Why I'm making this lense on the Baptism with the Holy Spirit
I'm making this lense on the Baptism with the Holy Spirit because there is a lot of confusion on the subject in chiristondem today and yet it is one of the most important subjects, as it is the greatest need of the Church today. I myself was confused on it till I read Chuck Smith's book (below), which really cleared it up for me. Thus I highly recommed it. I recieved the baptism with the Holy Spirit years ago, but then doubted the exeperience as I was taught contrary to it. I was taught that the gifts of the Spirit ceased with close of the cannon. But Chuck clears that up in his book among other common misconceptions. His BALLANCED, OPEN AND SCRIPTURAL approach to the subject is refresing in this day of confusion and controversy. You'll notice that I'm not offering other products on this lense. That's because Chuck's book is so powerful and right-on that I truley hope you will order it, read it and be blessed and changed by it in order to bless and change others.
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Answers to common misconceptions about the Baptism with the Holy Spirit
from the book
2. It is NOT Baptism into the Body of Christ (ICor.12:13), as there the Holy Spirit is the Baptizer, but in Matt.3:11 Jesus is the one who wil Baptize with the Holy Spirit.
3. Thus, it is NOT different or distinct from the "fullness" or "filling" of the Holy Spirit, except that the "Baptism" may be the initial filling which opens the door to many subsequent fillings.
4. Speaking in tongues in NOT the sole initial evidence of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit. (Compare all instances of it in Acts). Yet, tongues is a valid spiritual gift (ICor.12) which serves to edify the believer (ICor.14:4), and thus MAY (but also may not) be given upon receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit. We must not limit God or put him in a box. Don't seek tongues, but don't styfle them if they come. And don't judge others on the basis of whether on not they speak in tongues.
5.The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is not for personal blessing and edification alone, but for power to witness and serve the Lord and to bless and edify others in the body of Christ. (John 7:37-38).
You can read more on the Baptism or fullness of the Holy Spirit here:
- The Anointing of the Holy Spirit
- An in depth lense on the subject
But do get the book
Living Water: The Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Life
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The title is taken from Jesus' words in John chapter 7, which he referrs to in Ch.25 of the book as literally meaning He would pour forth torrents of living water which would quench the thirst of the one receiving and go on to overflow out into the lives of those around him.
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The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a gift which must be received
(ACTS 2:38-39
The Baprism with the Holy Spirit is a gift which must be received by faith, just as you received the gift of salvation. If you are NOT sure that you are saved, STOP! The Baptism with the Holy Spirit is only for those who are saved. So if you are NOT sure of your salvation, go right now to my other lense: Salvation (How to be sure you are a Christian) If you are sure of your salvation, however, why not pray and ask Jesus to baptize you with His Holy Spirit so you can know His power in your life?Here is part of a prayer from Chuck's book:
"Lord I thank you for this promised gift. I receive now the gift of your Spirit in my life along with the power to transform and change me. I ask that your power might flow forth from my life to help and strengthen others around me...
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Pray it in faith believing and don't be surprised at what happens, but also don't doubt that you recieved it, whatever happens. Satan would like you doubt it and will no doubt put doubts in your mind, but ignore them and stand upon the promise of the word of God.
Watch these videos.
2nd. A medical study confirming the reality of the gift of tongues
3rd. Another great musical prayer to all three persons of the trinity
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