Day 14b
Topic: Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Title: Lubricated for service
Special Supplement
What are the main tasks performed by the Holy Spirit?
Upon the Sinner
· To convict of sin ,righteousness & judgment to come Jn 16:8-11
· People are saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the
Holy Ghost Tit3:5
· He is the convincing & convicting agent that applies the seed of the
word of God to a person’s heart and life Heb 4:12/ Eph 6:17
Upon the Believer
· Salvation only happens when a person is born of the Spirit Jn3:3,5,8
· To claim to be a Christian we must have the Spirit dwell in us Rom 8:9
· He always brings glory to Jesus Jn16:13,14
· He transforms our hearts and minds to make us into Christ’s image (character) 2 Cor 3:18 Rom12:2
· He helps us discern (test) false spirits 1 Jn 4:1-3/2:22
The Baptism (defined as immersion, submerge, put under) of the Holy Spirit equips and enables us to be productive witnesses Acts 1:8
What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit?
1. It is the promise of the Father Luke 24:49/Acts 1:4/2:39
2. It is enabling power to be Christ’s witnesses Acts 1:8
3. A definite experience which we can know we have / have not received Acts 19:2,6
4. It is part of the proper Christian birth Acts 2:38
5. It is commanded by Christ for those that believe should receive - ‘be filled’ Jn 7:37-39 /Eph 5:18
What is the evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
· people who have a stammering tongue Isa 33:19
· they began to speak with other tongues Acts 2:3/10:46/19:6
· different kinds of tongues 1 Cor 12:28
· Paul encourages everyone to speak in tongues 1 Cor 14:5,13,18
· this manifestation is not to be prevented 1 Cor 14:39
1) It is one of the signs of a believer Mk 16:17
2) By it God speaks to man 1 Cor 14:21
3) By it man speaks to God 1 Cor 4:2
4) It is a way of building ourselves up 1 Cor 14:4 Jude v 20
5) It is a way to magnify God Acts 10:45
6) It is a means of spiritual worship 1 Cor 14:15
7) It helps us pray according to God’s will Rom 8:26
8) It is given to those that obey Christ’s Lordship (boss) Acts 5:32
Ten reasons why believers should receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
1) Christ and the Apostles exemplified the need for the Holy Spirits anointing in service Matt 3:16/Acts 2:37-39
2) The Holy Spirit gives power to live a holy life Rom 8:1,2,13
3) The Holy Spirit gives power (ability & enabling) to witness Acts 1:8/2:14/4:31-33
4) The Holy Spirit is the refreshing spoken of in prophecy Isa 28:11,12
5) The Holy Spirit will enables true worship of God Jn4:23,24/Acts 2:11/10:46/Eph 5:18-20
6) The Holy Spirit will teach and guide us in all truth Jn 16:12,13
7) The Holy Spirit baptism is a command Eph 5:18
8) The Holy Spirit will help you to pray supernaturally Rom8:26,27 1 Cor 14:4,15
9) The Holy Spirit’s in-filling is necessary to exercise the 9 Gifts of the Spirit 1Cor 12
1 Corinthians 12
· 3 Gifts of Revelation and Information - to know
· 3 Gifts of Demonstration and Action - to do
· 3 Gifts of Inspiration and Edification - to speak
10) The Holy Spirit is necessary to help us evidence ‘Christ-like character’; known as the 9 fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22,23
· 3 in relation to God - love, joy, peace
· 3 in relation to others - long-suffering, gentleness, goodness
· 3 in relation to ourselves - faithfulness, meekness, self-control
How to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 9:17
· It must be preceded by a true salvation experience of repentance Acts 2:38
Renounce sin by true repentance
Request the Holy Spirit to overwhelm you
Receive God’s gift by faith
Release your faith in yielding your tongue
Remember it is a free gift , received by faith, and not earned Gal 3:2
· Ask Christ to give you this gift and He will Luke 11:13/Acts 11:3
· Seek God in prayer Acts 8:15
· Expect to receive this gift by laying on of hands Acts 8:19
· Exercise your faith by speaking in an unknown tongue 1 Cor 14:27
Remember, it is the Holy Spirit who ‘gives the utterance’, but you must speak. You will speak and He will tell you what to say’ Acts 2:4
· Once you’ve received, be renewed in your new tongue daily 2 Cor 4:16
It will be beneficial to record your understanding of the key verses (listed below) relating to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (look them up and write your comments, relating to what you sense is the meaning of the verses)
Jn 7:37-39/ Luke 24:49/Acts 1:4-8/Acts 2:1-4,38 /Acts 8:14-17 /Acts 10:44-47/ Acts 19:1-6 /1 Cor 14:9,18
