Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. John 1:33Baptism with the Holy Spirit promised John the Baptist anticipates baptism with the Spirit pp Mt 3:11 pp Mk 1:8 Acts 1:4-5pp Lk 3:16 See also Jesus Christ promises baptism with the Spirit Luke 24:49Acts 1:8 Acts 2:33 The gift of the Holy Spirit followed Jesus Christ's glorification See also John 7:39Acts 2:2-4 Instances of baptism with the Holy Spirit Acts 8:15-17; 10:44-47; 19:6at Pentecost On subsequent occasions: Acts 10:46-47; 11:15-17; 15:8A work of God recognised by Jewish Christians as experienced by Gentiles: Acts 2:38-39The gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers at the outset of their Christian lives See also Acts 2:16-18Joel 2:28-29 Galatians 3:2-5 1 Corinthians 12:13 This gift of the Holy Spirit links believers together in the one body of Christ See also 3040 Holy Spirit, promise of3239 Holy Spirit, anointing 3251 Holy Spirit, filling with 3257 Holy Spirit, gift of 3269 Holy Spirit in Christ 5098 John the Baptist 6754 union with Christ 7903 baptism 8424 evangelism |
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