Baptism of the Spirit

Bible Reading:  I Corinthians 12:1-13

Key Verse: Verse 13 - “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.”

Key Words: For by one spirit are we all baptized into one body

The baptism of the Spirit is not a separate event apart from salvation.  It is not a second blessing.  The baptism of the Spirit according to I Corinthians 12:13 is a “one-time” happening.

Often the confusion in regard to the baptism of the Spirit comes because of a misunderstanding of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts.

In Acts, just as tongues was a sign for classes and groups of people such as the Jews, Gentiles, and the followers of John the Baptist receiving the Holy Spirit, so is the baptism of the Spirit.

In Acts 1:4-5, the baptism of the Spirit was on the Jews.

In Acts 8:14-15, the Samaritans.

In Acts 10:44, the Gentiles.

Acts 19:1-6, the Jewish proselytes.

Much of the theology today is based upon someone’s experience.  We call that “experience theology.”  The experience theology in many cases opposes the true teaching of God’s Word.

I heard Evangelist Ron Comfort say, “I heard a false teacher say on the radio to those in need put your hand on the radio and feel the baptism of the Spirit.”  Ron Comfort went on to say, “If you really want a feeling, put your hand in the radio…that will give you a feeling.”

 Let me close by saying, “Make sure you know who you are following before you follow them.”

                                                                                                Dr. Mike Rouse

What to do:  

✞ Live by the Word of God, not by your experiences.