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NASB | Matthew 3:11 ¶ "As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 3:11 ¶ "As for me, I baptize you with water because of [your] repentance [that is, because you are willing to change your inner self--your old way of thinking, regret your sin and live a changed life], but He (the Messiah) who is coming after me is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to remove [even as His slave]; He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire (judgment). [Luke 3:16] |
Subject: Can we be baptized with the Holy Ghost? |
Bible Note: Brad, (funny my brothers name is brad) I know all the scriptures to back up my words. I will take the time now to look them all up. The word is hidden in my heart by His Spirit. That is the our Complete Work of Christ. The Holy Spirit within so no man need to teach us. I speak scripture. Question one. Being Complete in Him is enough. Yet the workings of the Holy Spirit are the gifts and fruits and these may take time to be evident in our life. Fruits are love joy peace patience ... etc. I am sure you know the scriptures. The 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit, are in Corinthians 12:8-10. These can be manifest immediately or need some time to develop and perfect. They are all the complete work of Christ, yet the on going work of the Holy Spirit within. Acts 8:16 "(For as yet (the Holy Ghost) was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus." The second baptism confirmed. Question 2: Jesus breathed on them and said Receive the Holy Ghost. John 20:22 Then in Acts chapter 2:4 they were filled and spoke in tongues.. 2:15 is where it says they are not drunk as you suppose. Acts 4:31 Third time: And when they prayed the place was shaken where they were assembled together and they were all filled with the HOly Ghost and they spoke the word with boldness. More than twice confirmed. Question 3. What specific things did I say are you referring to, so that I can back it up for you? My experiences are real. If you do not believe me than you are not my true brother in Christ. God is a blessing and a delight. Delight yourself in Him! He loves you!!! nancygorman |