Samaritans could be assured they were saved because Jesus promised salvation to those who believed and were baptized
d. John the Baptist promised that all he baptized would be baptized in the Holy Spirit

3. Differences in Holy Spirit baptism and water baptism are
a. One is in the Holy Spirit and one is in water
b. One is a promise and one is a command
c. One puts men into Christ and one does not
d. One was for special people for special purposes and the other is for all men who need salvation in Christ

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