Baptism in the Spirit
We believe that all Christians should expect this second experience as their birthright in Jesus Christ. You do not need to be baptised in the Spirit to be a Christian, but all Christians need the experience to live their Christian lives to the full. Many people who are not baptised in the Spirit do know God deeply, of that there is no doubt, but so did the disciples. Before they received this experience they were used mightily by God – they were used even more mightily afterwards. At the other end of the scale young Christians just beginning to know God can receive such a strengthening when baptised in the Spirit.
CHECK THE BIBLE:
The words of John the Baptist –“I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Matthew 3: 11
The words of Jesus – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere
Acts 1: 8
The words of Peter, about this experience – This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away[a]—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”
Acts 2: 39
The words of Paul – “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
Acts 19: 2
We believe that all Christians should expect this second experience as their birthright in Jesus Christ. You do not need to be baptised in the Spirit to be a Christian, but all Christians need the experience to live their Christian lives to the full. Many people who are not baptised in the Spirit do know God deeply, of that there is no doubt, but so did the disciples. Before they received this experience they were used mightily by God – they were used even more mightily afterwards. At the other end of the scale young Christians just beginning to know God can receive such a strengthening when baptised in the Spirit.
CHECK THE BIBLE:
The words of John the Baptist –“I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Matthew 3: 11
The words of Jesus – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere
Acts 1: 8
The words of Peter, about this experience – This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away[a]—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”
Acts 2: 39
The words of Paul – “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
Acts 19: 2