Dictionary of Bible Themes: 3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with

3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

Acts 2:33 See also John 7:39

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

1 Corinthians 12:13