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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
3000 Holy Spirit
3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of
3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance
3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with
3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with
3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with
A divine act, promised by John the Baptist and by Jesus Christ, whereby the Holy Spirit initiates Christians into realised union and communion with the glorified Jesus Christ, thus equipping and enabling them for sanctity and service.
Baptism with the Holy Spirit promised
John the Baptist anticipates baptism with the Spirit Jn 1:33 pp Mt 3:11 pp Mk 1:8 pp Lk 3:16
Jesus Christ promises baptism with the Spirit Ac 1:4-5 See also Lk 24:49; Ac 1:8
The gift of the Holy Spirit followed Jesus Christ’s glorification
Instances of baptism with the Holy Spirit
Ac 2:2-4 at Pentecost On subsequent occasions: Ac 8:15-17; Ac 10:44-47; Ac 19:6 A work of God recognised by Jewish Christians as experienced by Gentiles: Ac 10:46-47; Ac 11:15-17; Ac 15:8
The gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers at the outset of their Christian lives
Ac 2:38-39 See also Ac 2:16-18; Joel 2:28-29; Gal 3:2-5
This gift of the Holy Spirit links believers together in the one body of Christ
See also
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
