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Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (4 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. )1

Baptism in the Holy Spirit This experience is a spectacular event of ROMANCE for the love life of every child of God! 2

Baptism in the Holy Spirit The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a FREE GIFT for every child of God! 3

Baptism in the Holy Spirit “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His Love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. ” (Romans 5: 5) 4

Baptism in the Holy Spirit Important Part of the Gospel: “. . . they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, (1) Repent, and (2) be baptized every one of you. . . and ye shall (3) receive the GIFT of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off. . . ” (Acts 2: 37 -39) 5

Baptism in the Holy Spirit “ 3 -Fold” Experience of the Gospel: 1. Born Again – Salvation * Jesus proposes to us! 2. Born of Water – Water Baptism * We tell Jesus, “I do!” 3. Born of the Spirit – Baptism in the Holy Spirit * Receive the wedding ring! * A new “Love Language” ! 6

Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (4 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. )7

Who is the Holy Spirit? 1. The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity. (Note: Jesus says “He” not “it”. ) “And I [Jesus] will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that HE may abide with you forever; Even the Spirit of truth. . . ” (John 14: 16 -17 a) 8

Who is the Holy Spirit? 2. The Holy Spirit speaks. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. ” (Acts 13: 2) 9

Who is the Holy Spirit? 3. The Holy Spirit has feelings. “Do not GRIEVE the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ” (Ephesians 4: 30) “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and JOY in the Holy Ghost. ” (Romans 14: 17) 10

Who is the Holy Spirit? 4. Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as another “COMFORTER” “Comforter” in the original Greek: Parakletos {par-ak’-lay-tos} “Parakletos” literally means: “Someone called alongside of you to help, aid, lead, direct, and assist” “Parakletos” is also translated as: Helper, Counselor, Advocate 11

Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (3 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) 12

What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? The very first time that people were baptized in the Holy Spirit occurred on a Jewish Feast day called “Pentecost. ” That was the special day prophesied about throughout the Old Testament! 13

What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? “And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. ” (Acts 2: 1 -4) 14

Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (4 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) 15

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it is NOT : 1. It is NOT a one-time blessing of “goose bumps” & emotion. “And I [Jesus] will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever – ” (John 14: 16) 16

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it is NOT : 2. It is NOT some elite experience only for “high & holy” people. “ And you will receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off. . . ” (Acts 2: 38 -39) 17

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it is NOT : 3. It is NOT an “optional” or “extra” experience that only a few “needy folk” require. “And behold, I [Jesus] am sending forth the Promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high. " (Luke 24: 49) 18

Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (4 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) 19

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it’s all about: 1. The Promise of the Father for ALL of His Children. “. . . but wait for the Promise of the Father, which, saith He [Jesus], ye have heard of Me, For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. ” (Acts 1: 4 -5) 20

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it’s all about: 2. The Experience in which the Holy Spirit first begins to DWELL WITHIN us. “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. ” (John 14: 17) 21

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it’s all about: 3. The New Covenant Experience in which the Holy Spirit begins to transform us from WITHIN to be like Jesus from “glory to glory” ! “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes, and ye shall keep My judgments, and do them. ” (Ezekiel 36: 26 -27) 22

(Point #3 Continued. . . ) 3. The New Covenant Experience in which the Holy Spirit begins to transform us from WITHIN to be like Jesus from “glory to glory” ! “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed [transformed] into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. ” (2 Corinthians 3: 18) 23

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it’s all about: 4. The Holy Spirit can now begin His work within to make us ready “as a Bride” for Jesus’ Coming. “Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His Bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear. (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints. )” (Revelation 19: 7 -8) 24

*Baptism in the Holy Spirit* What it’s all about: 4. The Holy Spirit can now begin His work within to make us ready “as a Bride” for Jesus’ Coming. “And, behold, I [Jesus] come quickly. . . ” And the Spirit and the Bride say, “COME!” (Revelation 22: 12 a, 17 a) 25

Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (4 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) 26

Why “Speaking in Tongues”? Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit At the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit gives our spirit a special “Prayer Language”. “For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. ” (1 Corinthians 14: 2) 27

WHY TONGUES. . . ? A. Secret “Love Language” B. of Worship & Praise! B. Intercession & Prayer Power! C. Spiritual Strength & Edification! 28

WHY TONGUES. . . ? A. Secret “Love Language” of Worship & Praise “If I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding also; I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding also. ” 29

WHY TONGUES. . . ? B. Intercession & Prayer Power “. . . the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should. . . Because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. ” 30 (Romans 8: 26 -27)

WHY TONGUES. . . ? C. Spiritual Strength & Edification “He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself. . . ” (1 Corinthians 14: 4) “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost. Keep yourselves in the love of God. . . ” (Jude 1: 20 -21) 31

Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (4 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) 32

Now for the “Romantic” Part 33

Baptism in the Holy Spirit REMEMBER: “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His Love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. ” (Romans 5: 5) 34

Baptism in the Holy Spirit REMEMBER: “But the Fruit of the Spirit is LOVE, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ” (Galatians 5: 22 -23) 35

The Old Testament presents “Love Stories” which clearly describe the purpose of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and His “in-dwelling” work in our lives. 36

Rebekah’s Love Story (taken from Genesis chapter 24) • Abraham is a “type” of God the Father. • Isaac is a “type” of Jesus, the Son. • The Servant is a “type” of the Spirit. • Rebekah is a “type” of the Bride. Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He shall glorify Me [Jesus]: for He shall receive of Mine, and shall shew it unto you. (John 16: 13 -14) 37

Esther’s Love Story (taken from Esther chapters 1 -2) • Ahasuerus is a “type” of Jesus. • Hegai is a “type” of the Spirit. • Esther is a “type” of the Bride. Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God. (1 Corinthians 2: 11 -12) 38

Esther’s Love Story (continued) (taken from Esther chapters 1 -2) • Ahasuerus is a “type” of Jesus. • Hegai is a “type” of the Spirit. • Esther is a “type” of the Bride. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3: 18) 39

Click on one of the following tabs: I. Introduction to the Baptism. . (4 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) II. Who is the Holy Spirit? . . . . (4 Slides, approx. 2 min. ) III. What Does “Pentecostal” Mean? (2 Slides, approx. 1 min. ) IV. What the Baptism is “Not”. . (3 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) V. What the Baptism is All About. . . (6 Slides, approx. 4 min. ) VI. Why “Speaking in Tongues? ”. . . (5 Slides, approx. 3 min. ) VII. The “Romantic Part”. . . . (7 Slides, approx. 10 min. ) VIII. 5 Steps to Receive the Baptism (5 Slides, approx. 5 min. ) 40

FIVE STEPS to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit STEP #1 UNDERSTAND! • The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Free Gift for all God’s children. “Repent, and be baptized every one of you. . . and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all. . . ” (Acts 2: 38) 41

FIVE STEPS to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit STEP #2 BELIEVE! • God, the Father, is not partial. It is His will that ALL His children receive this “Free Gift. ” “He that believeth on Me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. ” 42 (John 7: 38)

FIVE STEPS to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit STEP #3 ASK! • Faith “speaks”! Asking is the demonstration of our faith. “Ask. . . Seek. . . Knock. . . How much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him? ” (Luke 11: 9 -13) 43

FIVE STEPS to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit STEP #4 RECEIVE! • Receiving the Holy Spirit is as EASY as drinking! “If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink. . . and out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. ” (John 7: 37) 44

FIVE STEPS to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit STEP #5 SPEAK! • Give your tongue (and whole body) to the Holy Spirit as He in-fills you. • Speak as the Holy Spirit gives you the “utterance” (Acts 2: 4). “Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. ” (Psalm 81: 10) 45