Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Power from on High

Pat Holliday, PhD

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CONTENTS

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Pat Holliday, PhD

Chapter One

Powers of the Holy Spirit

Chapter Two

The Comforter

Chapter Three

The Holy Spirit Ascending

Chapter Four

The Holy Spirit is for Believers

Chapter Five

The Promise

Chapter Six

Seeking Truth

Chapter Seven

Lifting up the Name of Jesus

Chapter Eight

Is Tongues of the Devil?

Chapter Nine

Jesus is the Baptizer with Fire

Chapter Ten

The Presence of God

Chapter One

Powers of the Holy Spirit

HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

The Baptism of The Holy Spirit as promised in the New Testament is quite different in kind from any of the various operations or manifestations of the Holy Spirit.

"But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name… He shall teach you all things! And bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever He has said unto you,” (Jn. 14:26).

Jesus said it was for the endowment of supernatural power for service.

"Be endued with power from on high to witness,” (Lk. 24:9; Acts 1:8).

THE HOLY SPIRIT

Jesus established His Church upon the rock of His Deity, His blood sacrifice and the anointing and powers of the Holy Ghost. He believed that His Church should be able to wage a militant successful war against the powers of the Devil. His church was given the absolute ability to conquer the powers of darkness and win the souls that He had died for.  “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, but whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ,” (Matt. 16: 13-20).

The Bible shows in (II Cor. 10:3-5), that though Christians live in the world, they do not wage war as the world does. The weapons that we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.  He left His power for His people to be victorious because we have the same anointing through the Holy Ghost as Jesus did. Will you sleep during the greatest battle of the end time Church while millions are in the valley of decision?

RUACH - HOLY SPIRIT - PARAKLETOS

A transliteration of the Greek word Parakletos is translated in the various English versions as Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Intercessor, or Helper.

The Hebrew word for spirit is Ruach. In the Old Testament it frequently means “wind.” The Greek word equivalent pneuma is used in this sense only twice in the New Testament. These terms are also used to denote “breathe,” the vital stuff of life in default of which man ceases to live. In neither of these uses is it difficult to make an association with God. The wind was thought to be the unseen instrument of an unseen God, and, as God was viewed as the source of life, it was natural to associate spirit with life created by God. “Spirit” is also found with the meaning “soul” or “heart,” the seat of the intelligence and emotions, the principle of life which God imparts to man at his beginning and recalls from him at his death.

In the Old Testament the Spirit of God is viewed as having been sent forth for the creation and sustenance of human life and as endowing men with special abilities and gifts such as leadership, craftsmanship, and wisdom. The gift of prophecy, however, was considered the characteristic mark of the presence of the Spirit.

New Testament the gift of the Holy Ghost

“And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?” (Acts 11:15-17).

“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith,” (Gal. 3:14).

“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,” (Eph. 1:130.

POWER OF GOD

In the old dispensation, God made His presence accessible in the Ark of the Covenant, rendered holy by His presence. In the days of Jesus on earth, God presented Himself through His precious and glorious Son, as the author says, “The power of God in Jesus in His body . . . whoever He touched or whatever touched Him in faith was made whole

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father,” (Jn. 14:12).

Jesus promised through the gift of the Holy Spirit, His spirit-filled holy people would be able do the same miracles that He performed and even greater works.

As the Son of God, is the power of God:

“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the Sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things whatsoever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise,” (Jn. 5:17-19).

DESCRIBED AS SUPREME

“Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:” (Eph. 1:20-21).

“Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him,” (I Pet. 3:22).

Chapter Two

The Comforter

HOLY SPIRIT

Jesus told His disciples that He was going to leave them but He promised to send another the Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit and the Holy Ghost are used interchangeably in the King James Version for the Third Person in the Trinity of the God head. Jesus told His disciples that He was going to leave them but He promised to send another the Holy Spirit.

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged, or I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father,” (Jn. 16:16).

In the Old Testament dispensation, God revealed Himself in His Holy Temple. In the New Testament dispensation while Jesus was on the earth, He revealed Himself in His Holy Son. In the present Holy Spirit dispensation which began with the day of Pentecost. God exposes Himself to His redeemed holy people, by the Person of the Ghost.

Sent in the name of Christ

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you,” (Jn. 14:26).

Sent by Christ from the Father

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me,” (Jn. 15:26).

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you,” (Jn. 16:7).

NEW MEN NEW CREATIONS

After Pentecost, the disciples were new men, new creations, because they had God inside of them. Those filled with the Holy Ghost will have His power love and Glory. They become partners with the Holy Ghost in making all things like Him. It is not whether we will have love or the Gifts and Manifestations of the Spirit, but whether we will have love, and also the Gifts and Manifestation of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit equips the believer for ministries into the service of God.  It is important for the Christian to understand how the gifts of the Holy Spirit work because they are the only ones that are empowered to help the people of God.

“Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered,” (Lk. 11:12-14).

“For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit…” (I Cor. 12:8).

The Holy Spirit equips the believer for ministries into the service of God. It is important for the Christian to understand how the gifts of the Holy Spirit work because they are the only ones that are empowered to help the people of God.

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned,” (I Cor. 2:14).

BAPTISM IS DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The functions in this capacity are teaching (Jn. 14:26), guiding into truth (Jn. 16:13), brings to remembrance (Jn. 14:26), bearing witness (Jn. 15:26), “declaring the things to come” (Jn. 16:13) and glorifying Christ, taking the things that are his and declaring them to the disciples (Jn. 16:14).

HOLY SPIRIT TO EMPOWER YOU

Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit was coming to empower them.

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth,” (Acts 1:8).

HOLY GHOST, THE COMFORTER

Proceeds from the Father

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:” (Jn. 15:26).

GIVEN BY THE FATHER

“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;” (Jn. 14:16).

By Christ

“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified,” (Isa. 61:3).

Through Christ's intercession

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;” (Jn. 14:16).

Chapter Three

The Holy Spirit Ascending

PENTECOST

This was fulfilled at Pentecost. There were one hundred and twenty holy men and women that were filled with power as the Holy Spirit descended upon them appearing with the physical manifestation of tongues of fire. They were anointed and able to perform the supernatural works that Jesus did on earth.

Jesus said the Holy Spirit was sent for the endowment of supernatural power for service. "Be endued with power from on high to witness,” (Lk. 24:9; Acts 1:8).

The high water mark of New Testament teaching on the Holy Spirit is reached in (Jn. 14-16). These chapters contain the five “Paraclete sayings” (Jn. 14:15-17; 14:26; 15:26, 27; 16:5-11, 12-15). The use of masculine pronouns and adjectives indicate we are to think of the Holy Spirit as a fully personal being. He is the Spirit of Truth and is seen preeminently as the revealer of Christ.

As Jesus Christ is the truth, the Spirit of Truth (Jn. 14:17; 15:26; 16:13) led the disciples to a full appreciation of his life and teachings.

HE CREATES AND GIVES LIFE

“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life,” (Job 33:4).

He appoints and commissions ministers.

“Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me,” (Isa. 48:16).

“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them,” (Acts 13:2).

“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood,” (Acts 20:28).

He directs ministers where to preach.

“Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot,” (Acts 8:29).

“While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee, arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them,” (Acts 10:19-20).

He directs ministers where not to preach.

“Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, after they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not,” (Acts 16:6 -7).

He instructs ministers what to preach.

“Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual,” (I Cor. 2:13).

He spoke in, and by, the Prophets.

“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus,” (Acts 1:16).

“Searching what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into,” (I Pet. 1:11-12).

“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost,” (II Pet. 1:21).

He strives with sinners.

“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years,” (Gen. 6:3).

He reproves.

“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:” (Jn. 16:8).

He comforts.

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied,” (Acts 9:31).

He helps our infirmities.

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered,” (Rom. 8:26).

He teaches.

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you,)” (Jn. 14:26).

“Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost,” (I Corinthians 12:3).

He guides.

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come,” (Jn. 16:13).

He sanctifies.

“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost,” (Rom.15:16).

“And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God,” (II Cor. 6:11).

He testifies of Christ.

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me…” (Jn. 15:26).

He glorifies Christ.

“He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you,” (Jn. 16:14).

He has a power of His own.

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost,” (Rom. 15:13).

He searches all things.

“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been his counselor?” (Rom. 11:33-34).

“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God,” (I Cor. 2:10-11).

He works according to His own will.

“But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will, (I Cor. 12:11).

He dwells with saints.

“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (Jn.14:17).

He can be grieved.

“And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption,” (Eph. 4:30).

He can be vexed,” (Eph. 4:30).

“But they rebelled, and vexed his Holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them,” (Isa. 63:10).

He can be resisted.

“Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye,” (Acts 7:51).

He can be tempted.

“Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out,” (Acts 5:9).

JESUS IS THE BAPTIZER OF HOLY SPIRIT WITH FIRE

“And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: 17 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable,” (Lk. 3:15-17).

Jesus wants to fill all who will receive and wisely and lovingly the use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. He is in glory sitting on His Throne at the right hand of God giving to His Church His Divine power.

“To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ,” (Eph. 1: 6-12).

As a part of his revealing and witnessing ministry, the Holy Spirit acts to Convince or Convict people of the Divine power of Jesus, putting into full operation the work which Christ had affected. Through the Christian ministry, the Spirit convicts the word of sin, exposing all claims of righteousness outside Christ; he bears witness to and glorifies Christ by proclaiming that the truly Righteous One has returned to his Father in heaven; and through proclamation of the resurrection, he announces the judgment which has been passed on Satan, (Jn. 16:8-11).

Messianic rumors were in the air when John the Baptist appeared calling his people to return to God and repent. He baptized the in the river Jordan and proclaimed that he was not the messiah. When he saw Jesus, he identified Him as the Messiah and prophesized His future work in God’s Kingdom. He said that “Jesus would baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.”

“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear,” (Acts 2:33).

“(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified),” (Jn. 7:39).

CONDITIONS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT

There are seven conditions: For Believers only, Repentance, Baptism, Thirsting, Asking, Drinking, yielding  . . .  Salvation.

"Believe, repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost," (Acts 2: 38).

Christians need this power to be effective witnesses for Christ!

BAPTISM IS CLEARLY SHOWN IN THE BIBLE

Speaking of the gift of the Holy Spirit, Paul stresses faith, while Peter stresses obedience.

Complete faith results in complete obedience.

Peter says that when our obedience is complete, the gift of the Holy Spirit is ours.

The Holy Spirit is received by Christians after salvation.

1. Day of Pentecost – (Acts 2:4).

2.  Samaria (what did Simon See?) - (Acts 8:14).

3. Cornelius' house (before water Baptism.) – (Acts 10:44-46).

4. Ephesians disciples – (Acts 19: 1-6).

5. World cannot receive (only for Believers) – (John 14: 17).

6. "Father" will give to them that ask (guaranteed if He's your Father), (Luke 11:13).

When you are saved, you receive Jesus.

This speaks of another experience when you ask your Father for the Holy Spirit.

Remember. Repentance is an inward change of heart and attitude to God. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is an outward act by which the believer testifies to inward change wrought by God's grace in his heart.

Complete faith results in complete obedience.

Peter says that when our obedience is complete, the gift of the Holy Spirit is ours.

When you are saved, you receive Jesus.

This speaks of another experience when you ask your Father for the Holy Spirit.  Remember. Repentance is an inward change of heart and attitude to God. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is an outward act by which the believer testifies to inward change wrought by God's grace in his heart and is endued with the Power of God.

Complete faith results in complete obedience.

Peter says that when our obedience is complete, the gift of the Holy Spirit is ours.

HOLY SPIRIT WILL NOT SPEAK OF HIMSELF

The Holy Spirit is never going to lift a personality up, nor will He lift Himself up. He will only lift the name of Jesus up because Jesus is the only One that can save a soul.

“I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you," (Jn. 16:12-15).

The Holy Spirit receives the things of Jesus in the Bible and reveals it to us.  Jesus was crucified, raised from the dead, and went to heavenly Father.

So Jesus was crucified, raised from the dead, and went to heaven for a short talk with His heavenly Father. That same resurrection evening, He came back and had a little talk with the disciples, saying unto them: "Peace be unto you; as my Father has sent me, even so send Io you.

When He had said this, “He breathed on them and saith unto them RECEIVE YE THE HOLY GHOST!"

“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:” (Jn. 20:22).

“(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) (Jn. 7:39).

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth,” (Acts 1:8).

“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear,” (Acts 2:33).

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost,” (Acts 2:38).

THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH

He is seen preeminently as the revealer of Jesus Christ. As Jesus is the truth, the Spirit of Truth (Jn. 14:7; 15:26; 16:13), leads the disciples to a full appreciation of His life and teachings. The Holy Spirit’s functions attributed to him bringing to remembrance; bearing witness; guiding into truth; declaring the things to come; and glorifying Jesus Christ.

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual,” (II Cor. 2:12-13).

Guides into all truth”.

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you,” (Jn. 14:26).

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come,” (Jn. 16:13).

Communicates joy to saints

“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost…” (Rom. 14:17).

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,” (Gal. 5:22).

“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:” (II Thess.1:6).

Edifies the Church

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied,” (Acts 9:31).

Testifies of Christ

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:” (Jn. 15:26).

Imparts the love of God

“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us,” (Rom. 5:3-5).

Imparts hope.

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost,” (Rom. 15:13).

“For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith…” (Gal. 5:5).

Teaches saints

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you,” (Jn. 14:26).

Dwells with, and in saints

“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (Jn. 14:17).

Abides forever with saints

“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;” (Jn. 14:16).

Is known by saints

“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (Jn. 14:17).

The world cannot receive.

“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (Jn. 14:17).

Chapter Four

The Holy Spirit is for Believers

HE IS THE BAPTIZER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT!

(Jn. 1:32-34):

“And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. 34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God,” (Jn. 1:32-34).

JESUS IS CALLING

The Holy Spirit is for believers. The world does not know that there is a Holy Spirit:

"Behold I stand at the door and knock; If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I WILL COME INTO HIM,” (Rev. 3:20).

RECEIVED HOLY SPIRIT WHEN SAVED

What does the Word of God say? FORTY days after His resurrection, Jesus had his last talk with his disciples about the Holy Ghost and His Power!

"And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall be baptize with the Holy Ghost not many days hence . . .  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come up you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth  . . .  And when He had spoken these words He was taken up. And a cloud received Him out of their sight," (Acts 1:4- 9).

Seven days later, it's now 47 days later, since Jesus had breathed on them and said:

"Receive ye the Holy Ghost!" "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place," (Acts 2:1).

One hundred and twenty were in the upper room. Mary the Mother of Jesus, who had conceived by the Holy Ghost and had prophesied under the anointing of the Holy Ghost to Elizabeth, was led by the Holy Ghost at the wedding feast of Cana. But even Mary needed to be in the Upper Room to receive the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and speak with other tongues, just like the rest of them.

Peter, the bold one, needed to receive this power in order to preach the gospel with boldness.”

"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost  and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance," (Acts 2-4).

WE ALL NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT!

As New Testament Church unfolds, note that on every occasion everyone receives the Baptism in the Holy Ghost:

Three thousand Jews were converted by the Power of the Holy Ghost

"They were pricked in their hearts  . . .  and said, men and Brethren, what shall we do? Peter said repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. You shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, for the promise is to you and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." This includes you and me and our children and relatives,” (Acts 2:27-29).

GREAT COMMISSION

Jesus sent His followers to spread the good news (the Gospel). Preaching in the New Testament ‘preaching’ refers to proclamation of the gospel to non-Christians. This is preaching about Jesus’ ministry; an account of His death, resurrection and exaltation; His death and resurrection; proclaiming His Second Coming; a call to repentance and an offer of forgiveness of sin and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

"Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not, shall be damned! And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover,"  (Mk. 16: 15-18).

Jesus didn't say, these signs will follow the early church only or until the Bible is printed. I believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for our day. If He had granted the power and gifts to the early church and removed them from the end time church, He would esteem those people more than the Believers of today. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit results in the believer's life as personal evidence and assurance that Jesus is risen from the dead. His Ministry is to exalt and glorify the Lord Jesus in the Church. He is a present foretaste of the Heavenly power and glory which the believer will enjoy in their fullness in the next world. It is the entrance into a new kind of life.  The Holy Spirit received as indwelling personal power, revolutionizes the witnessing, prayer life and Bible understanding. He is the Author and becomes in turn the interpreter of the Word.

Chapter Five

The Promise

THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST

The preaching of the gospel to Cornelius was a thing which we poor sinners of the Gentiles have reason to reflect upon with a great deal of joy and thankfulness; for it was the bringing of light to us who sat in darkness. Now it being so great a surprise to the believing as well as the unbelieving Jews, it is worthwhile to enquire how it was received, and what comments were made upon it. And here we find, I. Intelligence was presently brought of it to the church in Jerusalem, and thereabouts; for Caesarea was not so far from Jerusalem but that they might presently hear of it. Some for good-will, and some for ill-will, would spread the report of it; so that before he himself had returned to Jerusalem the apostles and the brethren there and in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God, that is, the gospel of Christ, which is not only a word of God, but the word of God; for it is the summary and center of all divine revelation. They received Christ; for his name is called the Word of God, (Rev. 19: 13). Not only that the Jews who were dispersed into the Gentile countries, and the Gentiles who were proselyted to the Jewish religion, but that the Gentiles also themselves, with whom it had hitherto been thought unlawful to hold common conversation, were taken into church-communion, that they had received the word of God.

“And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?”(Acts 11:15-17).

“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith,” (Gal. 3:14).

“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise…” (Eph. 1:13).

BAPTISM IS DIFFERENT

The Baptism of The Holy Spirit as promised in the New Testament is quite different in kind from any of the various operations or manifestations of the Holy Spirit.

"But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name… He shall teach you all things! And bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever He has said unto you,” (Jn. 14:26).

Jesus said it was for the endowment of supernatural power for service.

"Be endued with power from on high to witness,” (Lk. 24:9; Acts 1:8).

FUNCTIONS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The functions in this capacity are teaching (Jn. 14:26), guiding into truth (Jn. 16:13), brings to remembrance (Jn. 14:26), bearing witness (Jn. 15:26), “declaring the things to come” (Jn. 16:13) and glorifying Christ, taking the things that are his and declaring them to the disciples (Jn. 16:14).

HOLY SPIRIT TO EMPOWER YOU

Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit was coming to empower them.

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth,” (Acts 1:8).

HOLY GHOST, THE COMFORTER

Proceeds from the Father

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:” (Jn. 15:26).

GIVEN

By the Father

“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;” (Jn. 14:16).

By Christ

“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified,” (Isa. 61:3).

Through Christ's intercession

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;” (Jn. 14:16).

Sent in the name of Christ

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you,” (Jn. 14:26).

Sent by Christ from the Father

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:” (Jn. 15:26).

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you,” (Jn. 16:7).

PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The functions in this capacity are teaching (Jn. 14:26), guiding into truth (Jn. 16:13), brings to remembrance (Jn. 14:26), bearing witness (Jn. 15:26), “declaring the things to come” (Jn. 16:13) and glorifying Christ, taking the things that are his and declaring them to the disciples (Jn. 16:14). The Spirit recalls the teachings of Jesus which have not yet been fully grasped, confirms and expands them and brings home their meaning in new ways an under fresh condition until the revelation of God’s grace and truths are complete. In addition, he instructs the disciples in those things which pertain to the new dispensation-the dispensation of the Spirit-and to final judgment.

He creates and gives life.

“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life,” (Job 33:4).

He appoints and commissions ministers.

“Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me,” (Isa. 48:16).

“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them,” (Acts 13:2).

“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood,” (Acts 20:28).

He directs ministers where to preach.

“Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot,” (Acts 8:29).

“While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee, arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them,” (Acts 10:19-20).

He directs ministers where not to preach.

“Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, after they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not,” (Acts 16:6 -7).

He instructs ministers what to preach.

“Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual,” (I Cor. 2:13).

He spoke in, and by, the Prophets.

“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus,” (Acts 1:16).

“Searching what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into,” (I Pet. 1:11-12).

“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost,” (II Pet. 1:21).

He strives with sinners.

“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years,” (Gen. 6:3).

He reproves.

“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:” (Jn. 16:8).

He comforts.

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied,” (Acts 9:31).

He helps our infirmities.

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered,” (Rom. 8:26).

He teaches.

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you,)” (Jn. 14:26).

“Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost,” (I Corinthians 12:3).

He guides.

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come,” (Jn. 16:13).

He sanctifies.

“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost,” (Rom.15:16).

“And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God,” (II Cor. 6:11).

He testifies of Christ.

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me…” (John 15:26).

He glorifies Christ.

“He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you,” (Jn. 16:14).

He has a power of His own.

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost,” (Rom. 15:13).

He searches all things.

“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been his counselor?” (Rom. 11:33-34).

“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God,” (I Cor. 2:10-11).

He works according to His own will.

“But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will, (I Cor. 12:11).

He dwells with saints.

“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (Jn.14:17).

He can be grieved.

“And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption,” (Eph. 4:30).

He can be vexed,” (Eph. 4:30).

“But they rebelled, and vexed his Holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them,” (Isa. 63:10).

He can be resisted.

“Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye,” (Acts 7:51).

He can be tempted.

“Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out,” (Acts 5:9).

CONDITIONS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT

There are seven conditions: For Believers only, Repentance, Baptism, Thirsting, Asking, Drinking, yielding, salvation.

"Believe, repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost," (Acts 2: 38).

Christians need this power to be effective witnesses for Christ!

BAPTISM IS CLEARLY SHOWN IN THE BIBLE

Speaking of the gift of the Holy Spirit, Paul stresses faith, while Peter stresses obedience.

Complete faith results in complete obedience.

Peter says that when our obedience is complete, the gift of the Holy Spirit is ours.

The Holy Spirit is received by Christians after salvation.

1. Day of Pentecost – (Acts 2:4).

2. Samaria (what did Simon See?) - (Acts 8:14).

3. Cornelius' house (before water Baptism.) – (Acts 10:44-46).

4. Ephesians disciples – (Acts 19: 1-6).

5. World cannot receive (only for Believers) – (Jn. 14: 17).

6. "Father" will give to them that ask (guaranteed if He's your Father), (Lk. 11:13).

When you are saved, you receive Jesus.

This speaks of another experience when you ask your Father for the Holy Spirit.  Remember. Repentance is an inward change of heart and attitude to God. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is an outward act by which the believer testifies to inward change wrought by God's grace in his heart and is endued with the Power of God.

Complete faith results in complete obedience.

Peter says that when our obedience is complete, the gift of the Holy Spirit is ours.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I'm a lost sinner.  I repent. Please forgive me and come into my heart and save me.

Thank you for saving my soul in Jesus' name, and baptize me with the Holy Spirit, Amen. If you are backslidden say the same prayer, the Lord loves you and will forgive you.

Scriptures show the divinity of Jesus Christ. "Who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. And he is before all things and by him all things consists,” (Col. 1:15-17). "I and my Father are one. (Jn. 10:30).

Scriptures reveal that Jesus Christ took my sins on the cross. "But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith he loved us, Even when were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (By grace ye are saved) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus," (Eph. 2: 4-7; I Jn. 2:30; II Cor. 5:21).

Thank You Lord Jesus for saving me and baptizing me with the Holy Spirit.

Chapter Six

Seeking Truth

BEING SAVED

When you are saved, you receive Jesus. The Holy Spirit is received by Christians after salvation and Jesus is the One that baptizes them with Fire of the Holy Spirit.

This speaks of another experience when you ask your Father for the Holy Spirit.  Remember.  Repentance is an inward change of heart and attitude to God. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is gift of power endued by God that is outward act by which the believer testifies to inward change wrought by God's grace in his heart.

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.” (Rev. 2:7).

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death,” (Rev. 2:11).

THIRSTING FOR GOD

People need God today. They must hunger after His Spirit and turn from their wicked ways.

“And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell. 29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. 30 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the Lord thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice,” (Deut. 4:28-30).

"If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not glorified)," (Jn. 7: 37, 38).

The condition to receive the Holy Spirit is to be thirsty and hungry for God. It’s for those who thirst for more of Jesus.  This gift doesn't come from the person that is talking and praying for him.  The Holy Spirit comes directly from Jesus Christ Himself; HE IS THE BAPTIZER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT!

SHOULD EVERY CHRISTIAN RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT?

Yes, however, many never receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit because they feel no need for Him and many Church leaders turn them away. These people say they are satisfied without this blessing and God leaves them that way.

Nevertheless, when Jesus says:

"Do not leave Jerusalem until you be endowed with power from above." Christians should sincerely seek the Lord's will for their lives.  It must have been very important then and I believe that it is extremely important today,” (Acts 1:8).

YOU MUST ASK FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT

There are some who say, "If God wants me to have the Holy Spirit, He will give it to me. I don't need to ask Him to give this gift to me." This is NOT SCRIPTURAL!

"If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him," (Luke 11:13).

Just as one has to ask to receive Salvation, The Bible shows that the Believers did have to ask to receive this gift from God.  Jesus said to ask for this special gift.

"If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever. Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him for He dwelleth with you and shall be in you…" (Jn. 14:14).

DRINKING - ACCEPTING - SURRENDERING

Drinking the desire the Holy Spirit represents an active process of receiving.  Infilling cannot be received by a mere negative or passive attitude.

“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink,” (Jn. 7:37).

"Open thy mouth wide and I will fill it." God cannot fill a closed mouth," (Psa. 81: 10).

Simple though it may seem, there are those who fail to receive the fullness of the Spirit, simply because they refuse to open their mouth!

"Yield yourselves unto God as those that are alive from the dead and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God," (Rom 6:13).

Chapter Seven

Lifting up the Name of Jesus

THE DISCIPLES AND MARY HAD THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THEM

Acts 2 changed the lives of the disciples of Jesus. They became fearless and bold. They gave themselves over to their faith in Jesus above their flesh and their lives became a living testimony.

“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit…” (Rom. 8:5).

1. They preached the Gospel.

2. They healed the sick.

3. They cast out devils.

4. They confessed Jesus as Lord which no one can, apart from the Holy Spirit.

They did these spiritual activities BEFORE JESUS DIED AND THE HOLY GHOST appeared. However, they lived in the presence of Jesus and He gave them power to use His name. Then again, they were weak spiritually because they were not yet Born Again. The disciples’ spirit became Born Again after Jesus resurrected from the grave and breathed on them.

“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23 Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained.”

Remember Peter’s denial of Jesus and turning away, returning to his former life; Thomas’ weak faith concerning His body resurrection, Judas selling Him to His enemies for thirty pieces of silver? However, after receiving the Holy Spirit, remember Peter’s brave challenge of the Jewish mockers in Acts 2, previously he denied Jesus three times in fear for his life? Jesus had warned him in (Matthew 26:41), “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Remember the disciples were so spiritually weak that they slept in the Garden of Gethsemane while the Lord was under the attack of every demon in the world trying to keep him from achieving God’s plan for Him as Redeemer of our souls?  The disciples also hid from the crucifixion and only John was present with the women. He asked them to pray with Him but they were too weak to withstand the spiritual warfare.

Yet, after the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, they became spiritual giants and were able to spiritually rise above their flesh and supernaturally see eternal life with their spirit and stand against the wiles of the Satan. Peter was able to boldly preach to the people endued with power from above. He was spiritually alive and spoke with spiritual authority.

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged,” (Jn. 16:7-11).

JESUS IS CALLING

The Holy Spirit is for believers. The world does not know that there is a Holy Spirit.

"Behold I stand at the door and knock; If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I WILL COME INTO HIM,” (Rev. 3:20).

RECEIVE HOLY SPIRIT WHEN SAVED

What does the Word of God say? FORTY days after His resurrection, Jesus had his last talk with his disciples about the Holy Ghost and His Power!

"And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall be baptize with the Holy Ghost not many days hence . . .  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come up you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth  . . .  And when He had spoken these words He was taken up. And a cloud received Him out of their sight," (Acts 1:4- 9).

Seven days later, it's now 47 days later, since Jesus had breathed on them and said:

"Receive ye the Holy Ghost! And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place," (Acts 2:1).

One hundred and twenty were in the upper room. Mary the Mother of Jesus, who had conceived by the Holy Ghost and had prophesied under the anointing of the Holy Ghost to Elizabeth, was led by the Holy Ghost at the wedding feast of Cana. But even Mary needed to be in the Upper Room to receive the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and speak with other tongues, just like the rest of them.

Peter, the bold one, needed to receive this power in order to preach the gospel with boldness.

"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost  and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance," (Acts 2-4).

WE ALL NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT!

As New Testament Church unfolds, note that on every occasion everyone receives the Baptism in the Holy Ghost,

Three thousand Jews were converted by the Power of the Holy Ghost

"They were pricked in their hearts  . . .  and said, men and Brethren, what shall we do? Peter said repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. You shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, for the promise is to you and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." This includes you and me and our children and relatives,” (Acts 2:27-29).

GREAT COMMISSION

Jesus sent His followers to spread the good news (the Gospel). Preaching in the New Testament ‘preaching’ refers to proclamation of the gospel to non-Christians. This is preaching about Jesus’ ministry; an account of His death, resurrection and exaltation; His death and resurrection; proclaiming His Second Coming; a call to repentance and an offer of forgiveness of sin and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

"Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not, shall be damned! And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover,"  (Mk. 16: 15-18).

Jesus didn't say, these signs will follow the early church only or until the Bible is printed. I believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for our day. If He had granted the power and gifts to the early church and removed them from the end time church, He would esteem those people more than the Believers of today. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit results in the believer's life as personal evidence and assurance that Jesus is risen from the dead. His Ministry is to exalt and glorify the Lord Jesus in the Church. He is a present foretaste of the Heavenly power and glory which the believer will enjoy in their fullness in the next world. It is the entrance into a new kind of life.  The Holy Spirit received as indwelling personal power, revolutionizes the witnessing, prayer life and Bible understanding. He is the Author and becomes in turn the interpreter of the Word.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I'm a lost sinner.  I repent. Please forgive me and come into my heart and save me.

"Father be merciful to me a sinner and receive me now for Jesus Christ's sake; cleanse me from my sin by Your precious blood that was shed on the cross for me; fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Teach me to pray each day; to read Your will for my life from your word, the Bible; and help me to worship and serve You in the fellowship of your church. I thank you Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank You for saving my soul in Jesus' name,

Amen.

If you are backslidden say the same prayer, the Lord loves you and will forgive you.

PRAY – READ THE BIBLE – AND FAST

Chapter Eight

Is Tongues of the Devil?

ABOUT TONGUES

Technically called “glossolalia,” the Gift of tongues was a peculiar phenomenon apparently rather common in early Christianity, especially in the churches with which the apostle Paul was associated. In writing to the church at Corinth, Paul acknowledges the gifts of tongues to be one of the “gifts” of the Holy Spirit I Cor. 14:10; 14:5, 39).

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal,” (II Cor. 13 1).

SPIRITUAL GIFTS FOR TODAY

Speaking in tongues, Prophecies, Healings, Discerning of spirits, Miracles, word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healing, interpretation of tongues; and these and other supernatural signs and spiritual gifts were commonplace occurrences in the early Church. On that the Bible record is clear. But should we expect such spiritual gifts in our churches today? A growing number of Christians responded “Yes!” to this question during the twentieth century and up to the present time.

The first half of the twentieth century saw the emergence of many of today’s large Pentecostal denominations, with the associated manifestation of various gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the second half of the twentieth century, the Charismatic Movement led millions more Christians in non-Pentecostal denominations to embrace the present-day validity of these spiritual gifts.

However, man’s experience and beliefs by themselves do not establish doctrine. That is the prerogative of the Bible. In the balance of this study, we will examine a number of Scripture verses which support the ongoing validity of the gifts of the Holy Spirit throughout the Church Age.

This list comprises to what is commonly called the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the order listed, as translated in the King James Version, they are: Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healing, working of miracles, Prophecy, Discerning of Spirits, Divers kinds of tongues, Interpretation of tongues.

DO NOT BE IGNORANT

“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will,” (I Cor. 12: 11).

When you receive the Holy Spirit, you will speak in a new tongue, (language).  You could be speaking in French, Italian, Swahilia, Russian, Spanish, etc.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed and marveled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, what meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, these men are full of new wine,” (Acts 2: 7-13).

The Jews from seventeen nations heard them speak with their own language.

"Out of the innermost belly will flow rivers of living water,” (Jn. 4:13).

It doesn't come from the language center of your cerebral cortex (Brain). It comes from your belly, your innermost being and flows out rivers of living water.

Jesus told the woman at the well:

"Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life,” (Jn. 4:13).

DIETY OF JESUS CHRIST

Scriptures show the divinity of Jesus Christ.

"Who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. And he is before all things and by him all things consists,” (Col. 1:15-17).

"I and my Father are one, (Jn. 10:30).

Jesus Christ took their sins on the cross.

"But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith he loved us, Even when were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (By grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus," (Eph. 2:4-7; 1 Jn. 2:30; 1II Cor. 5:21).

Chapter Nine

Jesus is the Baptizer with Fire

HOW TO RECEIVE THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

Heavenly Father gives!

“And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? (Jn. 16: 9-13).

Jesus is the Baptizer:

"I (John) have baptized you with water; but He (Jesus) will baptize you with the Holy Spirit" (Mk. 1:8).

THE THREE STEPS TO RECEIVE

1. He gives the Holy Spirit to hose that obey, who choose to make Jesus their Lord, (Acts 5:32).

2. He gives the Holy Spirit o them that ask Him, (Lk. 11:13).

3. The Holy Spirit turned their words into another language tongue).

The Holy Spirit is promised: "For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call," (Acts 2:39).

HOLY SPIRIT ANOINTING

The Holy Spirit Brings another Anointing

"How God anointed Jesus of ̂Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power . . .   " (Acts 10:38a).

Believers Received, “. . .  “Have ye received the Holy Spirit since ye believed… ” (Acts 19: 2).

Tongues are "result of" the Baptism of Holy Spirit,

"And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues and prophesied," (Acts 19: 6).

Everyone who is baptized can speak in tongues if they will. It is not you speaking; the Holy Spirit will speak through your vocal cords. No one needs to teach you how to speak in an unknown tongue.

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE

Dear Father, I'm a lost sinner.  I repent. Please forgive me and come into my heart and save me.

Thank you for saving my soul in Jesus' name, and baptize me with the Holy Spirit, Amen. If you are backslidden say the same prayer, the Lord loves you and will forgive you.

Scriptures show the divinity of Jesus Christ. "Who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. And he is before all things and by him all things consists,” (Col. 1:15-17). "I and my Father are one. (Jn. 10:30).

Scriptures reveal that Jesus Christ took my sins on the cross. "But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith he loved us, Even when were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (By grace ye are saved) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus," (Eph. 2: 4-7); (I Jn. 2:30); (II Cor. 5:21).

I praise You Lord Jesus and thank You Lord Jesus for saving me and baptizing me with the Holy Spirit.

Sample Prayer for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit:

"Dear Father, I believe that Jesus is the Baptizer in the Holy Spirit and I ask you to baptize me in the Holy Spirit. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness and fill me with your Spirit. Thank You, Jesus."

Chapter Ten

The Presence of God

HOW TO BECOME STRONG IN THE LORD

Even though you may sense the presence of God right now, you may not tomorrow! You are not saved because you "feel saved.” Your faith must stand on God's Word, not on feelings. Read the Word and get into a Bible believing church.

Praise and thank Jesus every day for saving your soul.

"He that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him…" (Jn. 14:21).

SPIRITUAL WARFARE

God’s spiritual dominion is the most astonishing power in the universe. God has always worked through humans to accomplish bring His kingdom to the earth. We must take heaven by force. Just as God gave the people of Israel the promise then told them to take it by force.

The Apostle Paul gave the Church the apocalyptic knowledge of the powers and principalities in (Eph. 6). He disclosed that the church was in spiritual warfare gave us the keys to spiritual warfare by using our spiritual weapons. Jesus Christ also told us:

“The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence and the violent take it by force.”  Intercessors must break through the powers of darkness with spiritual military force warring against the kingdom of darkness,” (Matt. 11:12).

The Church of Jesus Christ has to be the difference in every institution in the community. Jesus’ Saints are His instruments on this earth as He is sitting at the right hand of God waiting and willing to give the power to win every spiritual battle. Remember our battle is never against flesh and blood and goal only concerns the spiritual condition of souls. We are not at war for gaining territorial lands or governments.

He gave the Church spiritual armor and weapons. Our weapons are prayer, using His name, His blood, His Word and His power. The Apostle Paul shows this transference of Jesus’ power to usward who believe:

“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead and set him at His own right hand in the heavenly places. Far above all principality and power and might, and dominion, and every that is named not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.” The problem is, some Saints never understand their position in Jesus Christ,” (Eph. 1:19-22). ).

The Bible says:

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children,” (Hos. 4-6).

BATTLE FOR SOULS

It’s time for Christians to look to Jesus and win the battle for souls we need the power of the Holy Spirit to win this battle. Paul warns us that we do have a spiritual warfare because we have an enemy. However, since most churches do not teach on this subject, many Christians are under attack by demonic forces and they do not have any protection because they are also not taught the power of the resurrected Jesus.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints . . .” (Eph. 6:10-18).

The Christian Church should be a supernatural realm where heaven touches earth revealing that God is a spirit and those that worship Him will be in the spirit.  Jesus said in John 4:23-24, “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”

The Apostle Paul taught us not to be uninformed with reference to holy gifts from God.

“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost,” (I Cor. 12:1-3).

We live in a supernatural world where invisible forces try to get advantages of us and the gifts allow us to receive God’s protection and have an influence in the unbelieving world. The Holy Ghost gives supernatural gifts to believers and He uses these gifts to give us the power to defeat the wiles of the Devil in order to enjoy the benefits of our inheritance in Jesus.

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ,” (I Cor. 12:7-12),

HOLY SPIRIT CHOOSES

He chooses or as in his view seems best; we see in (I Corinthians 12:11) that the Holy Spirit is a "person." He acts as a person; distributes favors, confers endowments and special mercies "as he wills." This proves that he is, in some respects, distinguished from the Father and the Son. It would be absurd to say of an "attribute" of God, that it confers favors, and distributes the various endowments of speaking with tongues, and raising the dead. And if so, then the Holy Spirit is "not" an attribute of God.

The Holy Ghost is sovereign. He gives to all as he pleases. In regard to spiritual endowments of the highest order, he deals with people as he does in the common endowments bestowed upon people, and as he does in temporal blessings. He does not bestow the same blessings on all, nor make all alike. He dispenses his favors by a rule which he has not made known, but which, we may be assured, is in accordance with wisdom and goodness. He wrongs no one; and he gives to all the favors which might be connected with eternal life.

No man should be proud of his endowments. Whatever they may be, they are the gifts of God, bestowed by his sovereign will and mercy. But assuredly we should not be proud of that which is the mere "gift" of another, and which has been bestowed, not in consequence of any merit of ours, but according to his mere sovereign will.

ABOUT PAT HOLLIDAY, PHD

Pat Holliday PhD. was born in Jacksonville Florida. She is the widow of Vadim P. Holliday, PhD, mother of three, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was called into the ministry in 1975 and has ministered worldwide. In 1993, she received her PhD at Southeastern Theological Seminary, Jacksonville, Florida and was a professor for eight years.

She pastors Miracle Church of Jacksonville, Florida and also an internet church. miracleinternetchurch.com

She is the President of Miracle Outreach Ministry and has appeared on many international television and radio programs. She hosts television and radio programs, “Miracle Outreach TV” and a radio program, Power of Prayer” for more than twenty-five years.  Presently, she host blogtalkradio program, miracleinternetcafe.com

Miracle Outreach Ministries is an international ministry with signs and wonders, miracles, healing, deliverance and teaching follow this ministry. Her latest evangelistic trips include Ghana West Africa, Italy and Jamaica where many miracles happened.

Among her many political activities, she ran for the Florida State House of Representatives in 1972.  She was elected State Committee Woman for her party’ a lobbyist in Tallahassee; area chairman at Jacksonville Beach for President Richard Nixon. She was a founding member of many women clubs such as, Minute Women of Florida; the Ponte Vedra Woman's Club; and the Four Foundation Inc., a home for non-delinquent girls in Duval County. She helped to organize two women's interdenominational fellowships. She has ministered worldwide.

Dr. Holliday is listed in “Who's Who of the Woman of the World”; “Who's Who in American Politics”; “Dictionary of International Biography;” “Marquis Who's Who in the South and Southwest”; “Marquis Who's Who of American Women” and “Who's Who in American Religion”; “Who’s Who in America”; and “Who’s Who in the World”.

She is the author of “The Witchdoctor and the Man ~the City under the Sea”; “The Walking Dead”.

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Table of Contents

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Pat Holliday, PhD

Chapter One

Powers of the Holy Spirit

Chapter Two

The Comforter

Chapter Three

The Holy Spirit Ascending

Chapter Four

The Holy Spirit is for Believers

Chapter Five

The Promise

Chapter Six

Seeking Truth

Chapter Seven

Lifting up the Name of Jesus

Chapter Eight

Is Tongues of the Devil?

Chapter Nine

Jesus is the Baptizer with Fire

Chapter Ten

The Presence of God