HEAVEN BOUND? Part 4: The Holy Spirit, The Baptizer - Part 1
Pastor Terry Detwiler
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POINT: Asking The Questions That Lead Us To Be Fully Devoted Followers of Christ! The Holy Spirit, The Baptizer - Part 1
POINT: Asking The Questions That Lead Us To Be Fully Devoted Followers of Christ! The Holy Spirit, The Baptizer - Part 1
GOAL: To communicate what the Word of God says about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as to encourage and make the people of God hungry enough to seek it for their lives.
GOAL: To communicate what the Word of God says about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as to encourage and make the people of God hungry enough to seek it for their lives.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
(ME)
(ME)
I have enjoyed the last couple of weeks we have been talking about The Holy Spirit The Comforter and how He does so much more than just comfort. He motivates, He encourages, He teaches, He leads, He edifies, He Testifies, He Imparts, He Dwells and Abides, and more. I am so encouraged as I see the evidence of each of these as we have walked through the scriptures. I know that I am not on my own in this journey as we have spoken about being HEAVEN BOUND.
Today, we are going to continue to talk about the Holy Spirit, but we are going to dive in a little deeper into what the Scriptures call the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. This excites me because the Baptism of the Holy Spirit has but one purpose; and that purpose is to give me power . . . further to give the Church as a whole power. Power for what one might ask? Power to do what I spoke about last week. To go and do what God has anointed me to do . . . be a witness! I don’t have to do this on my own . . . we don’t have to do this on our own.
(WE)
(WE)
We are EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit to do what all of us are called and anointed to do! Be witnesses!
MESSAGE
MESSAGE
Today, I’m going to answer 5 questions concerning the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
When does the Baptism of the Holy Spirit happen?
How is the Baptism in the Holy spirit different from receiving the Holy Spirit at conversion or being born-again?
How can we know that we are baptized in the Holy Spirit?
How do we know whether we really have the Baptism of the Holy Spirit or whether it is just us?
(GOD)
(GOD)
What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Scripture: Acts 1:8
Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Answer: The scripture defines the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as “an enduement (to endow [provide] with a quality or ability) of power for service.” Clearly, we see the power of the Holy Spirit is given so that we can be the witnesses that God wants us to be.
When does the Baptism of the Holy Spirit happen?
There are three baptisms mentioned in scripture: Table #1 (Legend: Blue (Jesus/God/Holy Spirit), Green (Man), Gray (βάπτισμα), Orange (βαπτίζω + ὁ + βάπτισμα), Pink (βαπτίζω)
John’s Baptism (baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins - water baptism)
Mark 1:4
4 And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Acts 13:24
24 Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel.
Acts 18:25
25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.
Baptism into the name of the Lord Jesus (baptism for the forgiveness of your sins - water baptism)
Acts 2:38-39
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 8:16
16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 10:47-48
47 “Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.
Acts 19:5
5 On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Romans 6:3
3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:5
5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 2:38
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:16-17
16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 10:44-48
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Then Peter said, 47 “Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.
Acts 11:16
16 Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’
Note: From the whole of scripture we see a similarity between “Joh’s baptism” and “baptism into the name of the Lord Jesus”. Both require repentance and are mentioned to be “for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4; acts 2:38).
Concerning the Baptism of/in the Holy Spirit we see individuals being baptized in the Holy spirit before being baptized in the name of Jesus christ (Acts 10:44-48) and after (Acts 8:16-17). Scripture is quite clear on the fact that we can be baptized in the Holy Spirit before or after water baptism (Whether it be John’s or in the name of the Lord Jesus).
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Then Peter said, 47 “Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.
16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
It can happen at conversion or after conversion (Acts 8:14-17; Acts 19:5-7)
14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
How is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit different from receiving the Holy Spirit at conversion or being born-again?
Besides seeing the differences that we have just seen concerning John’s baptism and baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus, we see others that are evidence but show no reference to the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
In John 20:22 Jesus breathed on His disciples after His resurrection and said “Receive the Holy Spirit.” At this point we really enter into a whole new era because now that Jesus had given of Himself on the cross for our sins, and He was resurrected from the dead. The Holy Spirit could now dwell within the believer.
In Ephesians 1:13-14 we read:
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
In Ephesians 1:13-14 we see that we are marked in Christ with a seal which is the promised Holy Spirit who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance.
The Spirit of God which God gives to us, and in which Jesus gave to the disciples after His resurrection accomplishes the regeneration and sanctifying work in which we all need.
The Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:16-26 is evidence of the Spirit of God living in us and accomplishing the regeneration and sanctifying work that needs to be done.
16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
How can we know that we are baptized in the Holy Spirit?
We should look for the same evidence today as they did in the New Testament - there is no difference! How could they tell in the New Testament when someone was filled or baptized in the Holy Spirit. Let’s look at the scriptural evidence.
Acts 2:4
4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Note: In Acts 2:1-4, the Day of Pentecost (Specifically verses 3 and 4) we see that tongues of fire came down and rested on each of them and they began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Two things are mentioned here that are verifiable to the fact that something happened. First, they saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them, and secondly, they heard them begin to speak in other tongues. The first was visible and the second was audible.
Acts 8:14-18
14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money
Note: In Acts 8:14-18 (specifically verse 18) we see that “Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands”. There was something external, visible/audible that happened that Simon knew that they had received the Holy Spirit. This verse does not tell us exactly what, but we know there was something that he saw.
Acts 10:44-48
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Then Peter said, 47 “Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.
Note: In Acts 10:44-48 (Specifically verse 46) we see the circumcised believers were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. How did they know that? Was it something that they saw or heard? Yes! Verse 46 tells us that they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Peter also says that these Gentiles received the Holy spirit just as they had - a comparative statement concerning how they received - I believe so! How else would they know that they as individuals had received unless they had experienced something very similar that they could relate to?
Acts 11:15-17
15 “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. 16 Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?”
Note: In Acts 11:15-17 (Specifically verse 15) there is a direct reference to when Peter and the others with him had received the Holy Spirit. The reference states that “the Holy Spirit came on them as he [the Holy Spirit] had come on us at the beginning.” The beginning is referring to the Day of Pentecost when Peter and the others had received the Holy Spirit. what happened then? In Acts 2:3-4 we see that they began to speak in tongues as the Spirit enabled them. The comparative word as tells us that it happened the same way to them as it did to Peter and the others with him on the Day of Pentecost.
Acts 19:4-7
4 Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. 7 There were about twelve men in all.
Note: In Acts 19:4-7 (specifically verse 6) we see the Holy Spirit coming on a group of twelve men in all. Again we ask how we know that the Holy Spirit came on them. The evidence is external, visible, and audible. The group of men spoke in tongues and prophesied.
How do we know whether we really have the Baptism of the Holy Spirit or whether it is just us?
Luke 11:9-13
9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
11 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Note: In Luke 11:9-13 we see Jesus encouraging us to ask, seek, and knock. His statements refer to verse 13 where He gives direct reference to asking for the Holy Spirit. If we ask with right motives and pure intentions for something that God wants us to have, He will let us have it because it is His desire in the first place.
We must understand that if and when we ask for god to fill us with His Holy Spirit, He will not give us or allow us to receive something that will harm us. His desire is for us to be in relationship with Him and to grow in Him.
Our knowing has got to come by faith and trust in the one that we have entrusted our lives to! We must learn to trust His character and His heart’s desire for our lives. Remember, He does not wish that anyone should perish, but that all should come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and to be like Him in every area of our lives for His glory!
Final Note & Thought: We cannot base something as truth off of our experience. We must base truth by the Word of God. Whether or not we have experienced the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as Scripture describes does not make it true or false, but our receiving it only validates what scripture says, and our not receiving it does not make scripture false.
(YOU)
(YOU)
So, the question is what are YOU going to do about this?
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
(WE)
(WE)