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The Baptism of the HOLY GHOST
ACTS 2:4-38 & ROMANS 8:9-15Our first and foremost goal is to be
saved!The steps of salvation are NOT
difficult nor shrouded in mystery.
Ghost or Spirit=Pneuma
The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of God,
…the Spirit of the resurrected Jesus Christ.
Gen. 1: John 4:24; Luke 24:39
God wants to dwell in YOU!
What does the O.T. say about the Holy Ghost?
Isaiah 28:9-12 tells of stammering lips and another tongue that God would give to His people. Paul tells of this in 1 Cor. 14:21.
Joel 2:28-29- God pours His Spirit on all men. Acts 2:
Is.32:15 Spirit poured from heaven
What does the N.T. say about the Holy Ghost?
Jesus said the Spirit is like…River of living water Jn 4:10-14Being born again Jn 3:1-8a comforter Jn 14:16-17The power of God in us Acts 1:8John the Baptist was quoted by all 4 Gospel writers about the Holy Ghost-
Mt 3:11, Mk 1:8, Lk 3:16 and John 1:33
What IS the Holy Ghost?
The Holy Ghost is described as…Spirit of Christ Romans 8:9-11A baptism 1 Cor. 12:13A birth John 3:1-8A seal, promise Eph.4:30The earnest of our inheritance 2 Cor. 1:22
What IS the Holy Ghost?
Rest and refreshing Is. 28:12Spirit of adoption where we cry Abba, Father Romans 8:15
Living water 1 Cor. 10:1-4Power from heaven Acts 1:8The comforter John 1:14
Who can receive the Holy Ghost?
God declared, All flesh, sons, daughters, servants and handmaidens-Joel 2:28, Acts 2:16-17
John the Baptist excluded NONE Matt. 3:11
Peter said- For you (Jews) and far all afar off (Gentiles) Acts 2:38-39
Who can receive Holy Ghost?
Those who obey God Acts 5:32Samaria, Ethiopian, those at Azotus Acts 8:1-40
Cornelius and those in his home Acts 10:44-48
In every nation that fears Him and works righteousness Acts 10:35
What is the EVIDENCE of the Holy Ghost?
On the day of Pentecost, the birth of the Church,120 spoke
with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance
when they received the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:1-4
Speaking with tongues
Isaiah prophesied God speaking thru another tongue Is. 28:9-12
Birth of Church Acts 2:1-4It is conclusive Samaritans Acts 8:1-25
Cornelius’ household Acts 10 44-48
Some of John’s Disciples Acts 19:1-6
Bible terms for the Baptism of the Holy Ghost
Filled with the Holy GhostGIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST
Receive the Holy Ghost
POURED OUT
Sent down from HeavenSound from Heaven
Holy Ghost Fell
Shed on us
Why is the Holy Ghost SO important?
He is necessary for salvationRom. 8:9-11; 1 Cor.12:3
He will lead us into ALL truthJohn16:13
He serves as a discerner and intercessor
Romans 8:26
Bible Salvationis described in many ways
A washing Jn. 13:10; 1 Cor. 6:11 1 Pet. 1:22; Rev. 1:7A resurrection Eph. 2:1-6; Col. 2:13; Rom. 6:1-11
A birth Jn. 3:1-8, 1:13; Gal.4:29 1 Pet.1:23; 1 Jn. 2:29
A circumcision Jer. 4:4; Act 2:38; Rom.2: 28-29
More descriptions of salvation
A translation Eph. 2:6; Rom. 6:4,5; Col. 1:13
Being in the Kingdom of God Jn. 3:1-8; Rom. 14:17; Acts 8:12
Being saved Titus 3:5; 1 Cor. 15:1-4
Being a new creature, creation 2 Cor. Al. 6:15
Stephen, the first martyr of the Church was
declared to be FULL of the Holy Ghost (Acts 6:3, 8). May we all atain that wonderful level in God.To know you’re saved is truly the grandest joy
ever.
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