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The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a really questionable subject within the Christian community. Although Christians of all denominations believe in a soteriology that includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not concur regarding the time and manner in which a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is promised to every follower restored by faith in Christ. Nevertheless, not every believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we analyze the New Testament record found in the book of Acts, we shall discover, it is certainly possible to be converted to Christ and regenerated by the Spirit, however yet not receive the experience known as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit till some time afterward.

Why Must We Research Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testament. Unlike the epistles, which are letters composed to churches or individuals to instruct followers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with terrific detail the historic setting and chronology of the first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 ADVERTISEMENT and the years immediately following.

While the epistles are written to those who had already gotten the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone provides the historic record of how a few of the churches and individuals to whom the epistles were composed were conserved and consequently got the experience called the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not comprehend or value the distinction in between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The theological contribution of each historic account of early believers with the Holy Spirit is tape-recorded with such information regarding supply a constant scriptural theology with regard to New Testimony accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although many preachers avoid the Holy Spirit phenomenon saw in Acts, or effort to explain away the ramifications of the facts provided there, to ignore or simply ignore this authentic historic record is to be irresponsible of rightly dividing the word of reality.

It is my opinion that the failure of numerous bible teachers to truthfully and precisely portray the biblical record in the book of Acts may be the sole reason that a big section of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in comprehending the functions of His Spirit.

Throughout the remainder of this composing we shall try to attend to the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to redemption or concurrent with redemption?

3) Is there is a distinction in between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the difference in between receiving the present of the Holy Spirit speaking to other tongues and receiving the gift of tongues?

5) Is there is a distinction between the purpose of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the function of the spiritual gift of divers (diverse) sort of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are essentially one and the same difference experience. Others hold the view, to be born again of the Spirit is certainly various from the baptism with the Spirit, however both constantly take place simultaneously. Nevertheless, does the Acts' record assistance these positions?

Our study reveals, the Acts record shows that some believers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we examine the Acts record, we will quickly discover that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is certainly different from the Birth of the Spirit. When we examine both experiences carefully we find the following to be real:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regrowth and the re-birth of the believer into Christ in salvation.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the follower for service.

Why is this distinction important?

In regrowth, every believer is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every believer is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural referrals will show that there are two unique operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and subsequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have actually been all made to consume into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I understood him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the very same stated unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit coming down, and staying on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 explains the regenerative firm of the individual of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 explains the sanctifying agency of the individual of Christ. Although the Greek word en is equated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these scriptures there can be no mistaking the truth that:

2 different persons of the Godhead are associated with the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notice thoroughly, in one operation (regrowth) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regeneration > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the follower baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the very same time?

The word baptize means to immerse, dip, or plunge. Appropriately, when a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, just as a follower is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The promise of the Daddy to give another comforter was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He began to put out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Dad works all things through the ended up work of His Boy, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit was not yet offered since He was not yet glorified. This implies that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the ended up work of Christ) had to take place prior to the Holy Spirit could be offered to guys. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were provided what is called the breath of promise (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regeneration

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is likewise called the baptism of regrowth. It is the very same experience spoken of by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the washing of regeneration.

We must be careful here, since although the word washing is used in this verse; notification, the words water or water baptism is not. Consequently, this verse is not inferring baptismal regeneration by water as some incorrectly teach. This verse does, nevertheless, teach baptismal regeneration by the Spirit

The word cleaning (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has nothing to do with water baptism, other than in a metaphorical sense. In as much as, baptism with water illustrates what the Spirit has actually already accomplished in regeneration. Therefore, Paul concludes that the cleaning of regrowth and the restoring of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit regenerates the follower and positions the follower into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequently sanctifies the believer and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) equipping the follower for service in order to meet the great commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul writes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this mean?

It doubts whether this verse describes water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not say. Although the Greek word used here is baptisma and it is utilized in the New Testament with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is used to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is just one baptism with the Spirit. Nevertheless, there are many re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul composes, be not drunk with red wine, but be filled with the Spirit, it is a necessary to all followers to live continuously under the power and impact of the Holy Spirit instead of under the impact of drugs and alcohol.

Although a believer might be baptized with the Holy Spirit only when, the believer might constantly consume into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled many times throughout the believer's lifetime.

Have you received the Holy Ghost since you thought?

Is every follower presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit immediately upon thinking in Christ? Some teach this, nevertheless:

In Acts chapter 19 there is an event where Paul found specific former disciples of John the Baptist and inquired a remarkable concern: Have you received the Holy Ghost because ye believed?

Now, if every believer is instantly presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regeneration, then Paul's concern to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only method Paul's concern makes sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regeneration by the Spirit.

This fact is likewise born out in another fascinating account found in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans pertained to faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, but did not get the Baptism with the Holy Spirit until the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These 2 accounts as well as others in Acts, prove that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a separate and unique experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Signs Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is a crucial and essential connection in between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it relates to redemption, healing, wonders, etc. This is also true of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Many believers can believe in Christ for redemption, however can not believe in him for other things such as divine healing or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are numerous reasons for this. Lack of proper teaching and understanding in this location leads to lack of faith. An absence of faith and unbelief will avoid a saved individual from getting the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are informed more than as soon as in scripture that faith in Christ is a requirement for getting the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus stated, He that believeth on me, as the bible hath said, out of his tummy will flow rivers of living water.

There are 2 Greek words utilized in bible to denote the difference between receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by consulting with other tongues) and the spiritual gift of tongues. They are: dorea and charisma.

This is a crucial distinction due to the fact that, one much very first receive the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit prior to one may receive an individual gift (charm) or gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism The original source with the indication or proof of talking with other tongues need to not to be confused with the present of tongues utilized in prayer, praise, and prophecy.

A little known reality is, the word dorea (gift) is always utilized in scripture to identify the present of the Holy Spirit evidenced by consulting with other tongues, while the word charisma (present) is constantly utilized of the present of tongues.

Whenever consulting with other tongues is referred to in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is always utilized. Nevertheless, whenever speaking in tongues is used in other places in the New Testament, the word charisma is used to denote the spiritual present.

So, when Paul asks the concern, do all consult with tongues; he is referring to the spiritual present (charisma) and not to the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking to other tongues.

It has been my experience to observe that a believer may in fact consult with other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, but may not ever subsequently receive or operate in the present of tongues at all.

The charm gift of tongues is described in scripture as divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and diversities (genos) of tongues. This is since there are essentially two distinct categories or kinds (genos) of the gift of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a different function and purpose.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and appreciation language - its function is, male talking to God, and its purpose is to enlighten the private follower. Prophetic tongues are a language of prophecy - its function is, God talking to guy. When coupled with the gift of analysis of tongues its purpose is to enlighten the entire church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God speaks with male) that needs interpretation. Nevertheless, prayer provided in tongues (when man speaks with God) does not need an interpretation, given that the speaker is in fact praying to God and not speaking to guy, God does not require an interpreter.

The difference being, hoping in tongues enlightens the one doing the praying, while prophesying in tongues enlightens the entire church. For this factor prediction in tongues should be translated.

Throughout the baptism with the Spirit, a believer may consult with either a devotional or prophetic language which is unknown to the speaker. This will be a sign to all present but specifically those who believe not.

It is typically taught that those who believe not describe unsaved people. However, this is just partially proper. Those who think not, might also describe anyone (conserved or not) who is unlearned and does not think in the power of God to erupt devils, talk with brand-new tongues, heal the ill, etc,.

When Jesus said, these signs shall follow them that think, he was also stating that supernatural manifestations of the power of God (indications) would follow those who have faith. Nevertheless, if they do not have faith these indications will not follow them.

Most likely, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience separate and distinct from regrowth.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where numerous believe and are baptized. Nevertheless, it is expressly explained that it was not till the apostles Peter and John concerned town and laid their hands on them that they got the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The concern remains, if there was no evidence of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others understand the Holy Spirit had fallen on the believers in Samaria? Because, he like the others witnessed the signs that were done.

And let us not forget the family of Cornelius the very first Gentile converts to Christ, who received the baptism with the Holy Spirit talking with tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only sign that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of speaking to other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.

Some bible instructors have attempted to rationalize the phenomenon of conserved believers who did not get the baptism with the Holy Spirit till at some point later on. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile countries (as a people group) to receive the initial in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle had to exist to accredit them.

Additionally, some teach, once each people group received the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking in tongues. Surprisingly, the bible does not support this theory, and it totals up to nothing more than speculation.

Lastly, our last example of a saved person receiving the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to redemption and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having actually had actually hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) received his sight and was at the very same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

At any time the book of Acts offers an account where believers at first get the Holy Spirit, it may be considered as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, keep in mind, there is only one baptism with the Holy Spirit however many re-fillings.

What is the distinction in between a Pentecostal and a Charming?

There is a distinction between a Pentecostal and a Charming. Pentecostals hold to the teaching that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is constantly with the proof (or sign) of talking with other tongues.

Charismatics, nevertheless, are believers who have gotten the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking to other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups aside from classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics consult with tongues and run in other spiritual presents, but do not always hold that the baptism with the Spirit is always evidenced by speaking with other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit may be evidenced by other presents of the Spirit such as healing, prediction, and so on

. In conclusion, it is difficult to develop a consistent and biblical theology of the experience described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without examining the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We affirm there is a distinct Christian experience in the Bible described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to equip the believer to witness for Christ and to carry out the great commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to redemption and may happen at the exact same time as salvation. Nevertheless, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is an unique work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regrowth.

There is likewise a difference between receiving the gift (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and getting the present (charm) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a dual function and purpose (devotional or prophetic) at the same time, there is a distinction in between the function and purpose of speaking in other tongues as an indication and the spiritual present of diverse kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an essential part of the Christian experience, and these signs shall follow them that think.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a really questionable subject within the Christian neighborhood. Although Christians of all denominations think in a soteriology that includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not concur as to the time and manner in which a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is assured to every follower regrowed by faith in Christ. Nevertheless, not every believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we analyze the New Testament record found in the book of Acts, we will discover, it is certainly possible to be converted to Christ and regrowed by the Spirit, however yet not get the experience called the Baptism with the Holy Spirit up until a long time later.

Why Must We Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testament. Unlike the epistles, which are letters written to churches or people to instruct followers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with great information the historical setting and chronology of the first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 AD and the years instantly following.

While the epistles are composed to those who had actually currently gotten the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone provides the historic record of how some of the churches and individuals to whom the epistles were composed were saved and subsequently got the experience referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not understand or appreciate the distinction between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The doctrinal contribution of each historic account of early followers with the Holy Spirit is tape-recorded with such detail regarding offer a consistent biblical faith with respect to New Testimony accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although many preachers shy away from the Holy Spirit phenomenon witnessed in Acts, or effort to rationalize the ramifications of the facts presented there, to overlook or just ignore this authentic historic record is to be irresponsible of appropriately dividing the word of reality.

It is my opinion that the failure of many bible teachers to honestly and accurately portray the biblical record in the book of Acts may be the sole reason a large sector of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in understanding the operations of His Spirit.

Throughout the remainder of this writing we shall attempt to resolve the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to salvation or concurrent with salvation?

3) Exists is a difference in between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the difference between receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit speaking to other tongues and receiving the present of tongues?

5) Is there is a distinction in between the function of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the function of the spiritual gift of divers (diverse) sort of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are basically one and the same difference experience. Others hold the view, to be born again of the Spirit is undoubtedly various from the baptism with the Spirit, but both constantly occur all at once. However, does the Acts' record assistance these positions?

Our study exposes, the Acts record shows that some followers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we analyze the Acts record, we shall soon find that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is undoubtedly various from the Birth of the Spirit. When we take a look at both experiences carefully we discover the following to be true:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regeneration and the re-birth of the believer into Christ in redemption.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the follower for service.

Why is this distinction essential?

In regrowth, every believer is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every follower is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural references will reveal that there are two unique operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and consequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are all of us baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have actually been all made to drink into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, stating, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it house upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same stated unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 describes the regenerative company of the individual of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 explains the sanctifying agency of the individual of Christ. Although the Greek word en is equated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these scriptures there can be no misinterpreting the fact that:

Two separate persons of the Godhead are associated with the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notice carefully, in one operation (regeneration) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regrowth > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the believer baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the same time?

The word baptize ways to immerse, dip, or plunge. Appropriately, when a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, just as a follower is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The guarantee of the Dad to offer another comforter was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He started to pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Father works all things through the finished work of His Child, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit was not yet offered due to the fact that He was not yet glorified. This means that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the completed work of Christ) needed to take place prior to the Holy Spirit could be given to men. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were provided what is called the breath of pledge (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regrowth

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is likewise called the baptism of regeneration. It is the exact same experience spoken of by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the cleaning of regeneration.

We should beware here, due to the fact that although the word cleaning is used in this verse; notification, the words water or water baptism is not. As a result, this verse is not presuming baptismal regrowth by water as some incorrectly teach. This verse does, nevertheless, teach baptismal regeneration by the Spirit

The word washing (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has nothing to do with water baptism, except in a figurative sense. In as much as, baptism with water illustrates what the Spirit has currently achieved in regeneration. Therefore, Paul concludes that the cleaning of regrowth and the restoring of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit regrows the follower and places the believer into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequently sanctifies the believer and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) gearing up the believer for service in order to meet the excellent commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul writes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this mean?

It doubts whether this verse describes water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not say. Although the Greek word used here is baptisma and it is used in the New Testimony with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is applied to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is just one baptism with the Spirit. Nevertheless, there are lots of re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul composes, be not drunk with wine, but be filled with the Spirit, it is an imperative to all believers to live continuously under the power and impact of the Holy Spirit instead of under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Although a believer may be baptized with the Holy Spirit just when, the follower may constantly consume into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled many times throughout the believer's lifetime.

Have you received the Holy Ghost given that check here you thought?

Is every believer presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit immediately upon believing in Christ? Some teach this, nevertheless:

In Acts chapter 19 there is a celebration where Paul found particular previous disciples of John the Baptist and inquired an impressive concern: Have you received the Holy Ghost given that ye believed?

Now, if every believer is automatically presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regrowth, then Paul's question to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only way Paul's question makes good sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regrowth by the Spirit.

This fact is also born out in another intriguing account discovered in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans concerned faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, but did not receive the Baptism with the Holy Spirit until the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These two accounts as well as others in Acts, show that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a different and unique experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Indications Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is an essential and essential connection in between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it belongs to salvation, recovery, wonders, and so on. This is also true of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Many believers can think in Christ for salvation, but can not think in him for other things such as magnificent recovery or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are numerous factors for this. Lack of proper teaching and understanding in this location leads to absence of faith. An absence of faith and unbelief will avoid a conserved person from receiving the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are informed more than once in scripture that faith in Christ is a prerequisite for receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus stated, He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly will stream rivers of living water.

There are two Greek words utilized in scripture to signify the difference between getting the present of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by talking to other tongues) and the spiritual gift of tongues. They are: dorea and charisma.

This is an important distinction since, one much very first receive the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit prior to one may get a specific present (charm) or presents of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism with the indication or evidence of consulting with other tongues need to not to be confused with the present of tongues used in prayer, praise, and prediction.

An unfamiliar fact is, the word dorea (gift) is always utilized in bible to differentiate the present of the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking with other tongues, while the word charm (gift) is always used of the gift of tongues.

Whenever speaking to other tongues is referred to in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is always utilized. Nevertheless, whenever speaking in tongues is used in other places in the New Testimony, the word charm is used to signify the spiritual present.

So, when Paul asks the concern, do all speak with tongues; he is referring to the spiritual present (charm) and not to the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the sign of speaking with other tongues.

It has been my experience to observe that a follower may in reality speak to other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, however may never consequently get or run in the present of tongues at all.

The charm present of tongues is referred to in scripture as scuba divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and diversities (genos) of tongues. This is due to the fact that there are essentially two distinct classifications or kinds (genos) of the gift of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a various function and purpose.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and praise language - its function is, guy speaking with God, and its function is to edify the private follower. Prophetic tongues are a language of prophecy - its function is, God speaking with man. When coupled with the gift of interpretation of tongues its function is to enlighten the whole church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God speaks with male) that needs analysis. Nevertheless, prayer provided in tongues (when male speaks with God) does not need an interpretation, since the speaker is in fact praying to God and not speaking to male, God does not need an interpreter.

The distinction being, praying in tongues enlightens the one doing the hoping, while prophesying in tongues edifies the whole church. For this factor prophecy in tongues need to be translated.

Throughout the baptism with the Spirit, a believer may talk to either a devotional or prophetic language which is unknown to the speaker. This will be a sign to all present however specifically those who believe not.

It is often taught that those who think not refer to unsaved people. Nevertheless, this is just partially right. Those who think not, may likewise refer to anybody (saved or not) who is unlearned and does not think in the power of God to cast out devils, speak to new tongues, recover the ill, etc,.

When Jesus stated, these signs shall follow them that believe, he was also stating that supernatural symptoms of the power of God (signs) would follow those who have faith. However, if they do not have faith these signs will not follow them.

Probably, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience separate and distinct from regeneration.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where numerous think and are baptized. Nevertheless, it is specifically explained that it was not until the apostles Peter and John came to town and laid their hands on them that they received the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The concern stays, if there was no proof of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others understand the Holy Spirit had fallen on the believers in Samaria? Due to the fact that, he like the others witnessed the signs that were done.

And let us not forget the home of Cornelius the very first Gentile converts to Christ, who got the baptism with the Holy Spirit speaking with tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only sign that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of talking with other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.

Some bible teachers have tried to rationalize the phenomenon of conserved believers who did not get the baptism with the Holy Spirit up until at some point later on. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile countries (as an individuals group) to receive the preliminary in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle needed to be present to accredit them.

In addition, some teach, once each people group got the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking in tongues. Remarkably, the bible does not support this theory, and it totals up to absolutely nothing more than speculation.

Finally, our last example of a conserved person receiving the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to salvation and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having actually had hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) received his sight and was at the exact same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Whenever the book of Acts supplies an account where believers at first receive the Holy Spirit, it may be considered as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. However, keep in mind, there is just one baptism with the Holy Spirit however many re-fillings.

What is the difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charming?

There is a difference between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic. Pentecostals hold to the teaching that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is always with the proof (or indication) of talking to other tongues.

Charismatics, nevertheless, are followers who have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by talking with other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups other than classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics consult with tongues and run in other spiritual presents, however do not necessarily hold that the baptism with the Spirit is always evidenced by speaking with other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit may be evidenced by other gifts of the Spirit such as healing, prediction, etc

. In conclusion, it is impossible to establish a constant and scriptural faith of the experience described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without examining the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We affirm there is a distinct Christian experience in the Bible described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to gear up the follower to witness for Christ and to perform the excellent commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to redemption and may happen at the very same time as redemption. However, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is a distinct work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regrowth.

There is likewise a difference between receiving the gift (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and receiving the present (charisma) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a double function and function (devotional or prophetic) simultaneously, there is a difference between the function and function of speaking in other tongues as an indication and the spiritual present of varied kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an integral part of the Christian experience, and these indications shall follow them that think.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a very questionable subject within the Christian neighborhood. Although Christians of all denominations believe in a soteriology which includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not agree regarding the time and manner in which a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is promised to every believer regenerated by faith in Christ. However, not every follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we examine the New Testimony record found in the book of Acts, we will discover, it is indeed possible to be transformed to Christ and restored by the Spirit, but yet not receive the experience known as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit up until a long time later.

Why Must We Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testimony. Unlike the epistles, which are letters composed to churches or individuals to instruct believers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with terrific information the historical setting and chronology of the first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 AD and the years immediately following.

While the epistles are written to those who had already received the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone provides the historic record of how some of the churches and individuals to whom the epistles were written were saved and subsequently received the experience known as the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not understand or appreciate the difference between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The doctrinal contribution of each historic account of early followers with the Holy Spirit is taped with such information regarding provide a consistent scriptural faith with respect to New Testament accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although many preachers shy away from the Holy Spirit phenomenon saw in Acts, or attempt to rationalize the implications of the realities presented there, to neglect or just disregard this authentic historic record is to be irresponsible of appropriately dividing the word of fact.

It is my viewpoint that the failure of many bible instructors to honestly and properly represent the biblical record in the book of Acts might be the sole reason that a large segment of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in understanding the operations of His Spirit.

Throughout the rest of this composing we shall attempt to address the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to redemption or concurrent with redemption?

3) Is there is a difference in between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the difference between getting the gift of the Holy Spirit talking with other tongues and receiving the gift of tongues?

5) Exists is a difference between the function of speaking in other tongues as an indication and the function of the spiritual present of divers (varied) kinds of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are basically one and the same difference experience. Others hold the view, to be born again of the Spirit is indeed different from the baptism with the Spirit, however both always take place all at once. However, does the Acts' record support these positions?

Our research study exposes, the Acts record shows that some followers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we take a look at the Acts record, we shall quickly find that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is undoubtedly different from the Birth of the Spirit. When we analyze both experiences closely we find the following to be true:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regrowth and the re-birth of the believer into Christ in salvation.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the follower for service.

Why is this difference crucial?

In regeneration, every follower is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every follower is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural referrals will show that there are 2 distinct operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and subsequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are all of us baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or complimentary; and have actually been all made to consume into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it residence upon him. And I knew him not: however he that sent me to baptize with water, the very same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit coming down, and staying on him, the exact same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 explains the regenerative company of the person of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 describes the sanctifying agency of the person of Christ. Although the Greek word en is equated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these scriptures there can be no mistaking the reality that:

Two separate persons of the Godhead are associated with the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notification thoroughly, in one operation (regeneration) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regrowth > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the believer baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the very same time?

The word baptize methods to immerse, dip, or plunge. Appropriately, when a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, simply as a believer is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The pledge of the Father to offer another comforter was satisfied on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He started to pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Daddy works all things through the completed work of His Son, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit was not yet provided due to the fact that He was not yet glorified. This indicates that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the finished work of Christ) had to take place before the Holy Spirit could be provided to males. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were offered what is called the breath of pledge (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regeneration

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is likewise called the baptism of regeneration. It is the very same experience spoken of by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the cleaning of regrowth.

We should take care here, due to the fact that although the word washing is utilized in this verse; notice, the words water or water baptism is not. Subsequently, this verse is not inferring baptismal regrowth by water as some incorrectly teach. This verse does, nevertheless, teach baptismal regeneration by the Spirit

The word cleaning (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has absolutely nothing to do with water baptism, other than in a figurative sense. In as much as, baptism with water highlights what the Spirit has actually currently accomplished in regrowth. Therefore, Paul concludes that the washing of regrowth and the renewing of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit restores the follower and places the believer into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequently sanctifies the follower and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) equipping the follower for service in order to meet the great commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul composes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this indicate?

It doubts whether this verse refers to water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not say. Although the Greek word utilized here is baptisma and it is used in the New Testament with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is applied to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is only one baptism with the Spirit. However, there are lots of re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul composes, be not intoxicated with red wine, but be filled with the Spirit, it is a vital to all believers to live continuously under the power and impact of the Holy Spirit rather than under the impact of drugs and alcohol.

Although a follower may be baptized with the Holy Spirit only as soon as, the believer may continuously drink into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled sometimes throughout the believer's lifetime.

Have you received the Holy Ghost since you thought?

Is every follower presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit immediately upon believing in Christ? Some teach this, however:

In Acts chapter 19 there is an occasion where Paul discovered particular former disciples of John the Baptist and asked them an amazing concern: Have you received the Holy Ghost given that ye believed?

Now, if every believer is instantly presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regrowth, then Paul's concern to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only method Paul's concern makes sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regrowth by the Spirit.

This truth is also born out in another intriguing account discovered in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans came to faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, but did not get the Baptism with the Holy Spirit until the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These two accounts as well as others in Acts, prove that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a different and distinct experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Indications Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is an essential and required correlation between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it belongs to salvation, recovery, miracles, etc. This is also true of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Many believers can believe in Christ for redemption, however can not believe in him for other things such as magnificent recovery or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are many factors for this. Lack of proper mentor and understanding in this location causes lack of faith. A lack of faith and unbelief will avoid a conserved person from receiving the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are informed more than as soon as in scripture that faith in Christ is a prerequisite for getting the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus stated, He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath stated, out of his tummy shall stream rivers of living water.

There are two Greek words used in scripture to denote the distinction in between receiving the present of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by speaking to other tongues) and the spiritual present of tongues. They are: dorea and charisma.

This is a crucial distinction because, one much first receive the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit prior to one might receive a private gift (charisma) or gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism with the sign or evidence of speaking with other tongues need to not to be puzzled with the gift of tongues utilized in prayer, appreciation, and prediction.

An unknown fact is, the word dorea (present) is always utilized in scripture to differentiate the gift of the Holy Spirit evidenced by consulting with other tongues, while the word charm (present) is always used of the present of tongues.

Whenever talking to other tongues is referred to in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is always utilized. However, whenever speaking in tongues is utilized in other places in the New Testament, the word charisma is used to denote the spiritual present.

So, when Paul asks the question, do all talk to tongues; he is referring to the spiritual gift (charisma) and not to the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking with other tongues.

It has actually been my experience to observe that a believer may in fact speak with other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, however might not ever consequently receive or operate in the present of tongues at all.

The charisma gift of tongues is described in bible as scuba divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and varieties (genos) of tongues. This is due to the fact that there are basically 2 distinct classifications or kinds (genos) of the present of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a different function and function.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and appreciation language - its function is, man speaking with God, and its function is to edify the private follower. Prophetic tongues are a language of prediction - its function is, God speaking with man. When paired with the present of analysis of tongues its purpose is to enlighten the entire church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God talks to male) that needs interpretation. Nevertheless, prayer used in tongues (when male speaks with God) does not require an analysis, since the speaker is in fact praying to God and not talking to male, God does not require an interpreter.

The distinction being, praying in tongues enlightens the one doing the hoping, while prophesying in tongues edifies the entire church. For this reason prediction in tongues need to be interpreted.

During the baptism with the Spirit, a follower might speak to either a devotional or prophetic language which is unknown to the speaker. This will be an indication to all present however especially those who believe not.

It is frequently taught that those who believe not refer to unsaved individuals. However, this is only partly appropriate. Those who think not, may likewise describe anyone (saved or not) who is unlearned and does not believe in the power of God to cast out devils, talk to brand-new tongues, heal the ill, etc,.

When Jesus said, these indications will follow them that believe, he was likewise declaring that supernatural manifestations of the power of God (signs) would follow those who have faith. Nevertheless, if they do not have faith these signs will not follow them.

Probably, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience separate and unique Great post to read from regeneration.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where many think and are baptized. Nevertheless, it is expressly explained that it was not up until the apostles Peter and John came to town and laid their hands on them that they got the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The concern stays, if there was no evidence of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others know the Holy Spirit had fallen on the followers in Samaria? Because, he like the others beheld the indications that were done.

And let us not forget the family of Cornelius the first Gentile converts to Christ, who got the baptism with the Holy Spirit talking to tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only indication that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of consulting with other tongues as the Spirit provided utterance.

Some bible instructors have attempted to explain away the phenomenon of saved followers who did not receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit till at some point later on. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile nations (as a people group) to get the initial in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle had to exist to accredit them.

Additionally, some teach, as soon as each people group received the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the sign of speaking in tongues. Interestingly, the bible does not support this theory, and it amounts to nothing more than speculation.

Finally, our last example of a conserved person receiving the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to salvation and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having actually had hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) received his sight and was at the same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

At any time the book of Acts offers an account where believers at first get the Holy Spirit, it may be thought about as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. However, keep in mind, there is just one baptism with the Holy Spirit however numerous re-fillings.

What is the difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic?

There is a difference between a Pentecostal and a Charming. Pentecostals hold to the mentor that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is always with the evidence (or sign) of speaking to other tongues.

Charismatics, however, are believers who have actually received the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking to other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups other than classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics talk with tongues and run in other spiritual presents, however do not necessarily hold that the baptism with the Spirit is always evidenced by talking to other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit may be evidenced by other gifts of the Spirit such as healing, prediction, and so on

. In conclusion, it is impossible to develop a constant and biblical theology of the experience referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without examining the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We affirm there is a distinct Christian experience in the Bible referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to gear up the follower to witness for Christ and to perform the terrific commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to redemption and might occur at the exact same time as redemption. Nevertheless, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is an unique work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regeneration.

There is also a difference in between receiving the present (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and receiving the present (charisma) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a double function and function (devotional or prophetic) all at once, there is a distinction between the function and function of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the spiritual present of varied kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an essential part of the Christian experience, and these signs shall follow them that believe.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is an extremely controversial subject within the Christian community. Although Christians of all denominations believe in a soteriology that includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not concur regarding the time and way in which a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is guaranteed to every follower regenerated by faith in Christ. However, not every follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we examine the New Testament record found in the book of Acts, we shall find, it is certainly possible to be transformed to Christ and restored by the Spirit, but yet not get the experience known as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit until a long time later.

Why Must We Research Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testimony. Unlike the epistles, which are letters composed to churches or individuals to advise believers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with excellent information the historical setting and chronology of the very first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 AD and the years right away following.

While the epistles are written to those who had currently received the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone provides the historical record of how a few of the churches and individuals to whom the epistles were written were saved and consequently got the experience referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not comprehend or appreciate the distinction between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The doctrinal contribution of each historic account of early followers with the Holy Spirit is recorded with such detail regarding offer a constant biblical faith with respect to New Testament accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although lots of preachers shy away from the Holy Spirit phenomenon experienced in Acts, or effort to rationalize the implications of the facts provided there, to disregard or merely ignore this genuine historical record is to be negligent of rightly dividing the word of truth.

It is my viewpoint that the failure of many bible teachers to honestly and precisely portray the scriptural record in the book of Acts might be the sole reason why a large segment of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in comprehending the operations of His Spirit.

Throughout the remainder of this writing we will try to deal with the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to salvation or concurrent with redemption?

3) Exists is a distinction in between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the difference between getting the gift of the Holy Spirit talking with other tongues and receiving the present of tongues?

5) Exists is a distinction between the function of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the function of the spiritual present of scuba divers (varied) kinds of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are essentially one and the in the same manner experience. Others hold the view, to be born once again of the Spirit is undoubtedly various from the baptism with the Spirit, however both always take place simultaneously. Nevertheless, does the Acts' record support these positions?

Our research study reveals, the Acts record shows that some believers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we examine the Acts record, we shall soon find that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is undoubtedly different from the Birth of the Spirit. When we take a look at both experiences closely we find the following to be real:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regeneration and the re-birth of the follower into Christ in redemption.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the follower for service.

Why is this distinction crucial?

In regrowth, every believer is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every believer is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural referrals will show that there are 2 distinct operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and consequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or totally free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I understood him not: however he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit coming down, and remaining on him, the exact same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 describes the regenerative agency of the person of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 explains the sanctifying agency of the individual of Christ. Although the Greek word en is equated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these bibles there can be no mistaking the truth that:

2 separate individuals of the Godhead are associated with the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notice carefully, in one operation (regeneration) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regrowth > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the follower baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the exact same time?

The word baptize ways to immerse, dip, or plunge. Accordingly, when a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, just as a believer is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The promise of the Father to give another comforter was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He began to pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Daddy works all things through the ended up work of His Kid, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit was not yet offered because He was not yet glorified. This means that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the finished work of Christ) needed to take place prior to the Holy Spirit might be given to males. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were offered what is called the breath of guarantee (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regeneration

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is also called the baptism of regeneration. It is the very same experience spoken of by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the washing of regrowth.

We must be careful here, due to the fact that although the word washing is utilized in this verse; notice, the words water or water baptism is not. Consequently, this verse is not inferring baptismal regeneration by water as some improperly teach. This verse does, however, teach baptismal regrowth by the Spirit

The word cleaning (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has nothing to do with water baptism, other than in a metaphorical sense. In as much as, baptism with water shows what the Spirit has currently achieved in regrowth. Hence, Paul concludes that the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit regrows the believer and places the believer into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit consequently sanctifies the follower and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) gearing up the believer for service in order to satisfy the great commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul composes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this suggest?

It doubts whether this verse describes water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not state. Although the Greek word used here is baptisma and it is used in the New Testimony with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is used to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is only one baptism with the Spirit. However, there are many re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul writes, be not intoxicated with white wine, however be filled with the Spirit, it is an important to all followers to live continuously under the power and influence of the Holy Spirit instead of under the impact of alcohol and drugs.

Although a believer might be baptized with the Holy Spirit just once, the believer may constantly consume into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled often times throughout the follower's life time.

Have you got the Holy Ghost because you thought?

Is every believer presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit right away upon believing in Christ? Some teach this, nevertheless:

In Acts chapter 19 there is an event where Paul found particular former disciples of John the Baptist and asked an impressive question: Have you got the Holy Ghost given that ye believed?

Now, if every follower is automatically presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regeneration, then Paul's question to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only way Paul's question makes sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regeneration by the Spirit.

This fact is also born out in another fascinating account found in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans came to faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, however did not receive the Baptism with the Holy Spirit till the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These 2 accounts as well as others in Acts, prove that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a separate and unique experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Indications Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is an essential and needed correlation in between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it relates to salvation, healing, wonders, etc. This is likewise true of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Many believers can think in Christ for salvation, but can not believe in him for other things such as divine recovery or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are many factors for this. Lack of proper mentor and understanding in this location leads to lack of faith. An absence of faith and unbelief will avoid a saved individual from getting the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are informed more than as soon as in bible that faith in Christ is a requirement for receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, He that believeth on me, as the bible hath stated, out of his stomach will stream rivers of living water.

There are 2 Greek words used in scripture to represent the difference in between getting the present of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by consulting with other tongues) and the spiritual gift of tongues. They are: dorea and charm.

This is an essential distinction since, one much first receive the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit prior to one may receive an individual present (charisma) or gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism with the sign or evidence of talking to other tongues ought to not to be confused with the present of tongues used in prayer, praise, and prophecy.

An unfamiliar truth is, the word dorea (gift) is constantly utilized in bible to differentiate the gift of the Holy Spirit evidenced by talking to other tongues, while the word charm (present) is constantly used of the gift of tongues.

Whenever talking with other tongues is described in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is always utilized. Nevertheless, whenever speaking in tongues is used somewhere else in the New Testimony, the word charm is used to represent the spiritual gift.

So, when Paul asks the concern, do all consult with tongues; he is referring to the spiritual present (charisma) and not to the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the sign of speaking with other tongues.

It has been my experience to observe that a believer might in truth consult with other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, but might not ever consequently receive or run in the gift of tongues at all.

The charisma present of tongues is referred to in bible as divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and varieties (genos) of tongues. This is because there are essentially 2 distinct categories or kinds (genos) of the gift of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a various function and purpose.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and praise language - its function is, guy speaking with God, and its function is to edify the individual believer. Prophetic tongues are a language of prophecy - its function is, God speaking to male. When combined with the present of analysis of tongues its function is to enlighten the whole church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God speaks with guy) that needs interpretation. However, prayer used in tongues (when guy talks to God) does not need an analysis, because the speaker is really praying to God and not speaking to male, God does not require an interpreter.

The distinction being, hoping in tongues edifies the one doing the praying, while prophesying in tongues edifies the entire church. For this factor prophecy in tongues must be interpreted.

During the baptism with the Spirit, a believer may talk to either a devotional or prophetic language which is unidentified to the speaker. This will be a sign to all present but specifically those who believe not.

It is typically taught that those who believe not refer to unsaved people. However, this is only partially appropriate. Those who believe not, might likewise describe any person (saved or not) who is unlearned and does not think in the power of God to erupt devils, talk with brand-new tongues, recover the ill, etc,.

When Jesus said, these indications shall follow them that believe, he was likewise stating that supernatural manifestations of the power of God (signs) would follow those who have faith. However, if they do not have faith these signs will not follow them.

Most likely, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience separate and distinct from regrowth.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where lots of believe and are baptized. However, it is specifically explained that it was not until the apostles Peter and John came to town and laid their hands on them that they received the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The concern stays, if there was no evidence of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others know the Holy Spirit had Additional hints fallen on the believers in Samaria? Because, he like the others beheld the indications that were done.

And let us not forget the household of Cornelius the very first Gentile converts to Christ, who got the baptism with the Holy Spirit consulting with tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only sign that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of talking with other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.

Some bible instructors have tried to rationalize the phenomenon of conserved believers who did not receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit till at some point later. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile nations (as an individuals group) to receive the initial in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle needed to exist to accredit them.

In addition, some teach, as soon as each people group got the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking in tongues. Interestingly, the bible does not support this theory, and it amounts to nothing more than speculation.

Finally, our last example of a saved person receiving the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to redemption and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having actually had hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) received his sight and was at the exact same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Whenever the book of Acts provides an account where believers initially receive the Holy Spirit, it may be thought about as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. However, keep in mind, there is only one baptism with the Holy Spirit but lots of re-fillings.

What is the difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic?

There is a difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charming. Pentecostals hold to the teaching that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is constantly with the proof (or indication) of talking to other tongues.

Charismatics, nevertheless, are followers who have actually gotten the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking to other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups besides classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics speak to tongues and run in other spiritual gifts, but do not necessarily hold that the baptism with the Spirit is always evidenced by talking to other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit may be evidenced by other presents of the Spirit such as recovery, prediction, and so on

. In conclusion, it is impossible to establish a consistent and scriptural theology of the experience referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without analyzing the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We affirm there is a distinct Christian experience in the Bible described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to gear up the believer to witness for Christ and to perform the excellent commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to redemption and might happen at the same time as salvation. However, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is a distinct work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regrowth.

There is also a distinction between getting the gift (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and receiving the present (charm) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a dual function and purpose (devotional or prophetic) concurrently, there is a distinction in between the function and function of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the spiritual gift of varied kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an important part of the Christian experience, and these indications will follow them that think.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a really controversial topic within the Christian neighborhood. Although Christians of all denominations think in a soteriology that includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not concur as to the time and manner in which a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is guaranteed to every follower restored by faith in Christ. However, not every believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we examine the New Testament record discovered in the book of Acts, we shall discover, it is undoubtedly possible to be converted to Christ and regenerated by the Spirit, but yet not receive the experience referred to as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit till some time later.

Why Must We Research Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testimony. Unlike the epistles, which are letters written to churches or individuals to instruct believers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with fantastic information the historical setting and chronology of the first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 AD and the years right away following.

While the epistles are composed to those who had currently gotten the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone supplies the historical record of how a few of the churches and individuals to whom the epistles were written were conserved and subsequently got the experience known as the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not understand or appreciate the distinction between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The doctrinal contribution of each historic account of early believers with the Holy Spirit is taped with such information regarding offer a consistent scriptural theology with regard to New Testimony accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although many preachers avoid the Holy Spirit phenomenon experienced in Acts, or attempt to explain away the implications of the realities presented there, to disregard or simply overlook this genuine historical record is to be irresponsible of appropriately dividing the word of reality.

It is my opinion that the failure of lots of bible instructors to truthfully and accurately depict the biblical record in the book of Acts might be the sole reason that a big sector of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in understanding the functions of His Spirit.

Throughout the rest of this composing we shall try to resolve the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to salvation or concurrent with redemption?

3) Exists is a difference between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the distinction between getting the present of the Holy Spirit speaking with other tongues and receiving the gift of tongues?

5) Exists is a difference between the function of speaking in other tongues as an indication and the purpose of the spiritual present of divers (varied) type of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are essentially one and the like experience. Others hold the view, to be born again of the Spirit is certainly different from the baptism with the Spirit, however both constantly happen simultaneously. Nevertheless, does the Acts' record assistance these positions?

Our study reveals, the Acts record reveals that some believers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we analyze the Acts record, we shall quickly find that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is certainly various from the Birth of the Spirit. When we analyze both experiences closely we find the following to be true:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regeneration and the re-birth of the follower into Christ in redemption.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the believer for service.

Why is this difference important?

In regrowth, every follower is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every believer is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural references will reveal that there are 2 distinct operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and subsequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are all of us baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have actually been all made to consume into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, stating, I saw the Spirit descending from paradise like a dove, and it house upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the very same stated unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 explains the regenerative agency of the person of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 describes the sanctifying company of the individual of Christ. Although the Greek word en is equated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these bibles there can be no misinterpreting the fact that:

2 separate persons of the Godhead are involved in the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notice carefully, in one operation (regrowth) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regrowth > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the follower baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the very same time?

The word baptize means to immerse, dip, or plunge. Appropriately, when a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, simply as a follower is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The promise of the Dad to give another comforter was satisfied on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He started to put out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Daddy works all things through the ended up work of His Kid, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus stated that the Holy Spirit was not yet given since He was not yet glorified. This implies that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the finished work of Christ) needed to occur before the Holy Spirit could be offered to males. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were given what is called the breath of promise (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regeneration

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is also called the baptism of regeneration. It is the very same experience mentioned by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the cleaning of regeneration.

We need to be careful here, because although the word washing is utilized in this verse; notice, the words water or water baptism is not. Consequently, this verse is not presuming baptismal regeneration by water as some improperly teach. This verse does, however, teach baptismal regrowth by the Spirit

The word washing (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has absolutely nothing to do with water baptism, other than in a figurative sense. In as much as, baptism with water shows what the Spirit has actually currently accomplished in regrowth. Thus, Paul concludes that the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit regenerates the believer and positions the follower into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit consequently sanctifies the believer and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) equipping the follower for service in order to satisfy the fantastic commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul writes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this imply?

It doubts whether this verse refers to water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not state. Although the Greek word used here is baptisma and it is used in the New Testimony with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is applied to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is just one baptism with the Spirit. Nevertheless, there are many re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul composes, be not drunk with red wine, but be filled with the Spirit, it is a crucial to all believers to live constantly under the power and impact of the Holy Spirit rather than under the impact of drugs and alcohol.

Although a believer might be baptized with the Holy Spirit just as soon as, the believer might continuously consume into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled lot of times throughout the believer's lifetime.

Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed?

Is every follower presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit instantly upon thinking in Christ? Some teach this, nevertheless:

In Acts chapter 19 there is an event where Paul discovered certain previous disciples of John the Baptist and inquired a remarkable concern: Have you received the Holy Ghost considering that ye thought?

Now, if every follower is automatically presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regrowth, then Paul's question to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only way Paul's question makes sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regeneration by the Spirit.

This reality is also substantiated in another fascinating account discovered in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans pertained to faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, but did not get the Baptism with the Holy Spirit till the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These two accounts as well as others in Acts, prove that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a different and unique experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Signs Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is an important and needed correlation in between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it belongs to salvation, recovery, miracles, etc. This is also true of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Many followers can think in Christ for salvation, however can not believe in him for other things such as magnificent recovery or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are lots of reasons for this. Absence of correct teaching and understanding in this area leads to absence of faith. A lack of faith and unbelief will prevent a conserved individual from getting the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are informed more than once in scripture that faith in Christ is a prerequisite for getting the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, He that believeth on me, as the bible hath said, out of his stubborn belly shall stream rivers of living water.

There are two Greek words utilized Discover more here in bible to represent the distinction in between receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by talking with other tongues) and the spiritual gift of tongues. They are: dorea and charm.

This is a crucial distinction due to the fact that, one much first get the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit before one may get an individual present (charm) or presents of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism with the indication or evidence of speaking to other tongues need to not to be confused with the present of tongues utilized in prayer, praise, and prophecy.

An unfamiliar reality is, the word dorea (present) is constantly utilized in bible to identify the gift of the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking to other tongues, while the word charisma (gift) is constantly used of the gift of tongues.

Whenever speaking to other tongues is described in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is always used. Nevertheless, whenever speaking in tongues is utilized somewhere else in the New Testimony, the word charm is utilized to denote the spiritual gift.

So, when Paul asks the concern, do all consult with tongues; he is referring to the spiritual gift (charisma) and not to the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking to other tongues.

It has been my experience to observe that a believer may in fact speak to other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, but may not ever subsequently receive or operate in the present of tongues at all.

The charisma gift of tongues is referred to in scripture as scuba divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and varieties (genos) of tongues. This is due to the fact that there are essentially 2 distinct categories or kinds (genos) of the present of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a various function and purpose.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and appreciation language - its function is, male speaking with God, and its function is to enlighten the individual follower. Prophetic tongues are a language of prophecy - its function is, God talking to guy. When combined with the gift of analysis of tongues its function is to edify the entire church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God speaks to man) that needs interpretation. Nevertheless, prayer used in tongues (when male speaks to God) does not need an analysis, considering that the speaker is really praying to God and not speaking to guy, God does not require an interpreter.

The difference being, praying in tongues edifies the one doing the praying, while prophesying in tongues enlightens the entire church. For this factor prophecy in tongues need to be analyzed.

During the baptism with the Spirit, a follower might speak with either a devotional or prophetic language which is unknown to the speaker. This will be a sign to all present but specifically those who believe not.

It is frequently taught that those who think not refer to unsaved people. Nevertheless, this is only partly correct. Those who believe not, may also refer to anyone (conserved or not) who is unlearned and does not think in the power of God to cast out devils, speak with new tongues, recover the sick, etc,.

When Jesus said, these indications will follow them that believe, he was also declaring that supernatural manifestations of the power of God (indications) would follow those who have faith. However, if they do not have faith these indications will not follow them.

Most likely, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience separate and distinct from regrowth.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where lots of believe and are baptized. However, it is specifically explained that it was not until the apostles Peter and John pertained to town and laid their hands on them that they got the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The concern stays, if there was no evidence of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others know the Holy Spirit had fallen on the followers in Samaria? Due to the fact that, he like the others beheld the signs that were done.

And let us not forget the family of Cornelius the very first Gentile converts to Christ, who received the baptism with the Holy Spirit talking with tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only indication that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of consulting with other tongues as the Spirit offered utterance.

Some bible instructors have tried to explain away the phenomenon of saved followers who did not receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit till at some point later. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile countries (as an individuals group) to receive the preliminary in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle had to exist to accredit them.

Additionally, some teach, when each people group received the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking in tongues. Remarkably, the bible does not support this theory, and it amounts to nothing more than speculation.

Finally, our last example of a conserved individual receiving the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to redemption and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having had hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) received his sight and was at the same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Whenever the book of Acts supplies an account where believers at first receive the Holy Spirit, it may be thought about as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. However, remember, there is only one baptism with the Holy Spirit however lots of re-fillings.

What is the difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic?

There is a distinction in between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic. Pentecostals hold to the mentor that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is constantly with the proof (or indication) of speaking with other tongues.

Charismatics, however, are followers who have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by talking with other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups besides classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics speak with tongues and run in other spiritual presents, but do not always hold that the baptism with the Spirit is constantly evidenced by speaking to other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit might be evidenced by other presents of the Spirit such as healing, prediction, and so on

. In conclusion, it is difficult to develop a consistent and biblical faith of the experience referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without analyzing the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We affirm there is an unique Christian experience in the Bible described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to gear up the believer to witness for Christ and to perform the great commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to redemption and might occur at the same time as redemption. Nevertheless, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is a distinct work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regrowth.

There is also a difference between getting the gift (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and getting the present (charm) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a dual function and function (devotional or prophetic) all at once, there is a difference between the function and purpose of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the spiritual present of diverse kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an integral part of the Christian experience, and these indications shall follow them that think.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is an extremely questionable topic within the Christian community. Although Christians of all denominations believe in a soteriology that includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not concur regarding the time and manner in which a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is assured to every follower regrowed by faith in Christ. However, not every believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we analyze the New Testament record found in the book of Acts, we shall discover, it is certainly possible to be transformed to Christ and regrowed by the Spirit, but yet not get the experience known as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit until a long time afterward.

Why Must We Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testament. Unlike the epistles, which are letters written to churches or individuals to instruct believers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with excellent information the historical setting and chronology of the very first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 AD and the years immediately following.

While the epistles are composed to those who had already gotten the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone offers the historical record of how some of the churches and people to whom the epistles were written were saved and subsequently got the experience referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not comprehend or value the distinction between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The doctrinal contribution of each historic account of early believers with the Holy Spirit is taped with such detail as to offer a constant biblical faith with respect to New Testimony accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although numerous preachers avoid the Holy Spirit phenomenon witnessed in Acts, or effort to explain away the implications of the truths provided there, to disregard or merely overlook this authentic historic record is to be negligent of rightly dividing the word of reality.

It is my viewpoint that the failure of many bible teachers to honestly and precisely represent the scriptural record in the book of Acts may be the sole reason why a large segment of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in comprehending the functions of His Spirit.

Throughout the remainder of this composing we shall try to deal with the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to redemption or concurrent with redemption?

3) Exists is a distinction in between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the distinction in between getting the present of the Holy Spirit talking to other tongues and getting the gift of tongues?

5) Exists is a distinction between the purpose of speaking in other tongues as an indication and the purpose of the spiritual present of divers (varied) type of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are basically one and the xerox experience. Others hold the view, to be born again of the Spirit is indeed different from the baptism with the Spirit, however both constantly take place at the same time. However, does the Acts' record support these positions?

Our research study reveals, the Acts record shows that some followers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we take a look at the Acts record, we will quickly discover that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is undoubtedly various from the Birth of the Spirit. When we examine both experiences closely we find the following to be true:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regrowth and the re-birth of the believer into Christ in salvation.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the believer for service.

Why is this difference important?

In regrowth, every believer is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every believer is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural referrals will show that there are 2 unique operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and consequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to consume into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, stating, I saw the Spirit descending from paradise like a dove, and it house upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the exact same stated unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit coming down, and staying on him, the exact same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 explains the regenerative company of the individual of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 explains the sanctifying firm of the person of Christ. Although the Greek word en is translated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these bibles there can be no misinterpreting the truth that:

2 separate persons of the Godhead are involved in the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notice carefully, in one operation (regeneration) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regeneration > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the follower baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the same time?

The word baptize methods to immerse, dip, or plunge. Appropriately, when a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, just as a believer is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The pledge of the Daddy to offer another comforter was satisfied on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He began to pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Dad works all things through the finished work of His Child, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus stated that the Holy Spirit was not yet provided since He was not yet glorified. This suggests that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the finished work of Christ) had to take place prior to the Holy Spirit could be offered to men. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were offered what is called the breath of promise (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regeneration

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is also called the baptism of regrowth. It is the same experience mentioned by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the washing of regeneration.

We need to be careful here, because although the word cleaning is used in this verse; notification, the words water or water baptism is not. As a result, this verse is not presuming baptismal regrowth by water as some improperly teach. This verse does, however, teach baptismal regeneration by the Spirit

The word cleaning (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has absolutely nothing to do with water baptism, other than in a metaphorical sense. In as much as, baptism with water highlights what the Spirit has currently accomplished in regrowth. Thus, Paul concludes that the washing of regrowth and the renewing of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit regrows the believer and places the believer into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit consequently sanctifies the believer and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) equipping the follower for service in order to satisfy the fantastic commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul writes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this indicate?

It doubts whether this verse refers to water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not state. Although the Greek word used here is baptisma and it is utilized in the New Testament with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is applied to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is just one baptism with baptisi the Spirit. However, there are many re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul composes, be not intoxicated with white wine, however be filled with the Spirit, it is a vital to all followers to live continuously under the power and impact of the Holy Spirit instead of under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Although a follower may be baptized with the Holy Spirit only when, the follower might continuously consume into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled sometimes throughout the believer's lifetime.

Have you received the Holy Ghost since you thought?

Is every follower presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit instantly upon thinking in Christ? Some teach this, however:

In Acts chapter 19 there is a celebration where Paul discovered certain former disciples of John the Baptist and asked an exceptional question: Have you received the Holy Ghost because ye thought?

Now, if every follower is automatically presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regeneration, then Paul's concern to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only way Paul's question makes good sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regeneration by the Spirit.

This fact is likewise born out in another fascinating account found in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans pertained to faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, but did not get the Baptism with the Holy Spirit till the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These two accounts along with others in Acts, show that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a different and distinct experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Signs Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is an important and essential correlation between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it belongs to redemption, recovery, wonders, and so on. This is likewise real of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Numerous followers can believe in Christ for salvation, but can not believe in him for other things such as divine recovery or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are lots of factors for this. Lack of appropriate mentor and understanding in this area leads to lack of faith. An absence of faith and unbelief will prevent a saved individual from getting the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are told more than as soon as in scripture that faith in Christ is a requirement for getting the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus stated, He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly will stream rivers of living water.

There are 2 Greek words used in bible to signify the difference between receiving the present of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by talking with other tongues) and the spiritual gift of tongues. They are: dorea and charm.

This is an essential difference because, one much very first receive the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit before one might get a private gift (charisma) or gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism with the indication or evidence of talking to other tongues ought to not to be confused with the gift of tongues used in prayer, appreciation, and prophecy.

An unfamiliar fact is, the word dorea (gift) is constantly utilized in bible to differentiate the present of the Holy Spirit evidenced by talking to other tongues, while the word charisma (present) is constantly used of the gift of tongues.

Whenever talking to other tongues is referred to in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is constantly utilized. Nevertheless, whenever speaking in tongues is used elsewhere in the New Testament, the word charm is used to signify the spiritual gift.

So, when Paul asks the concern, do all speak to tongues; he is describing the spiritual gift (charisma) and not to the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the indication of talking with other tongues.

It has actually been my experience to observe that a follower may in fact speak to other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, however may never consequently get or operate in the gift of tongues at all.

The charisma present of tongues is referred to in scripture as scuba divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and varieties (genos) of tongues. This is since there are essentially two unique classifications or kinds (genos) of the gift of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a different function and purpose.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and praise language - its function is, male speaking to God, and its function is to edify the specific follower. Prophetic tongues are a language of prophecy - its function is, God talking to male. When coupled with the present of analysis of tongues its purpose is to enlighten the whole church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God speaks to male) that needs interpretation. Nevertheless, prayer used in tongues (when guy speaks with God) does not need an interpretation, because the speaker is really praying to God and not talking to guy, God does not require an interpreter.

The distinction being, praying in tongues enlightens the one doing the hoping, while prophesying in tongues enlightens the entire church. For this factor prediction in tongues should be interpreted.

During the baptism with the Spirit, a believer might speak with either a devotional or prophetic language which is unidentified to the speaker. This will be an indication to all present however specifically those who believe not.

It is frequently taught that those who believe not refer to unsaved people. However, this is only partially correct. Those who think not, may also describe any person (saved or not) who is unlearned and does not believe in the power of God to erupt devils, speak to new tongues, heal the ill, etc,.

When Jesus said, these indications shall follow them that think, he was likewise stating that supernatural symptoms of the power of God (indications) would follow those who have faith. Nevertheless, if they do not have faith these indications will not follow them.

Most likely, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience separate and distinct from regeneration.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where many believe and are baptized. Nevertheless, it is specifically explained that it was not up until the apostles Peter and John came to town and laid their hands on them that they got the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The question remains, if there was no evidence of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others know the Holy Spirit had fallen on the believers in Samaria? Due to the fact that, he like the others saw the signs that were done.

And let us not forget the household of Cornelius the first Gentile converts to Christ, who received the baptism with the Holy Spirit talking with tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only indication that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of talking to other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.

Some bible instructors have actually attempted to rationalize the phenomenon of conserved believers who did not receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit up until sometime later on. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile nations (as a people group) to get the initial in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle needed to exist to certify them.

Additionally, some teach, when each individuals group got the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the sign of speaking in tongues. Remarkably, the bible does not support this theory, and it totals up to nothing more than speculation.

Finally, our last example of a saved person getting the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to salvation and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having had actually hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) received his sight and was at the same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

At any time the book of Acts provides an account where followers at first receive the Holy Spirit, it may be thought about as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. However, keep in mind, there is only one baptism with the Holy Spirit however lots of re-fillings.

What is the difference between a Pentecostal and a Charming?

There is a difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic. Pentecostals hold to the mentor that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is always with the evidence (or indication) of consulting with other tongues.

Charismatics, nevertheless, are followers who have gotten the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking with other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups besides classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics talk to tongues and run in other spiritual gifts, however do not always hold that the baptism with the Spirit is constantly evidenced by talking with other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit may be evidenced by other presents of the Spirit such as healing, prophecy, etc

. In conclusion, it is impossible to establish a constant and biblical theology of the experience described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without taking a look at the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We verify there is an unique Christian experience in the Bible referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to gear up the follower to witness for Christ and to perform the excellent commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to salvation and may take place at the very same time as salvation. However, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is an unique work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regrowth.

There is also a distinction between receiving the gift (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and getting the gift (charm) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a double function and function (devotional or prophetic) concurrently, there is a difference between the function and function of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the spiritual present of diverse kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an integral part of the Christian experience, and these indications shall follow them that think.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a really questionable topic within the Christian neighborhood. Although Christians of all denominations believe in a soteriology which includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not agree regarding the time and way in which a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is guaranteed to every believer regenerated by faith in Christ. However, not every believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we examine the New Testimony record found in the book of Acts, we will discover, it is indeed possible to be converted to Christ and restored by the Spirit, however yet not receive the experience referred to as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit until some time later.

Why Must We Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testimony. Unlike the epistles, which are letters composed to churches or individuals to advise followers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with fantastic information the historical setting and chronology of the first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 ADVERTISEMENT and the years immediately following.

While the epistles are written to those who had already gotten the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone supplies the historical record of how some of the churches and people to whom the epistles were written were saved and subsequently got the experience known as the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not understand or value the difference between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The doctrinal contribution of each historical account of early believers with the Holy Spirit is taped with such information as to provide a consistent biblical faith with respect to New Testimony accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although lots of preachers shy away from the Holy Spirit phenomenon witnessed in Acts, or effort to rationalize the implications of the realities provided there, to disregard or simply ignore this authentic historic record is to be negligent of rightly dividing the word of fact.

It is my opinion that the failure of numerous bible teachers to honestly and precisely depict the biblical record in the book of Acts may be the sole reason why a big section of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in comprehending the operations of His Spirit.

Throughout the rest of this composing we will attempt to address the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to salvation or concurrent with salvation?

3) Is there is a distinction in between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the difference between receiving the present of the Holy Spirit speaking with other tongues and getting the gift of tongues?

5) Exists is a difference between the function of speaking in other tongues as an indication and the purpose of the spiritual gift of divers (diverse) sort of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are basically one and the xerox experience. Others hold the view, to be born again of the Spirit is certainly different from the baptism with the Spirit, but both always occur at the same time. However, does the Acts' record support these positions?

Our research study exposes, the Acts record shows that some believers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we take a look at the Acts record, we will quickly discover that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is undoubtedly different from the Birth of the Spirit. When we analyze both experiences closely we discover the following to be true:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regrowth and the re-birth of the believer into Christ in salvation.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the believer for service.

Why is this difference essential?

In regeneration, every follower is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every follower is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural references will show that there are two unique operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and consequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or totally free; and have actually been all made to consume into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, stating, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it house upon him. And I understood him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the very same stated unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit coming down, and staying on him, the very same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 describes the regenerative company of the individual of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 explains the sanctifying agency of the person of Christ. Although the Greek word en is translated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these scriptures there can be no misinterpreting the truth that:

2 different persons of the Godhead are associated with the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notification carefully, in one operation (regrowth) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regrowth > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the follower baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the same time?

The word baptize ways to immerse, dip, or plunge. Appropriately, when a follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, simply as a follower is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The pledge of the Father to give another comforter was satisfied on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He started to pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Daddy works all things through the finished work of His Boy, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit was not yet offered since He was not yet glorified. This means that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the ended up work of Christ) needed to take place before the Holy Spirit might be given to males. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were provided what is called the breath of promise (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regrowth

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is likewise called the baptism of regrowth. It is the same experience mentioned by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the cleaning of regrowth.

We should take care here, due to the fact that although the word washing is used in this verse; notice, the words water or water baptism is not. Consequently, this verse is not presuming baptismal regeneration by water as some incorrectly teach. This verse does, however, teach baptismal regrowth by the Spirit

The word cleaning (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has nothing to do with water baptism, except in a metaphorical sense. In as much as, baptism with water illustrates what the Spirit has actually currently achieved in regeneration. Thus, Paul concludes that the cleaning of regrowth and the restoring of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit regrows the believer and puts the believer into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit consequently sanctifies the believer and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) gearing up the believer for service in order to fulfill the terrific commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul writes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this mean?

It doubts whether this verse describes water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not say. Although the Greek word utilized here is baptisma and it is utilized in the New Testimony with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is used to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is only one baptism with the Spirit. Nevertheless, there are lots of re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul writes, be not intoxicated with red wine, but be filled with the Spirit, it is a necessary to all believers to live constantly under the power and influence of the Holy Spirit instead of under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Although a believer may be baptized with the Holy Spirit just when, the believer may continuously consume into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled often times throughout the follower's life time.

Have you got the Holy Ghost since you thought?

Is every believer presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit instantly upon believing in Christ? Some teach this, however:

In Acts chapter 19 there is a celebration where Paul discovered specific former disciples of John the Baptist and inquired an impressive concern: Have you got the Holy Ghost because ye believed?

Now, if every follower is immediately presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regrowth, then Paul's concern to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only way Paul's question makes sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regeneration by the Spirit.

This reality is also substantiated in another interesting account discovered in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans came to faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, but did not get the Baptism with the Holy Spirit up until the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These two accounts in addition to others in Acts, prove that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a different and distinct experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Signs Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is a crucial and necessary correlation between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it relates to redemption, healing, miracles, etc. This is also true of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Lots of followers can believe in Christ for salvation, however can not think in him for other things such as magnificent recovery or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are many reasons for this. Absence of appropriate teaching and understanding in this area causes absence of faith. A lack of faith and unbelief will prevent a saved individual from getting the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are informed more than when in scripture that faith in Christ is a requirement for getting the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his tummy shall flow rivers of living water.

There are two Greek words used in scripture to represent the difference between receiving the present of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by consulting with other tongues) and the spiritual present of tongues. They are: dorea and charisma.

This is an important distinction since, one much first get the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit before one might get a specific gift (charm) or gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism with the sign or proof of talking to other tongues need to not to be confused with the gift of tongues used in prayer, appreciation, and prediction.

A little known reality is, the word dorea (present) is always utilized in bible to identify the gift of the Holy Spirit evidenced by talking to other tongues, while the word charisma (present) is always used of the gift of tongues.

Whenever speaking with other tongues is described in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is always used. However, whenever speaking in tongues is used in other places in the New Testament, the word charm is used to represent the spiritual present.

So, when Paul asks the question, do all consult with tongues; he is describing the spiritual gift (charm) and not to the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the sign of talking to other tongues.

It has actually been my experience to observe that a believer may in reality speak with other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, but may not ever consequently receive or operate in the gift of tongues at all.

The charisma present of tongues is referred to in bible as scuba divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and varieties (genos) of tongues. This is because there are basically 2 unique categories or kinds (genos) of the gift of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a different function and purpose.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and appreciation language - its function is, male talking to God, and its purpose is to edify the individual believer. Prophetic tongues are a language of prediction - its function is, God speaking to man. When paired with the present of interpretation of tongues its function is to edify the whole church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God speaks with guy) that requires analysis. Nevertheless, prayer provided in tongues (when guy speaks with God) does not require an analysis, because the speaker is in fact hoping to God and not speaking to guy, God does not require an interpreter.

The distinction being, Informative post hoping in tongues enlightens the one doing the praying, while prophesying in tongues enlightens the entire church. For this factor prediction in tongues need to be translated.

Throughout the baptism with the Spirit, a believer may talk with either a devotional or prophetic language which is unidentified to the speaker. This will be a sign to all present but particularly those who think not.

It is often taught that those who believe not refer to unsaved individuals. However, this is only partly right. Those who think not, might also refer to any person (conserved or not) who is unlearned and does not think in the power of God to cast out devils, talk to new tongues, recover the ill, etc,.

When Jesus said, these indications shall follow them that think, he was also stating that supernatural manifestations of the power of God (indications) would follow those who have faith. However, if they do not have faith these indications will not follow them.

Probably, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience separate and distinct from regeneration.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where many think and are baptized. However, it is specifically explained that it was not till the apostles Peter and John pertained to town and laid their hands on them that they got the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The concern remains, if there was no proof of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others know the Holy Spirit had fallen on the believers in Samaria? Since, he like the others beheld the signs that were done.

And let us not forget the household of Cornelius the first Gentile converts to Christ, who received the baptism with the Holy Spirit speaking to tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only sign that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of speaking to other tongues as the Spirit provided utterance.

Some bible teachers have actually attempted to explain away the phenomenon of saved believers who did not receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit up until at some point later. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile countries (as an individuals group) to get the preliminary in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle needed to be present to certify them.

In addition, some teach, when each individuals group received the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the sign of speaking in tongues. Remarkably, the bible does not support this theory, and it amounts to nothing more than speculation.

Finally, our last example of a conserved person getting the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to salvation and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having actually had hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) received his sight and was at the very same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Whenever the book of Acts provides an account where followers at first get the Holy Spirit, it might be thought about as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, remember, there is just one baptism with the Holy Spirit however numerous re-fillings.

What is the difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charming?

There is a difference in between a Pentecostal and a Charming. Pentecostals hold to the teaching that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is always with the evidence (or indication) of speaking with other tongues.

Charismatics, nevertheless, are followers who have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking with other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups other than classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics speak to tongues and run in other spiritual gifts, however do not necessarily hold that the baptism with the Spirit is always evidenced by speaking with other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit may be evidenced by other gifts of the Spirit such as recovery, prediction, etc

. In conclusion, it is difficult to establish a constant and biblical faith of the experience described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without taking a look at the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We verify there is a distinct Christian experience in the Bible described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to equip the believer to witness for Christ and to perform the terrific commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to redemption and may happen at the exact same time as salvation. Nevertheless, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is an unique work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regrowth.

There is also a difference in between getting the present (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and getting the present (charisma) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a dual function and function (devotional or prophetic) at the same time, there is a difference in between the function and function of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the spiritual present of diverse kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an essential part of the Christian experience, and these indications shall follow them that think.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is an extremely questionable subject within the Christian community. Although Christians of all denominations think in a soteriology that includes a baptism with the Holy Spirit, theologically, all do not agree as to the time and manner in which a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit.

It is our belief that the Holy Spirit baptism is guaranteed to every follower restored by faith in Christ. Nevertheless, not every follower is baptized with the Holy Spirit at the time of conversion.

As we analyze the New Testimony record found in the book of Acts, we will find, it is indeed possible to be converted to Christ and restored by the Spirit, however yet not receive the experience known as the Baptism with the Holy Spirit until some time later.

Why Must We Research Study the Book of Acts?

The book of Acts is the only history book in the New Testament. Unlike the epistles, which are letters composed to churches or people to instruct followers in the faith; in Acts, Luke records with excellent information the historic setting and chronology of the first century church as it unfolds, from the time leading up to the day of Pentecost 33 AD and the years right away following.

While the epistles are written to those who had already gotten the experience of the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the book of Acts alone supplies the historic record of how some of the churches and people to whom the epistles were written were saved and consequently got the experience called the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Without studying the book of Acts, one can not comprehend or value the distinction between being born once again of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. The doctrinal contribution of each historic account of early followers with the Holy Spirit is tape-recorded with such information regarding supply a consistent scriptural faith with respect to New Testimony accounts of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Although many preachers avoid the Holy Spirit phenomenon experienced in Acts, or effort to rationalize the ramifications of the realities presented there, to neglect or just neglect this genuine historic record is to be negligent of rightly dividing the word of reality.

It is my viewpoint that the failure of numerous bible instructors to honestly and accurately represent the scriptural record in the book of Acts may be the sole reason why a big section of the body of Christ is lacking in the power of God and in comprehending the functions of His Spirit.

Throughout the remainder of this composing we will attempt to address the following:

1) What is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

2) Is the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to salvation or concurrent with redemption?

3) Is there is a distinction between being baptized by the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit?

4) What is the distinction between receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit talking with other tongues and receiving the present of tongues?

5) Exists is a distinction between the purpose of speaking in other tongues as an indication and the function of the spiritual gift of scuba divers (diverse) kinds of tongues?

There are some who hold the view, to be born of the Spirit and to be baptized with the Spirit are essentially one and the like experience. Others hold the view, to be born again of the Spirit is certainly different from the baptism with the Spirit, but both always happen all at once. Nevertheless, does the Acts' record support these positions?

Our research study reveals, the Acts record reveals that some followers did experience the Baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to conversion and any public confession of faith in Christ, while others got the baptism with the Spirit prior to any public confession of faith in Christ.

As we take a look at the Acts record, we shall soon find that:

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is certainly different from the Birth of the Spirit. When we examine both experiences closely we discover the following to be real:

1) The birth of the Spirit is an act of regeneration and the re-birth of the believer into Christ in salvation.

2) The baptism with the Spirit is an act of sanctification and the setting apart of the believer for service.

Why is this distinction essential?

In regrowth, every follower is baptized by the Spirit into (gk. eis) Christ.

In sanctification, every believer is baptized by Christ into (eis) the Holy Spirit

Into One Body, Into One Spirit.

The following scriptural recommendations will reveal that there are 2 distinct operations of the Godhead with regard to being born-again of the Spirit and consequently being baptized with the Spirit.

" For by one Spirit are all of us baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or totally free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit" (1 Cor.12:13) KJV.

" And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove, and it house upon him. And I understood him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the very same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit coming down, and staying on him, the very same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost" (Jn. 1:32 -33) KJV.

The word by in 1 Cor. 12:13 describes the regenerative company of the individual of the Holy Spirit, while the word with in Jn. 1:33 explains the sanctifying company of the individual of Christ. Although the Greek word en is equated in the Bible as by, with, in, and through, in the context of these scriptures there can be no misinterpreting the truth that:

2 separate individuals of the Godhead are involved in the operation (gk. energia) of being born of the Spirit and in the operation of being baptized with the Spirit.

Notice carefully, in one operation (regeneration) the Holy Spirit is the baptizer into Jesus Christ In the other operation (sanctification), Jesus Christ is the baptizer with and into the Holy Spirit

1) In regrowth > the Holy Spirit > is the baptizer > into Jesus Christ.

2) In sanctification > Jesus Christ > is the baptizer > into the Holy Spirit.

One might naturally ask, how is the believer baptized both with and into the Holy Spirit at the very same time?

The word baptize methods to immerse, dip, or plunge. Appropriately, when a believer is baptized with the Holy Spirit he/she is baptized both with the Spirit and immersed into the Spirit, just as a follower is baptized both with water and immersed into water.

The guarantee of the Daddy to offer another comforter was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 when He started to pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh. The Father works all things through the finished work of His Boy, Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus stated that the Holy Spirit was not yet offered due to the fact that He was not yet glorified. This means that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (the ended up work of Christ) needed to occur before the Holy Spirit might be offered to men. Prior to the day of Pentecost the disciples were provided what is called the breath of pledge (Jn. 20:22).

The Baptism of Regeneration

The baptism by the Spirit into Christ is also called the baptism of regrowth. It is the exact same experience spoken of by Paul in Titus 3:5 as the washing of regrowth.

We need to take care here, since although the word cleaning is utilized in this verse; notice, the words water or water baptism is not. Consequently, this verse is not inferring baptismal regeneration by water as some incorrectly teach. This verse does, however, teach baptismal regrowth by the Spirit

The word washing (gk: loutron) in Titus 3:5 has absolutely nothing to do with water baptism, except in a figurative sense. In as much as, baptism with water shows what the Spirit has already achieved in regrowth. Hence, Paul concludes that the cleaning of regrowth and the restoring of the believer is of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, the new-birth by the Spirit regrows the believer and puts the believer into the Body of Christ. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit consequently sanctifies the follower and is an endowment of power (gk. dunamis) gearing up the believer for service in order to fulfill the great commission.

There is One Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In Ephesians 4:5 Paul composes that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. What does this mean?

It doubts whether this verse describes water baptism or Sprit baptism; the context does not say. Although the Greek word utilized here is baptisma and it is utilized in the New Testimony with water baptism, the Greek word for baptize is used to both water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

In the matter of the Spirit, there is only one baptism with the Spirit. However, there are many re-fillings of the Spirit. So, when Paul composes, be not intoxicated with wine, however be filled with the Spirit, it is an imperative to all believers to live continuously under the power and influence of the Holy Spirit instead of under the impact of alcohol and drugs.

Although a believer may be baptized with the Holy Spirit just when, the follower may constantly drink into one Spirit and be filled and re-filled sometimes throughout the follower's lifetime.

Have you got the Holy Ghost considering that you believed?

Is every follower presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit instantly upon thinking in Christ? Some teach this, nevertheless:

In Acts chapter 19 there is an occasion where Paul discovered specific previous disciples of John the Baptist and asked an amazing concern: Have you received the Holy Ghost because ye thought?

Now, if every believer is automatically presumed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit upon faith, conversion, and regrowth, then Paul's question to these disciples makes no sense at all.

The only method Paul's question makes sense is if there was an expectation of a pending subsequent experience of the Holy Spirit after faith, conversion, and regeneration by the Spirit.

This reality is likewise born out in another intriguing account found in Acts chapter 8 where the Samaritans came to faith in Christ, were even baptized in water, but did not get the Baptism with the Holy Spirit till the apostles, Peter and John came and laid their hands upon them.

These two accounts in addition to others in Acts, prove that there is a baptism with the Holy Spirit that is a separate and distinct experience from the birth of the Spirit.

These Signs Shall Follow Them That Believe

There is an essential and essential correlation between faith and any operation of the Spirit; whether it is related to redemption, recovery, wonders, and so on. This is likewise real of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Numerous followers can think in Christ for redemption, however can not believe in him for other things such as divine recovery or in this case the baptism with the Spirit.

There are lots of reasons for this. Absence of proper teaching and understanding in this area results in absence of faith. An absence of faith and unbelief will prevent a saved Check over here person from receiving the Holy Spirit baptism.

We are told more than once in scripture that faith in Christ is a requirement for getting the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus stated, He that believeth on me, as the bible hath said, out of his stubborn belly will flow rivers of living water.

There are two Greek words utilized in bible to represent the difference in between receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (evidenced by speaking to other tongues) and the spiritual present of tongues. They are: dorea and charisma.

This is a crucial difference since, one much very first get the present (dorea) of the Holy Spirit prior to one might receive a private gift (charisma) or gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit baptism with the sign or evidence of talking with other tongues need to not to be confused with the gift of tongues utilized in prayer, praise, and prediction.

An unknown truth is, the word dorea (gift) is constantly utilized in scripture to identify the gift of the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking with other tongues, while the word charm (present) is always used of the present of tongues.

Whenever consulting with other tongues is referred to in Acts in connection with the baptism with the Holy Spirit the word dorea is always used. However, whenever speaking in tongues is utilized somewhere else in the New Testimony, the word charm is utilized to signify the spiritual gift.

So, when Paul asks the question, do all talk to tongues; he is describing the spiritual present (charisma) and not to the gift (dorea) of the Holy Spirit with the sign of speaking with other tongues.

It has been my experience to observe that a believer may in fact speak with other tongues at the time of their baptism with the Holy Spirit, however may not ever subsequently get or operate in the gift of tongues at all.

The charisma present of tongues is referred to in bible as divers kinds (gk. genos) of tongues and diversities (genos) of tongues. This is since there are essentially two distinct classifications or kinds (genos) of the present of tongues. There are devotional and prophetic tongues and each has a different function and purpose.

Devotional tongues are a prayer and praise language - its function is, guy talking to God, and its purpose is to edify the specific believer. Prophetic tongues are a language of prophecy - its function is, God talking to guy. When paired with the present of analysis of tongues its purpose is to enlighten the whole church.

It is prophesying in tongues (when God speaks to guy) that requires interpretation. However, prayer provided in tongues (when man speaks with God) does not need an interpretation, because the speaker is actually hoping to God and not speaking to man, God does not require an interpreter.

The difference being, hoping in tongues enlightens the one doing the hoping, while prophesying in tongues enlightens the whole church. For this reason prediction in tongues need to be translated.

During the baptism with the Spirit, a follower may talk to either a devotional or prophetic language which is unknown to the speaker. This will be a sign to all present but especially those who think not.

It is typically taught that those who think not describe unsaved individuals. Nevertheless, this is only partly right. Those who believe not, may also describe anyone (saved or not) who is unlearned and does not believe in the power of God to erupt devils, speak with brand-new tongues, heal the sick, etc,.

When Jesus said, these signs will follow them that think, he was likewise declaring that supernatural manifestations of the power of God (indications) would follow those who have faith. However, if they do not have faith these indications will not follow them.

Probably, no account in Acts is more revealing than chapter 8 with regard to the baptism with the Holy Spirit being an experience different and unique from regeneration.

In Acts 8 Phillip the Evangelist preaches the gospel to Samaria where numerous think and are baptized. Nevertheless, it is specifically made clear that it was not until the apostles Peter and John pertained to town and laid their hands on them that they received the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

The question remains, if there was no proof of this experience, then how did Simon the sorcerer and others know the Holy Spirit had fallen on the followers in Samaria? Because, he like the others saw the indications that were done.

And let us not forget the household of Cornelius the very first Gentile converts to Christ, who got the baptism with the Holy Spirit speaking to tongues while Peter yet preached Christ unto them.

The only sign that accompanied the baptism with the Holy Ghost in the bible was that of speaking to other tongues as the Spirit offered utterance.

Some bible teachers have tried to explain away the phenomenon of conserved followers who did not receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit until sometime later on. They teach in order for the Jews, Samaritans, and Gentile nations (as a people group) to receive the initial in-filling of the Holy Spirit an apostle had to be present to certify them.

Moreover, some teach, as soon as each individuals group received the Holy Spirit baptism through the laying on of hands of an apostle, there was no longer an expectation of getting the baptism with the Holy Spirit with the indication of speaking in tongues. Interestingly, the bible does not support this theory, and it totals up to absolutely nothing more than speculation.

Finally, our last example of a conserved individual receiving the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to redemption and conversion is the apostle Paul himself. Whom, having actually had actually hands laid on him by Ananias (who was not an apostle) got his sight and was at the exact same time baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

At any time the book of Acts offers an account where believers at first get the Holy Spirit, it may be considered as the baptism or the in-filling with the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, remember, there is just one baptism with the Holy Spirit but lots of re-fillings.

What is the distinction between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic?

There is a distinction between a Pentecostal and a Charismatic. Pentecostals hold to the teaching that the baptism with the Holy Ghost is constantly with the evidence (or indication) of talking to other tongues.

Charismatics, however, are believers who have actually received the baptism with the Holy Spirit evidenced by talking to other tongues, while they were members of other denominations or groups aside from classical Pentecostal groups.

In addition, unlike Pentecostals, Charismatics speak with tongues and operate in other spiritual gifts, but do not always hold that the baptism with the Spirit is always evidenced by consulting with other tongues. Some Charismatics hold that the baptism with the Spirit might be evidenced by other presents of the Spirit such as healing, prediction, etc

. In conclusion, it is difficult to establish a consistent and scriptural theology of the experience referred to as the baptism with the Holy Spirit without analyzing the accounts referenced in the book of Acts.

We affirm there is an unique Christian experience in the Bible described as the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is an endowment of power to gear up the follower to witness for Christ and to carry out the excellent commission.

The Holy Spirit Baptism is subsequent to salvation and might occur at the very same time as salvation. Nevertheless, being baptized with the Spirit in sanctification is an unique work of the Godhead apart from being baptized by the Spirit in regrowth.

There is also a difference in between receiving the gift (dorea) of the Holy Ghost and getting the gift (charm) of tongues. And although speaking in tongues can serve a dual function and purpose (devotional or prophetic) concurrently, there is a distinction in between the function and purpose of speaking in other tongues as a sign and the spiritual gift of varied kinds (genos) of tongues.

The baptism with the Holy Ghost is an integral part of the Christian experience, and these indications shall follow them that believe.