THE PROMISE OF HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM Joels prophecy

THE PROMISE OF HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

Joel’s prophecy about the Spirit (Joel 2: 28 -29): • Men and women with the Spirit would be able to do wonders. • This outpouring would occur when men will be able to call on the name of the Lord to be saved (Joel 2: 32).

Named on three occasions only in the New Testament: • John the baptizer told of One who would have power to baptize in the Spirit (Mark 1: 7 -8; Luke 3: 16). • “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. ” (Matthew 3: 11) • WHO will do the baptizing with the Spirit?

Named on three occasions only in the New Testament: • Jesus applied its fulfillment upon His apostles (Acts 1: 1 -8). • WHO – Upon Christ’s apostles • WHERE – In Jerusalem • WHEN – In a few days • HOW – The coming of the Holy Spirit upon apostles • EFFECT – Apostles will receive power • WHY – To become witnesses of Christ everywhere

Named on three occasions only in the New Testament: • Jesus applied its fulfillment upon His apostles (Acts 1: 1 -8). • Only apostles were empowered with the Holy Spirit on the Pentecost (Acts 1: 26; 2: 1 -4) • Only apostles spoke miraculously in languages (Acts 2: 6 -7, 14) • Only apostles continued to perform signs and wonders in the beginning (Acts 2: 43)

Named on three occasions only in the New Testament: • Holy Spirit baptism was administered in the circumstances surrounding Cornelius’ household. • Peter was convicted by seeing the outpouring of “the gift of the Holy Spirit” upon Gentiles (Acts 10: 44 -48). • Peter was called upon to justify his interaction with Gentiles (Acts 11).

Named on three occasions only in the New Testament: • Holy Spirit baptism was administered in the circumstances surrounding Cornelius’ household. • Peter remembered Jesus’ words (Acts 11: 16) • The gift of Holy Spirit baptism on Gentiles convinced Peter he could not stand in God’s way to save them (11: 17 -18) • A compelling sign used again later to give a defense regarding how Gentiles are saved (15: 7 -11).

Named on three occasions only in the New Testament: • Holy Spirit baptism was administered in the circumstances surrounding Cornelius’ household. • Not to remit sin and save – words are needed for that (Acts 11: 14) • Not to produce faith in the sinner – the Gospel produces faith (Acts 15: 7) • Not to cleanse – faith in Christ cleanses when baptized (Acts 15: 9)