In addition to salvation, there is a divine experience God desires for every believer, including you. It is called the baptism in the Holy Spirit. This encounter is life-changing and enables you to do things you could never do on your own. The term “baptism” means – total immersion or to become engulfed by. To be baptized in the Holy Spirit is to be totally immersed or engulfed by the Spirit of God.

Promise of Holy Spirit Baptism

Luke 24:49     John 7:37-39     John 15:26-27     John 16:7-15     Acts 1:4-8     Mark 16:17

Purpose of Holy Spirit Baptism

Acts 1:8     John 14:16-17     Acts 6:3     1 John 2:20, 26-27     Romans 8:26-27    1 Corinthians 14:1-40     Jude 20     1 Corinthians 2:10-13     

John 14:26-27     John 16:13     Acts 10:38

Pattern of Holy Spirit Baptism in the Bible

Acts 2:1-4     Acts 2:11     Acts 2:14-3:1     Acts 8:4-18     Acts 10:38-48     Acts 19:1-7 

Receiving the Holy Spirit is an act of faith. It is not about a feeling or an emotional experience. Jesus has promised to give us the gift of the Holy Spirit to empower us for His purpose and glory. We should seek Him and ask Him for all that He has for us as we live for Him. We should receive the gift of the Holy Spirit by faith and respond in faith. The evidence and assurance will follow.