Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 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 John 1:33 pp Matthew 3:11 pp Mark 1:8 pp Luke 3:16 Jesus Christ promises baptism with the Spirit Acts 1:4-5 See also Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8 The gift of the Holy Spirit followed Jesus Christ's glorification Instances of baptism with the Holy Spirit Acts 2:2-4 at Pentecost On subsequent occasions: Acts 8:15-17; Acts 10:44-47; Acts 19:6 A work of God recognised by Jewish Christians as experienced by Gentiles: Acts 10:46-47; Acts 11:15-17; Acts 15:8 The gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers at the outset of their Christian lives Acts 2:38-39 See also Acts 2:16-18; Joel 2:28-29; Galatians 3:2-5 This gift of the Holy Spirit links believers together in the one body of Christ See also
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