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The Holy Spirit

in Ephesians

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Ephesians 2:22 NIV

And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling

in which God lives by his Spirit.

Ephesians 2:22 NKJV

In whom you also are built together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Ephesians 4:3-6 NIV

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

There is one body and one Spirit --just as you were called to one hope

when you were called-- one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and

through all and in all.

I Corinthians 12:13 NIV

For by one Spirit are we all baptizedinto one body, whether we be Jews or

Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into

one Spirit.

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I. Baptism of/in/with Spirit• Jewish rites of Baptism

• John the Baptist Baptism

• Jesus Own Baptism – voice & dove

• Spirit Baptism - Holy Spirit and fire

• Christian baptism – is an outward sign

Matthew 3:16-17

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went

up out of the water. At that moment

heaven was opened, and he saw the

Spirit of God descending like a dove

and lighting on him. 17. And a voice

from heaven said, "This is my Son,

whom I love; with him I am well

pleased."

II. Meaning of “Baptized”

“Bapto”

To dip into and lift out again.

(Blanching)

“Baptizo”

To dip in and soak

(soaked, marinated).

III. Baptism is a Soaking

God wants you so dripping in the Holy Spirit you are easily recognized as His child.

He “births” life of God in you.

1. Holy Spirit is a Seed

1 Peter 1:23

He ignites the heart.

2. Holy Spirit is Fire

Matthew 3:11-12

He blows where He want to.

3. Holy Spirit is Wind

John 3:8

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4. Holy Spirit is Water

He spills over and out into every part of life.

John 7:37-39

1. Spirit sealed (before God for eternity)

2. Spirit baptized (into his family)

3. Spirit indwelt (habitation of God)

4. Spirit sanctified (makes is Christ-like)

5. Spirit filled (empowered to witness)

6. Spirit empowered (to do exploits)

7. Spirit gifted (to serve him)

A Spirit Saturated Life…

You are a habitation of

God through the Spirit

You have as much of the Holy

Spirit as you want to have.

Are you soaked in the Holy Spirit?

Or are you happy with a few droplets?