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1 | Bpatism of the Holy Spirit | 1 Cor 12:13 | tommy_1957 | 171483 | ||
In today's culture, are people still receiving baptism of the Holy Spirit? I know there is a difference in the baptizm of the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Wasn't the baptism of the Spirit a first century gift? | ||||||
2 | Bpatism of the Holy Spirit | 1 Cor 12:13 | kalos | 171484 | ||
Baptized by or filled with the Holy Spirit Question: Do BAPTIZED BY the Holy Spirit and FILLED WITH the Holy Spirit mean the same thing? Answer: No, they do not mean the same thing. Being BAPTIZED BY the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13) is not the same as being FILLED WITH the Spirit (Eph. 5:18). Let the Word of God show us the difference between the biblical terms baptized, filled and indwelt. 1) At the time of our salvation we are *baptized* (placed) into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13). NASB 1 Corinthians 12:13 For BY one Spirit we were all BAPTIZED into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. AMPLIFIED 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by [means of the personal agency of] one [Holy] Spirit we were all, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, baptized [and by baptism united together] into one body, and all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit. 2) Also, at the time of our salvation, we are *indwelt* by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:9). NASB Romans 8:9 However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God DWELLS in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. AMPLIFIED Romans 8:9 But you are not living the life of the flesh, you are living the life of the Spirit, if the [Holy] Spirit of God [really] dwells within you [directs and controls you]. But if anyone does not possess the [Holy] Spirit of Christ, he is none of His [he does not belong to Christ, is not truly a child of God]. [Rom. 8:14.] 3) We are also commanded to be *filled* with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18). While all believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:9), it is obvious that not all believers at all times are *filled* with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18-20). Eph. 5:18 'be filled with the Spirit. Paul has taught in this epistle that all believers are sealed with the Spirit when they believe (Eph. 1:13-14; 4:30), but not all are filled, since that depends on yieldedness to God's will (5:17). 'Filling' describes an experience that can be repeated (Acts 2:4; 4:31), and here, as in Acts, it is connected with joy, courage, spirituality and Christian character' (Ryrie Study Bible: Expanded Edition, note at Eph. 5:18). *filled with the Holy Spirit.* "In contrast to the baptism with the Spirit, which is the one-time act by which God places believers into His Body (1 Cor 12:13), the filling is a repeated reality of Spirit-controlled behavior that God commands believers to maintain. Peter and many others in Acts 2 were filled with the Spirit again (e.g., Acts 4:8,31; 6:5; 7:55) and so spoke boldly the Word of God. The fullness of the Spirit affects all areas of life, not just speaking boldy (compare Eph 5:19-33)" (p. 1635, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997 Amplified Ephesians 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the [Holy] Spirit. And the evidence of being filled with the Spirit? Amplified Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with voices and making melody with all your heart to the Lord, at all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. (For my personal testimony concerning being filled with the Spirit, see ID# 9759.) Grace to you, Kalos |
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3 | Bpatism of the Holy Spirit | 1 Cor 12:13 | tommy_1957 | 171487 | ||
Thanks Kalos, you were very helpful and you know your Scripture!! In Christ, Tommy |
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