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Pt. 4. The Holy Spirit. Baptism of Holy Spirit. “I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:8 asv. Who was the administrator ? To Whom promised ? Who was baptized ? Why were they baptized ? May we expect the Baptism ?. The Holy Spirit.
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Pt. 4 The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit “I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:8 asv • Who was the administrator ? • To Whom promised ? • Who was baptized ? • Why were they baptized ? • May we expect the Baptism ?
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit Who was the Administrator ? Christ “I indeed baptize you in water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:” Matt. 3:11 asv
John 1:32-33 (ESV) 32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ Acts 1:8 “(ASV) But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth .” Luke 24:9 - wait in Jerusalem.
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit Who was the Administrator ? Christ
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit To whom was it Promised ? Apostles Acts 1:5 (ASV) “For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence.” Acts 1:8 (ASV) “But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Apostles were ambassadors of Christ Jn. 14:26 “(ASV) 26 But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.” Jn. 16:13 “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit To whom was it Promised ? Apostles
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit Who was baptized ? Not promised to all his disciples Only promised to the 12 apostles - Acts 1 & 2 Acts 1:26 “numbered with the eleven apostles” Acts 2:4 “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” Only given to the apostles
What about Cornelius ? Acts 10 & 11 8 to 10 years after Pentecost Holy Spirit was a “like” gift - Acts 11:17 What was the Reason for Baptism of Holy Spirit ? Not to guide them into all truth Not to save them Show the Jews that Gospel was also for Gentiles Acts 11:18 (ASV) 18 “And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life.”
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit Who was baptized ? The apostles and household of Cornelius
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit Why were the Apostles baptized ? • Clothe with power • Make ambassadors • Make them witnesses • Guide into all truth • Show things to come • Cause to remember • Teach all things • Confirm • Complete, full inspiration Fulfillment of Prophecy Joel 2:28-32 Pour out spirit All - Jew / Gentile Acts 2:8-9
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit May we expect the Baptism ? Eph. 4:5 “One lord, one faith, one baptism” Water baptism - Matt. 28:19 Mark 16:15-16 For remission of Sins Water Fire Holy Spirit 3 - 2 = 1 Never promised to us !
The Holy Spirit Baptism of Holy Spirit Promised and given go the Apostles in 1st century Received and guided them into all truth We can read and study this truth in the Bible A sign of an apostle was the ability to pass along miraculous gifts to others.
The Holy Spirit Pt. 1 Introduction Pt. 2 The Godhead Pt. 3 Inspiration Pt. 4 Baptism of Holy Spirit Pt. 5 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Pt. 6 Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Pt. 7 Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit
Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening May 20, 2012