LESSON 7

What is Holy Spirit Baptism?

How does Scripture define “Holy Spirit Baptism”

• It was verified by the miraculous manifestations. (Acts 2:2-4)

• It was an overwhelming of the Holy Spirit’s power on those who were its subjects.

• It was a figurative description of a literal event.

The Only Cases of Holy Spirit Baptism

• The 12 Apostles—Acts 2• Cornelius’ House—Acts 10• Paul—I Cor. 15:8-9; II Cor. 11:15, 12:12

Characteristics of the Holy Spirit Baptism

• It was promised not commanded. (Joel 2:28-31, Matt. 3:11, Acts 1:5)

• It was administered by Christ, not man! (Matt. 3:11, Acts 11:17, Acts 2:32-33)

• It was accompanied by the miraculous! (Acts 2 and 10)

• It was no for Salvation!

(Acts 10:47-48)

The Reasons for Holy Spirit Baptism

• The Apostles needed it to have revelation of the truth and confirmation of the truth.

• The household of Cornelius needed it to show that God accepted “all flesh.” Gentiles could be accepted at Christians.

Remember the Holy Spirit Baptism in the Bible…

• Was administered by Christ for specific purposes.

• Cannot be administered by man. • Is in contrast to the Great Commission

baptism. • Is not in force today. Eph. 4:5