Baptism in the Holy Spirit

To be ‘Baptized in the Holy Spirit’ is used by Pentecostals and Charismatics as a higher level of being a Christian. In particular, they believe that Baptism in the Holy Spirit means to be specially endued with the power of the Holy Spirit to enable signs and wonders. However, signs and wonders ceased when the New Testament was completed in the apostolic age.  Usually, Pentecostals and Charismatics teach that speaking in tongues is the ‘initial evidence’ of being baptized in the Holy Spirit.  However, Baptism in the Holy Spirit is actually a reference to the work of the Holy Spirit in God’s people for salvation and sanctification. Additionally, signs and All of God’s people, once saved are ‘Baptized in the Holy Spirit’.  This results in being raised to newness of life (Ro 6:1-4). They are washed symbolically of sins and set apart (i.e., made holy) for God’s service. There is only one true baptism of which, by definition, all Christians are partakers (Eph 4:4-5). Water baptism is only a symbol for the true baptism in the Holy Spirit.  Please watch videos below or continue on with the study below:

‘Baptism’ Means Washing by Dipping

Baptism ‘in’ the Holy Spirit (of Christ)

Baptized in the Name

Jesus’ Baptism (Anointed) – Spirit of God descends

Jesus’ Baptism of His Passion (cup of the wrath of God)

John’s Water Baptism of Repentance

Jesus’ Disciples and Paul Baptized with Water

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost

Simon, the Sorcerer

Other Water Baptism in the New Testament

The Holy Spirit’s Work in God’s People

 

 

‘Baptism’ Means Washing by Dipping

 

Root word:

• Bapto (G911) – literally, to whelm, cover fully, dip – 3 occurrences
  • Jesus ‘dipped’ the sop – John 13:26
  • Rider on white horse – robe dipped in blood – Rev 19:13
  • Rich man asked that Lazarus dip his finger and cool his tongue – Lk 16:24

Cognates of Bapto:

• G907 – baptizo – baptize (80 occurences)
  • 2 occurrences as ‘wash’:

• And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. (Luk 11:38)
• And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables. (Mar 7:4)

• G908 – baptisma – baptism (22 occurrences)
• G909 – baptismos – washing, baptisms (4 occurrences) – MK 7:4, Mk 7:8, Heb 6:2, Heb 9:10
• G910 – Baptistes – as in John the Baptist (14 occurrences)

• Mat 3:1, Mat 11:11-12, Mat 14:2; Mat 14:8, Mat 16:14, Mat 17:13, Mar 6:24-25, Mar 8:28, Luk 7:20, Luk 7:28, Luk 7:33, Luk 9:19

 

Baptism ‘in’ the Holy Spirit (of Christ)

 

• Baptized with (in) Holy Spirit and fire – 3:11, Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16, John 1:33, Acts 1:5, Acts 11:16
• ‘With’ is the Greek word for ‘in’ – G1722
  • G1519 – Gr: eis – into (movement in)
  • G1722 – Gr: en – in, among (fixed position)
  • G1537 – Gr: ek (or ex) – out (movement out)
• Verses on Baptism in the Holy spirit
  • I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:  (Mat 3:11)
  • I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. (Mar 1:8)
  • John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:  (Luk 3:16)
  • For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. (Act 1:5)
  • Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Act 2:38)
  • Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. (Act 11:16)

 

Baptized in Jesus Christ

Spirit of Christ is the Holy Spirit

• But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (Rom 8:9)
• Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. (1Pe 1:11)
• For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, (Php 1:19)

 

Baptism Burial causing Spiritual Rebirth

 

• What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (Rom 6:1-6)
• In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses (Col 2:11-13)
• For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:26)

 

New Birth – Spiritual

 

• Christians are made Spiritually Alive (Born Again / Risen)
  • Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God…that which is born of the Spirit is spirit – John  3:3-8
  • Being born again…of incorruptible seed, by the Word of God – 1 Pet 1:21-23

• Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…(1Pe 1:3)
• Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; (Tit 3:5)
• Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. (Jas 1:18)
• If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. (1Jn 2:29)
• Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (1Jn 3:9, see also 1 John 5:18)
• Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (1Jn 4:7)
• Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. (1Jn 5:1)
• For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (1Jn 5:4)

 

New Spirit (first-fruits)

• Renewed in the spirit of your mind – Eph 4:23
• …Renew a right spirit within me – Ps 51:10
• God puts a new spirit in a person – Eze 11:19, Eze 18:31, Eze 36:26
• Serve in newness of spirit, not in the oldness of the letter – Ro 7:6
• The Work of the Holy Spirit:
  • Christians are in the Spirit – if any man has not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His…the Spirit is life – Ro 8:9-10
  • But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Rom 8:11)
  • Holy Spirit leads His people…bears witness with our spirit – Ro 8:14-16

• And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. (Rom 8:23, see also Rom 16:5, 1 Cor 16:15)
  • These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. (Rev 14:4)

 

New Creation

 

• …henceforth we know no man after the flesh…Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.  (2Co 5:16-17)
• Neither circumcision or uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creature – Gal 6:15
• For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them – Eph 2:10
• New wine in new bottles – Mat 9:16-17

New Man

 

• Old man crucified with Christ – Ro 6:6
• Put off…the old man, which is corrupt due to deceitful lusts and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness – Ep 4:22-24
• …you have put off the old man with his deeds and put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge – Col 3:9-10
• Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; (Eph 2:15)
• And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. (Eph 4:24)
• And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: (Col 3:10)
• Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2Co 5:17)

 

New Heart

 

• Stony heart removed, given a heart of flesh – Eze 11:19, Eze 36:26
• New heart – Eze 18:31
• God will write His law on His people’s hearts – Heb 8:10, 10:16
• Create within me a clean heart…Ps 51:10

 

Baptized in Fire

 

Pentecostals and Charismatics usually believe that the meaning of ‘Baptism in Fire’ is that of an emotional / passionate desire for God. However, when the Bible is carefully examined, that is not a correct understanding. The Bible teaches that God’s people being in fire points to the trials they will endure as a Christian for their purification. Of course, Pentecostals and Charismatics do not like to hear that because they believe that the Christian life is a life of abundance and fulfillment of their worldly desires.

• I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:  (Mat 3:11)
• John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:  (Luk 3:16)
• Fire points to the trials of the Christian Life to bring about Holiness:
  • Refiner’s fire (saved as through fire) – Is 48:10 (furnace of affliction), Zech 13:8-9, Mal 3:2-3, Isa 1:25-26, Job 23:10, Psa 66:10, Pro 17:3, Jer 9:7, Eze 20:38, Eze 22:18-22, Zec 13:8-9, Mal 3:2-3, Heb 12:10-11, 1Pe 1:6-7, 1Pe 4:12-18, Rev 3:18-19, Is 4:4, 1 Cor 3:13-15, Jude 23, Is 6:6-8, Dan 3:19-25, Is 48:10
  • Judgment begins with the house of God – 1 Pet 4:17
    • 1 Peter – theme is Christian suffering
  • Baptized with Holy Spirit and fire – Mat 3:11, Lk 3:16
    • Baptized with Holy Spirit – 3:11; 28:19; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33; Acts 1:5; 2:38; 10:47; 11:16.

Cloven tongues of fire

 

• Acts 2:3-4 – points to the Word of Judgment
• These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will. (Rev 11:4-6)
• The voice of the Lord divides the flames of fire – Ps 29:7
• Ps 39:3 – My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue
• Ps 78:21, Ps 105:39 – at night, Israel led by the light of fire
• If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. (Pro 25:21-22, see also Ro 12:20-21)
• Two-edged sword (Rev 1:16, Heb 4:12 – dividing of soul and spirit)
• For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: To the one we are the savor of death unto death; and to the other the savor of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? (2Co 2:15-16)
  • Holy Spirit comes to convict of sin, righteousness, and judgment – John 16:7-11

 

Baptized in the Name

 

• Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  (Act 2:38)
• Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  (Mat 28:19)
• And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. (Mar 6:14)
• But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. (Act 8:12)
• For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Act 8:16)
• And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. (Act 10:48)
• When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Act 19:5)
• And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. (Act 22:16)
• Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? (1Co 1:13)
• Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. (1Co 1:15)

 

Jesus’ Baptism (Anointed) – Spirit of God descends

 

• Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him (Mat 3:13-16)
• And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. (Mar 1:9-11)
• Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. (Luk 3:21-22)
• How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.  (Act 10:38)
• And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;  (Isa 11:2)
• Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.  (Isa 42:1)
• The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. (Isa 61:1-3)
• Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.  (Psa 45:7)
• The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,  (Psa 2:2)

 

Jesus’ Baptism of His Passion (cup of the wrath of God)

 

• And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.  And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.  (Mat 20:21-23)
• They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized (Mar 10:37-39)
• But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! (Luk 12:50)

 

John’s Water Baptism of Repentance

 

• And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. (Mar 1:5-8)
• And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire (Luk 3:3-16)
• And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. (Luk 7:29)
• John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. (Joh 1:26-28)
• For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. (Act 1:5)
• Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. (Act 11:16)
• Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. (Act 19:4)

 

Jesus’ Disciples and Paul Baptized with Water

 

• After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.  (Joh 3:22)
• And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.  (Joh 3:26)
• When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) (Joh 4:1-2)
• Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. (1Co 1:13-17)

 

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost

 

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It is also important to note that the Holy Spirit is symbolized as water and therefore, water baptism is an appropriate symbol for the true baptism of the Holy Spirit:

 

• … If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Spirit was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) (Joh 7:37-39)
  • Rev 22:1 – The River of the Water of Life (Holy Spirit)
• And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh … (Act 2:17)
• … for I have poured out my spirit … (Eze 36:27,29)
• Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high … (Isa 32:15)
• And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace … (Zec 12:10)

 

Simon, the Sorcerer

 

• Samaria
  • Capital of Israel (northern 10 tribes) – 1 Ki 16:28-32
  • Assyria placed foreigners after Israel conquered – 2 Ki 17:24-41
• Phillip, the Evangelist came to Samaria – Acts 8:4-5
  • 2^nd of the 7 deacons – Acts 6:5, Acts 21:8
  • Persecution in Jerusalem caused disciples to disperse – Acts 8:1
    • Apostles stayed in Jerusalem – Acts 8:14
  • Samaritans believed Phillip concerning the kingdom of God – Acts 8:12
• But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. (Act 8:9-11)
  • Bewitched – Greek: existemi (G1839) – literally, amazed
  • Sorcerer (G3095 / G3096 – mageia / megeuo – only occurrences on Acts 8:9 and Acts 8:11), see also G3097 – magos)
  • Great one / great power of God – pride / arrogance
  • Power – Greek: dunamis – power ability
• G3097

• Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,  (Mat 2:1)
• Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.  (Mat 2:7)
• Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.  (Mat 2:16)
• And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. (Act 13:6-12)
  • Sorcerer (magos) – false prophet, turn away from the faith, subtle, mischief, child of the devil, enemy of righteousness, pervert the right ways of the Lord

 

 

Other Water Baptism in the New Testament

 

1. Baptism of Ethiopian Eunuch – Acts 8:35-38
2. Baptism of Gentiles after receiving the Holy Spirit.- Acts 10:47-48
3. Baptism of Crispus and Gaius, and Stpehanus’ household – 1 Cor 1:13-16
4. Baptism of Crispus and his household – Acts 18:8
5. Baptism of Samaritans – Acts 8:12-16
6. Jesus’ disciples and John baptizing – John 3:22-26
7. Jesus disciples baptizing more than John – John 4:1-2
8. Baptism of Lydia and her household – Acts 16:15
9. Baptism of Jailor and his household – Acts 16:33

The Holy Spirit’s Work in God’s People

 

 

Spirit of God – New Testament

 

• And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: (Mat 3:16)
• But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. (Mat 12:28)
• But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (Rom 8:9)
• For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Rom 8:14)
• Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. (Rom 15:19)
• For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. (1Co 2:11)
• But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (1Co 2:14)
• Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (1Co 3:16)
• But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. (1Co 7:40)
• Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. (1Co 12:3)
• And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. (Eph 4:30)
• Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (1Jn 4:2)

 

Spirit of God – Old Testament

 

• And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. (Gen 1:2)
• And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? (Gen 41:38)
• And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, (Exo 31:3)
• And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; (Exo 35:31)
• And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him. (Num 24:2)
• And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them. (1Sa 10:10)
• And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly. (1Sa 11:6)
• And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. (1Sa 19:20)
• And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah. (1Sa 19:23)
• And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: (2Ch 15:1)
• And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. (2Ch 24:20)
• All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; (Job 27:3)
• The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. (Job 33:4)
• Afterwards the spirit took me up, and brought me in a vision by the Spirit of God into Chaldea, to them of the captivity. So the vision that I had seen went up from me. (Eze 11:24)

 

In the Holy Spirit (Ghost)

 

• But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.  (Mat 12:28)
• For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.  (Mar 12:36)
• He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,  (Mat 22:43)
• And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,  (Luk 2:27)
• And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,  (Luk 4:1)
• And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.  (Luk 4:14)
• But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.  (Joh 4:23)
• God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.  (Joh 4:24)
• After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.  (Act 19:21)
• But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.  (Rom 2:29)
• And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.  (Rom 5:5)
• For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.  (Rom 8:2)
• But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. (Rom 8:9-11)
• And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.  (Rom 8:23)
• For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.  (Rom 14:17)
• Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.  (Rom 15:13)
• That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.  (Rom 15:16)
• And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:  (1Co 2:4)
• Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.  (1Co 2:13)
• And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.  (1Co 6:11)
• Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.  (1Co 12:3)
• To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;  (1Co 12:9)
• For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.  (1Co 12:13)
• By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,  (2Co 6:6) Note:  ‘by’ is G1722 is this verse
• Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;  (Eph 3:5)
• Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (Eph 4:3-6)
• Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;  (Eph 6:18)
• Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.  (Col 1:8)
• But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:  (2Th 2:13)
• And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.  (1Ti 3:16)
• Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.  (1Ti 4:12)
• Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?  (Heb 10:29)
• For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.  (1Th 1:5)
• Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.  (1Pe 1:2)
• Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.  (1Pe 1:11)
• Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.  (1Pe 1:12)
• And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.  (1Jn 3:24)
• But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,  (Jud 1:20)
• I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,  (Rev 1:10)
• And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.  (Rev 4:2)
• So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.  (Rev 17:3)
• And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,  (Rev 21:10)
• And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,  (Rev 21:10)

In Jesus Christ

 

• And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. (Act 24:24)
• Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: (Rom 3:24)
• There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Rom 8:1)
• For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Rom 8:2)
• Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 8:39)
• I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, (Rom 9:1)
• So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (Rom 12:5)
• Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: (Rom 16:3)
• Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. (Rom 16:7)
• Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. (Rom 16:9)
• Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household. (Rom 16:10)
• Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: (1Co 1:2)
• But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (1Co 1:30)
• And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. (1Co 3:1)
• We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. (1Co 4:10)
• For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. (1Co 4:15)
• For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. (1Co 4:17)
• Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. (1Co 15:18)
• If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. (1Co 15:19)
• For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. (1Co 15:22)
• I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. (1Co 15:31)
• My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus. (1Co 16:24)
• Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; (2Co 1:21)
• Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. (2Co 2:14)
• For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. (2Co 2:17)
• But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. (2Co 3:14)
• Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2Co 5:17)
• To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. (2Co 5:19)
• Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. (2Co 5:20)
• But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. (2Co 11:3)
• I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. (2Co 12:2)
• Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. (2Co 12:19)
• And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: (Gal 1:22)
• And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: (Gal 2:4)
• And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. (Gal 3:17)
• For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:26)
• There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:28)
• For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. (Gal 6:15)
• Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (Eph 1:1)
• Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: (Eph 1:3)
• That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: (Eph 1:10)
• That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. (Eph 1:12)
• Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, (Eph 1:20)
• And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: (Eph 2:6)
• For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Eph 2:10)
• But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. (Eph 2:13)
• That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: (Eph 3:6)
• According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: (Eph 3:11)
• Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: (Php 1:1)
• So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; (Php 1:13)
• If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, (Php 2:1)
• Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: (Php 2:5)
• For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. (Php 3:3)
• I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Php 3:14)
• Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. (Php 4:21)
• To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Col 1:2)
• Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, (Col 1:4)
• Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: (Col 1:28)
• For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. (Col 2:5)
• For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: (1Th 2:14)
• For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: (1Th 4:16)
• In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1Th 5:18)
• And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. (1Ti 1:14)
• Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. (1Ti 2:7)
• For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. (1Ti 3:13)
• Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, (2Ti 1:1)
• Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (2Ti 1:9)
• Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. (2Ti 1:13)
• Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2Ti 2:1)
• Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (2Ti 2:10)
• Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (2Ti 3:12)
• And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2Ti 3:15)
• That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. (Phm 1:6)
• Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, (Phm 1:8)
• There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; (Phm 1:23)
• Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. (1Pe 3:16)
• Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. (1Pe 5:14)

 

Abide (Stay) in Christ

 

• I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. (Joh 12:46)
• And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; (Joh 14:16)
• Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (Joh 15:4)
• If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. (Joh 15:6)
• If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. (Joh 15:7)
• If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. (Joh 15:10)
• Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. (Act 27:31)
• And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. (Rom 11:23)
• Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. (1Jn 2:24)
• But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. (1Jn 2:27)
• And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. (1Jn 2:28)

 

Union / Communion with God

 

• Union with Christ ‑ John 14:20, 15:4, Eph 1:4, 1 Cor 1:30, Ro 8:1, Gal 5:6, 1 John 3:24

• In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (Joh 14:2-3)
• And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 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. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (Joh 14:16-23)
• But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (1Co 1:30)
• Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (Eph 4:3-6)
• Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;  (Php 1:27)
• And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.  (1Jn 3:24)
• Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.  (1Jn 4:13)

 

Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

• Eze 11:19, Eze 36:26‑27, Eze 37:14, Ro 8:9, 2 Tim 1:14, Gal 2:20, John 14:17, John 14:20, John 14:23, James 4:5, 1 John 4:13, 1 Thess 4:8, 1 Cor 6:19, Eph 1:13, Eph 1:17‑18, Col 1:27, 1 Cor 2:12, 2 Cor 5:5, 1 John 3:24, 1 John 4:4, Jude 19‑20, 1 Cor 3:16, Luke 11:13, Mat 10:20, 2 Cor 1:22, 2 Cor 3:3 , Eph 4:30,

• Quench not the Spirit.  (1Th 5:19)
• What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?  (1Co 6:19)
• That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.  (2Ti 1:14)
• For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.  (Mat 10:20)
• And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 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. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (Joh 14:16-23)
• Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?  (1Co 3:16)
• In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,  (Eph 1:13)
• That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints (Eph 1:17-18)
• Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.  (2Co 1:22)
• Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.  (2Co 3:3)
• Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.  (1Jn 4:13)
• Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.  (1Jn 4:4)
• And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. (Eph 4:30)
• Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?  (Jas 4:5)

 

Sanctification (Holiness) by the Holy Spirit

 

• That I should be  the minister  of Jesus  Christ  to  the  Gentiles,  ministering  the  gospel  of God,  that  the  offering up  of the  Gentiles  might be  acceptable,  being sanctified  by  the Holy     (Rom 15:16)
• And such  were  some  of you: but  ye are washed,  but  ye are sanctified,  but  ye are justified  in  the  name  of the  Lord  Jesus,  and  by  the  Spirit  of our     (1Co 6:11)
• And the  very  God  of peace  sanctify  you  wholly;  and  I pray God your  whole  spirit  and  soul  and  body  be preserved  blameless  unto  the  coming  of our  Lord  Jesus     (1Th 5:23)
• But we  are bound  to give thanks  alway  to God  for  you,  brethren  beloved  of  the Lord,  because  God  hath from  the beginning  chosen  you  to  salvation  through  sanctification  of the Spirit  and  belief  of the truth:   (2Th 2:13)
• Of how much sorer  punishment,  suppose  ye, shall he be thought worthy,  who hath trodden under foot  the  Son  of God,  and  hath counted  the  blood  of the  covenant,  wherewith    he was sanctified,  an unholy thing,  and  hath done despite  unto the  Spirit  of grace?   (Heb 10:29)
• Elect according  to the foreknowledge  of God  the Father,  through  sanctification  of the Spirit,  unto  obedience  and  sprinkling  of the blood  of Jesus  Christ:  Grace  unto you,  and  peace,  be multiplied.   (1Pe 1:2)

 

Christians Led by the Spirit

 

• Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (Mat 4:1)
• And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, (Luk 4:1)
• For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Rom 8:14)
• But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. (Gal 5:18)

 

Witness of the Spirit

 

• For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; (Rom 1:9)
• The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: (Rom 8:16)
• But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Act 1:8)
• And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. (Act 5:32)
• And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; (Act 15:8)
• Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. (Act 20:23)
• I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, (Rom 9:1)
• God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? (Heb 2:4)
• Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, (Heb 10:15)
• This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. (1Jn 5:6)
• And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. (1Jn 5:8)

 

Truth of the Spirit

 

• Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. (Psa 31:5)
• But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. (Joh 4:23)
• God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (Joh 4:24)
• 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. (Joh 14:17)
• But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: (Joh 15:26)
• Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. (Joh 16:13)
• I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, (Rom 9:1)
• In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (Eph 1:13)
• (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) (Eph 5:9)
• But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: (2Th 2:13)
• Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: (1Pe 1:22)
• We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. (1Jn 4:6)
• This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. (1Jn 5:6)

 

Power of the Holy Spirit

 

• Power (Gr: dunamis – points to explosive, supernatural source of ability, often as salvation, work of the Holy Spirit)
  • Gr: dunamis ‑ 1 Pet 3:22, Rev 7:12, Ro 8:38, 2 Thess 2:9, Eph 6:12, 1 Cor 15:24, Eph 1:21, 3:10, Lk 10:19
  • Christ comes in power – Mat 24:29-30, Mk 13:26, Lk 21:27
  • Christs sits at the right hand of God’s power – Mat 22:69, Mat 26:64, Mk 14:62
  • Jesus as the sun that shines in its strength (power) – Rev 1:16
  • Disciples to wait in Jerusalem to receive power of God (Holy Spirit) – Lk 24:49, Acts 1:8
  • Christians are kept by the power of God through faith ‑ 1 Pet 1:5
  • Power of Christ resides in Christians through weakness and infirmities – 2 Cor 12:9
  • Work of faith in power that the name of Christ may be glorified – 2 Thess 1:11-12
  • Given to us all things pertaining to salvation ‑ 2 Pet 1:3
  • Christians raised in power – 1 Cor 15:43
  • Having a form of godliness, by denying its power – 2 Tim 3:5
  • Hope through the power of the Holy Spirit – Ro 15:13
  • Paul, by the power of the Spirit of God – Ro 15:19
  • Christians given the Spirit of power, afflictions of the Gospel – 2 Tim 1:7-8
  • Christians to be raised by the power of God – 1 Cor 6:14, 1 Cor 15:43
  • God’s creation shows His power – Ro 1:20
  • Power of the Lord Jesus Christ – 1 Cor 5:4
  • Jesus anointed with power – Acts 10:38
  • Peaching of Word of God – Ro 1:16 (Gospel is the power of God), 1 Cor 1:18, 1 Cor 1:24, 1 Cor 2:4‑5, 1 Cor 4:19‑20, 1 Cor 5:4, 1 Th 1:5, etc
  • Power of the word of Christ – Heb 1:3
  • Perseverance ‑ 2 Cor 12:9, 2 Cor 13:4
  • Translated as ‘miracles’ – Act 2:22, Act 8:13, Act 19:11, 1Co 12:10, 1Co 12:28-29 (2), Gal 3:5, Heb 2:4
  • Dragon (Satan) gives the beast his power – Rev 13:2, 2 Thess 2:9
  • Christ puts down all other power – 1 Cor 15:24

 

Power and the Spirit:

• And he  shall go  before  him  in the spirit  and  power  of Elias,  to turn  the hearts  of the fathers  to  the children,  and  the disobedient  to  the wisdom  of the just;  to make ready  a people  prepared  for the Lord.   (Luk 1:17)
• And the  angel  answered  and said  unto her,  The Holy  Ghost  shall come  upon  thee,  and  the power  of the Highest  shall overshadow  thee:  therefore  also  that holy thing  which shall be born  of  thee  shall be called  the Son  of God.   (Luk 1:35)
• And Jesus  returned  in  the  power  of the  Spirit  into  Galilee:  and  there went out  a fame  of  him  through  all  the  region round about.   (Luk 4:14)
• And they were all  amazed,    and  spake  among  themselves,  saying,  What  a word  is this!  for  with  authority  and  power  he commandeth  the  unclean  spirits,  and  they come out.   (Luk 4:36)
• But ye shall receive  power,  after that the  Holy  Ghost  is come  upon  you:  and  ye shall be  witnesses  unto me  both  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  all  Judaea,  and  in Samaria,  and  unto  the uttermost part  of the     (Act 1:8)
• How God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with the Holy  Ghost  and  with power:  who  went about  doing good,  and  healing  all  that were oppressed  of  the  devil;  for  God  was  with     (Act 10:38)
• And declared to be the Son  of God  with  power,  according  to the spirit  of holiness,  by  the resurrection  from the dead:   (Rom 1:4)
• Now the  God  of hope  fill  you  with all  joy  and  peace  in believing,  that ye  may abound  in  hope,  through  the power  of the Holy     (Rom 15:13)
• Through mighty  signs  and  wonders,  by  the power  of the Spirit  of God;  so that  from  Jerusalem,  and  round about  unto  Illyricum,  I  have fully preached  the  gospel  of Christ.   (Rom 15:19)
• And my  speech  and  my  preaching  was not  with  enticing  words  of man’s  wisdom,  but  in  demonstration  of the Spirit  and  of power:   (1Co 2:4)
• In the  name  of our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  when ye  are gathered together,  and  my  spirit,  with  the  power  of our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,   (1Co 5:4)
• To another the working  of miracles;  to another  prophecy;  to another  discerning  of spirits;  to another  divers kinds  of tongues;  to another  the interpretation  of tongues:   (1Co 12:10)
• He therefore that ministereth to you the  Spirit, and  worketh  miracles  among  you,  doeth he it by  the works  of the law,  or  by  the hearing  of faith?   (Gal 3:5)
• That he would grant  you,  according  to the  riches  of his  glory,  to be strengthened  with might  by  his  Spirit  in  the  inner  man;   (Eph 3:16)
• For our  gospel  came  not  unto  you  in  word  only,  but  also  in  power,  and  in  the Holy  Ghost,  and  in  much  assurance;  as  ye know  what manner of men  we were  among  you  for your sake.     (1Th 1:5)
• For God  hath not  given  us  the spirit  of fear;  but  of power,  and  of love,  and  of a sound mind.   (2Ti 1:7)
• God also bearing them witness,  both  with signs  and  wonders,  and  with divers  miracles,  and  gifts  of the Holy  Ghost,  according  to his own  will?   (Heb 2:4)

 

Filled with the Holy Spirit

 

Etymology of ‘Filled’

Filled (Greek: pletho, G4130) – 24 occurrences (cognates full, fulfilled, multiply, etc. are  G4128, G4129, G4130, G4134, G4135, G4136, G4137, G4138, G4140)

 

Old Testament Passages:

1. And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office. (Exo 28:3)
2. And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, (Exo 31:3)
3. And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; (Exo 35:31)
4. And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. (Deu 34:9)
5. But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin. (Mic 3:8)

 

New Testament Passages:

1. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. (Luk 1:15)
2. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: (Luk 1:41)
3. And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, (Luk 1:67)
4. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. (Luk 2:40)
5. And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, (Luk 4:1)
6. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Act 2:4)
7. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, (Act 4:8)
8. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. (Act 4:31)
9. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business … And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: (Act 6:3,5)
10. But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, (Act 7:55)
11. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. (Act 9:17)
12. For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. (Act 11:24)
13. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, (Act 13:9)
14. And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. (Act 13:52)
15. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (Eph 5:18)

 

True Christians Have Spiritual Gifts

 

There are four notable passages in the Bible that provide us an important insight into the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which enable Christians to connect with God and share this connection with other people:

• 1 Cor 12:1-11 (1 Cor 14:1-33, Acts 10:38, Is 11:2-3)
• Ro 12:3-8
• Eph 4:11-16
• 1 Pet 4:10-11

 

The Bible teaches us that if we are a Christian, we will possess one or more spiritual gifts (1 Cor 7:7, 12:7). These gifts are ministered by Christians through the Holy Spirit who indwells them (1 Cor 12:4-11, Rom 8:9) and no believer has all the gifts (1 Cor 12:29-30). These gifts are not to be used selfishly but are given for the edification of the church (1 Cor 12:7, Eph 4:12).   There are a variety of different type of gifts which will be looked at momentarily.

 

“…But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that.“  1 Cor 7:7

 

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Paul clearly states that each one has his own gift for ministering. In the case of Paul in the context of 1 Cor 7, his gift referred to was that of remaining single (1 Cor 7:7-9).  By remaining single, he was more able to minister to those who are to inherit eternal life (1 Cor 7:25-40). However, the important point of 1 Cor 7:7 is that the Bible tells us that each Christian will have a spiritual gift (see also 1 Pet 4:10-11).

 

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all; for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge, through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things distributing to each one individually as He wills. For the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.”   1 Cor 12:7-12  

 

In verse 7, the Scripture says that the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one. Again, as was the case in 1 Cor 7:7, we are told that each one has a spiritual gift.  The significant aspect of 1 Cor 12:7 is that the term ‘each one’ is placed in the emphatic position in the original Greek text of the New Testament. Therefore, this verse stresses the fact that each and every true Christian has a spiritual gift. It is important to note in verse 7 that these spiritual gifts are given for the profit of all. They are not to be used selfishly in order to draw attention to one’s self or to be used selfishly.

 

Verses 8-10 concern a listing of nine spiritual gifts:

 

“For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not  have the same function, so we being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with   cheerfulness.“   Romans 12:4-8  

 

This Scripture affirms that as members of the body of Christ, all true Christians will have a gift to offer for the functioning of the body. The gifts differ and are given to us by the grace God has given us.  It is clear that God has given spiritual graces for different functions. Not everyone is able to preach or teach.  Some are given the grace to be helpers and ‘do the dirty work’. The important point is that God has given some type of gift to each of us in order to minister to others (1 Pet 4:10-11, 1 Cor 1:5-7, 2 Cor 6:1). These gifts are given to us that we may all grow in sanctification (Eph 4:15). This is done by each member effectively working with the other parts of the body in order to cause growth of the body and edifying itself (Eph 4:16).

 

“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”  (Eph 4:11-16)

 

“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” (1Pe 4:10-11)

 

Summary of Spiritual Gifts

 

The following is a list of spiritual gifts as identified in the Bible. Each gift and practical examples of how these gifts are manifested in today’s churches will be listed:

• Apostleship – a person specially called by God and that was an eyewitness of Jesus Christ. He transmitted traditions of the faith until they were put in written form. He was able to perform mighty signs.
• Prophecy – the ability to understand revelation from God and effectively preach to others
• Miracles (literally, power – Greek word dunamis)
  • Physically, it is the ability to perform actions outside the realm of natural laws. This apostolic gift ended when the Bible was completed (Heb 2:3-4, 2 Cor 12:12, Ro 15:19). This apostolic gift was used as a type of salvation as well as validating the early church prior to the completion of the Bible.
  • Spiritually, it is the gift of God to share the Bible in such a way in which God uses it to spiritually change a person, whether for salvation or producing holiness.
• Healing
  • Physically, it is the ability to cure people of spiritual and demonic maladies (miraculous physical healings were an apostolic gift that ended when the Bible was completed).
  • Spiritually, it is the gift of God to share the Bible in such a way in which God uses it to spiritually change a person, whether for salvation or producing holiness.
• Knowledge – the ability to understand and retain the deeper truths of God
• Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues
  • Physically, it is the ability to proclaim God’s truth in previously unlearned languages. This apostolic gift ended when the Bible was completed (Heb 2:3-4, 2 Cor 12:12, Ro 15:19).  This apostolic gift was used as a type of salvation as well as validating the early church prior to the completion of the Bible.
• Wisdom – the ability to most effectively put to use known facts in order to produce results or communicate a message
• Discerning of spirits – the special ability to understand the underlying motives of people’s spiritual teaching and using the Bible, to be able to distinguish between truth and error (1 John 4:1-3)
• Giving – the ability to gather, organize and give effectively to help Christians or further the spread of the Gospel
• Exhortation – the ability to motivate others using the Word of God
• Ministry (Helps) – the ability to joyfully give assistance to those who need help
• Mercy – The special ability to be compassionate, relate, and help those who are suffering or in need
• Governments – The ability to organize and direct others to produce a goal
• Faith – the ability to believe God for great accomplishments and be willing to make hard decisions to stand for the truth of the Bible
• Teaching – the ability to research, rightly divide and communicate God’s word truthfully
• Evangelism – the ability to tell others of the Gospel that will be used by God in their conversion
• Pastor/Teacher – the ability to shepherd and teach believers so that they will progress in sanctification

 

True Christians will have at least one of these above gifts. They will find a natural comfort with their gift and enjoy doing it. A warning must be given. For a professing Christian, that after a reasonable amount of time, finds that none of these gifts are in operation, then this is a symptom that the Holy Spirit may not be residing within this individual.

 

Fruits of the Spirit

“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”  (Gal 5:16-26)

 

In the above passage, we find a list of nine fruits of the spirit which are present in the life of a Christian:

• Love
• Joy
• Peace
• Longsuffering
• Gentleness
• Goodness
• Faith
• Meekness
• Temperance

 

The Greek words (G2590, G2592, G2593) for fruit occur about 75 times in the New Testament and the Hebrew word (H6529) for fruit occurs about 120 times in the Old Testament.

 

Walking in the Spirit

 

There are many Bible verses that teach that walking in the Spirit involves immersion into the word of God.  Here are a sample of those Scriptures:

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.  (Joh 8:12)

And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. (2Jn 1:6)

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.  (3Jn 1:4)

And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Mic 4:2)

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

(Eph 5:1-8)

 

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

(Rom 6:4)

 

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

(1Th 4:1)

 

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

(3Jn 1:3-4)

 

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

(1Jn 1:6-7)

 

 

 

Receive the Word of God in the Spirit

In the Spirit is how we receive Word of God – 1 Pet 1:10-12, 2 Pet 1:19-21, 2 Tim 3:16, John 14:26, Eph 5:18 w/ Col 3:16. We cannot receive the truth of God’s Word unless it is taught to us by the Holy Spirit (John 14:26, 15:26, 1 John 2:20-27). Flesh and Blood does not reveal truth to us (Mat 16:17, Gal 1:16). In fact, the flesh is opposed to the Spirit (Ro 8:1-9, Gal 6:8). If we are to hear God’s Word, we must be in the Spirit.

The Bible is discerned spiritually:

• But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (1Co 2:14)
• If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? (1Co 9:11)
• And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. (1Co 10:3-5)
• Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord (Eph 5:19)
• Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (Col 3:16)
• In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2Co 4:4-6)

 

Symbolic references to the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament:

• For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. (2Ch 16:9)
• For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. (Zec 3:9)
• For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. (Zec 4:10)
• And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass … And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth. (Zec 6:1-5)

 

Holy Spirit Sent

 

We find that the Holy Spirit was sent into the world and includes the ministration of the Spirit manifested in a variety of spiritual gifts and abilities for the church (1 Cor 12:4-13).

• Holy Spirit is the helper ‑ John 14:16, John 14:26, John 5:26
• Spirit is teacher ‑ enables us to understand Word of God ‑ 1 Cor 2:13, John 14:26, 15:26, 16:13ff, 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27, 1 Thess 4:9
• Spirit of truth – 1 John 4:6, 5:6, John 14:17, John 15:26
• And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 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. (Joh 14:16-17)

 

 

 

Waiting for the Promise of the Holy Spirit

 

• Waiting for the promise (Acts 1:4, Lk 24:49) –
  • Power of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses unto the uttermost pats of the earth
    • This feast was a symbol of the coming of the Holy Spirit as salvation goes forth ‑ Acts 2:1‑4, Acts 11:16, 1 Cor 12:12‑13
    • Picture of coming of the Holy Spirit / salvation (first fruits) goes forth ‑ Acts 2:1‑4, Acts 11:16, 1 Cor 12:12‑13
  • In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. (Eph 1:13-14)
  • Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.  (Act 2:33)
  • But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.  (Joh 14:26)
  • And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 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. (Joh 14:16-17)
  • But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: (Joh 15:26)
  • Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.  (2Pe 1:4)
  • But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.  (Gal 3:22)
  • Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.  And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.  (Act 2:38-41)
  • And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,  God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee … Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:  And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.  (Act 13:32-33,38-39)
  • And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:  (Act 26:6)
• For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.  (Rom 4:13)
• For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:  (Rom 4:14)
• Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,  (Rom 4:16)
• He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;  (Rom 4:20)

 

 

Names of the Holy Spirit:

 

• Comforter, 14:16
• Eternal Spirit, He 9:14
• Free Spirit, Ps. 51:12
• Holy Spirit, Ps 51:11; Ep. 1:13; 4:30
• Spirit of the Highest, Lu. 1:35
• Spirit of Adoption, Ro. 8:15
• Spirit of Christ, 1Pe 1:11
• Spirit of Counsel, Is 11:2
• Spirit of Glory, 1 Pe. 4:14
• Spirit of God, Ge. 1:2
• Spirit of Grace, Zec. 12:10
• Spirit of Holiness, Ro. 1:4
• Spirit of Judgement, Is. 4:4
• Spirit of Knowledge, Is. 11:2
• Spirit of Life, Ro. 8:2
• Spirit of Lord God, 61:1
• Spirit of Might, Is 111:2
• Spirit of Prophecy, Re. 19:10
• Spirit of the Father, Mt. 10:20
• Spirit of the Lord, Is 11:2
• Spirit of the Son, Ga. 4:6
• Spirit of Understanding, Is. 11:2
• Spirit of Wisdom, Is. 11:2