Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
When
used in the New Testament, the te
rm
"baptism"
refers to union and identification with
Christ at the very
moment a believing sinner is born again
(Galatians
3:27). The
Holy Spirit immediately indwells a
sinner at the instant of conversion or
the new birth. Thus, the baptism
of the Holy Spirit unites the believer
into the body of Christ and gives him
Christ identity and oneness (1
Corinthians 12:13).
The
baptism of the Holy Spirit should not to
be confused with
water baptism. The baptism of
the Holy Spirit deals with one's
regeneration while water baptism deals
with one's representation of salvation
and always should follow a profession of
faith in Christ.
Also,
the baptism of the Holy Spirit should
not be confused with the filling
or fullness
of the Spirit. What is the
difference between the baptism of
the Holy Spirit verses the filling
of the Spirit?
Baptism Of The Spirit
Verses
Filling Of The Spirit
Seals The Saved
- Reveals The Savior
Converts The Sinner
- Controls The Saved
Instant At Salvation
- Constant For
Sanctification
Gives New Life
- Gives Renewed Living
Righteousness Imputed
-
Righteousness Imparted
The
baptism of the Holy Spirit is not a work
that is additional to the work of
salvation... it is the very evidence of
one's salvation. While the filling
of the Spirit (Ephesians
5:18) is the evidence of one's
sanctification.
As
a Christian grows in their relationship
with Christ, they find themselves
increasingly compelled for the fullness
of the Spirit. The key to realizing the
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