May 12, 2024

THE HOLY SPIRIT: Part 2 - Baptized in the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:4-5, “Once when [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he commanded them, “Do not leaveJerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. 5 John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” (NLT)

Jesus’ followers had already RECEIVED the Holy Spirit (Jn 20:22). Yet, later Jesus says they WILL BE baptized... The Greek word “baptizo” was an every-day word, meaning to immerse, soak, or drench.

1. Spirit baptism is ___________________________.

Matthew 3:11 Prophesied about Jesus

Mark 1:8 Prophesied about Jesus

Luke 3:16 Prophesied about Jesus

John 1:33 Prophesied about Jesus

Acts 1:5 Jesus prophecies it

Acts 11:16 Peter retells the prophecy about Jesus

You will find examples of Spirit-baptism at least 5x in the NT:

Acts 2:1-4 Jews on the Day of Pentecost

Acts 8:14-17 Revival in Samaria

Acts 9:17 Saul of Tarsus

Acts 10:44-47 Cornelius’ house (Italians & Gentiles)

Acts 19:2-6 Ephesian converts - region shaking

2. Spirit baptism is ___________________________

When the Apostles talked to brand new followers of Jesus, what did they prioritize? (1) Water baptism, and (2) Spirit baptism (Acts 2:38; 8:14-16; 9:17-18; 10:45-47; 19:5-6).

How long did they wait after salvation?

Acts 2 Disciples, other Christians

Acts 8 New converts - Samaritans

Acts 9 New convert - Saul

Acts 10 New converts - Italian Gentiles

Acts 19 New converts - Ephesian converts

3. Spirit baptism is ___________________________

Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (NLT)

Acts 2:1-4, “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. 4 And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.” (NLT)