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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 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed--united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life]. [Rom 3:22; Gal 3:28] |
Bible Question: Can you please explain what Baptism in the Holy Spirit is, and how this effects our personal relationship with God? Please use plenty of scriptural references. Thanks. |
Bible Answer: Dear BornoftheSpirit: Thanks for your question and welcome to SBF. The Holy Spirit is the supernatural and sovereign agent in regeneration; He therefore baptizes ALL believers into the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13). I emphasize the word "all" in the phrase "all believers" because the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes to all believers instantaneously and concurrently with their regeneration . It is not something that comes along later or something that must be sought or prayed for in order to receive it. Moreover, it has absolutely nothing to do with "speaking in tongues" (glossolalia). ...... You ask how this affects one's personal relationship with God. I'm not quite sure of the precise thrust of your question, but I will respond by saying that the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes only to regenerate believers, bona fide followers of Christ, and not to anyone else. ..... The Holy Spirit indwells born-again believers, instructing them, sanctifying them and empowering them for a life of Christian service in the world today and seals them unto the day of redemption (Ephesians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Romans 8:9-11). The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not some kind of ecstatic experience; it is not a "feeling" but a fact based solidly upon the word of God. --Hank |
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