Bible Question:
In my seeking and searchng to be a Man of God, A Man after the heart of God. I found verse after verse in the new testiment about being baptized in the Holy Ghost. As well as the gifts of the Holy Ghost. My question is who baptizes us in the Holy Ghost and what are the gifts of the Holy Ghost. I see in John 20:22 where John breathed on them and said unto them Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Also in Acts 19:6 Paul laid hands on them and the Holy Ghost came on them. And it seems that the gift of the Holy Ghost in this instance was speaking in tongues and prophesied. What I've gotten from my study and writing you right now is that the gift of the Holy Ghost is power to speak on to your mountians, to have power over the enemy of our souls. If that is the case please guide me to how I may be baptized in the Holy Ghost that I will not be whiped time in again in areas I should have command over. ASuba jaasyl@Hotmail.com |
Bible Answer: ASuba, Actually there is no such thing as being baptized "with" or "in" the Holy Ghost. According to the Scriptures, we are baptized "by" the Holy Spirit (Ghost). 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. However, people are FILLED with the Spirit (filled not baptized) and I rejoice to see that you desire to be filled with the Spirit. I will post more on this subject later. Gracia y paz (Grace and peace), John |