The Baptism of the
HOLY GHOST
ACTS 2:4-38 & ROMANS 8:9-15
Our first and foremost goal is to be
saved!
The steps of salvation are NOT
difficult nor shrouded in mystery.
The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of
God,
…the Spirit of the resurrected
Jesus Christ.
Gen. 1: John 4:24; Luke 24:39
God wants to dwell in YOU!
Ghost or Spirit=Pneuma
 Isaiah
28:9-12 tells of stammering
lips and another tongue that God
would give to His people. Paul tells of
this in 1 Cor. 14:21.
 Joel 2:28-29- God pours His Spirit
on all men. Acts 2:
 Is.32:15 Spirit poured from heaven
What does the O.T. say about the
Holy Ghost?
Jesus said the Spirit is like…
 River of living water Jn 4:10-14
 Being born again Jn 3:1-8
 a comforter Jn 14:16-17
 The power of God in us Acts 1:8
John the Baptist was quoted by all 4
Gospel writers about the Holy GhostMt 3:11, Mk 1:8, Lk 3:16 and John
1:33
What does the N.T. say about the
Holy Ghost?
The Holy Ghost is described as…
 Spirit of Christ Romans 8:9-11
 A baptism 1 Cor. 12:13
 A birth John 3:1-8
 A seal, promise Eph.4:30
 The earnest of our inheritance 2
Cor. 1:22
What IS the Holy Ghost?
 Rest
and refreshing Is. 28:12
 Spirit of adoption where we cry
Abba, Father Romans 8:15
 Living water 1 Cor. 10:1-4
 Power from heaven Acts 1:8
 The comforter John 1:14
What IS the Holy Ghost?
 God
declared, All flesh, sons,
daughters, servants and
handmaidens-Joel 2:28, Acts
2:16-17
 John the Baptist excluded NONE
Matt. 3:11
 Peter said- For you (Jews) and
far all afar off (Gentiles) Acts
2:38-39
Who can receive the Holy Ghost?
 Those
who obey God Acts 5:32
 Samaria, Ethiopian, those at
Azotus Acts 8:1-40
 Cornelius and those in his home
Acts 10:44-48
 In every nation that fears Him
and works righteousness
Acts 10:35
Who can receive Holy Ghost?
On the day of Pentecost, the
birth of the Church,120 spoke
with other tongues as the
Spirit gave them utterance
when they received the Holy
Ghost.
Acts 2:1-4
What is the EVIDENCE of the Holy
Ghost?
 Isaiah
prophesied God speaking
thru another tongue Is. 28:9-12
 Birth of Church Acts 2:1-4
 It is conclusive Samaritans Acts
8:1-25
 Cornelius’ household
Acts 10 44-48
 Some of John’s Disciples
Acts 19:1-6
Speaking with tongues
Bible terms for the Baptism of the
Holy Ghost
 He
is necessary for salvation
Rom. 8:9-11; 1 Cor.12:3
 He will lead us into ALL truth
John16:13
 He serves as a discerner and
intercessor
Romans 8:26
Why is the Holy Ghost SO
important?
A
washing Jn. 13:10; 1 Cor. 6:11
1 Pet. 1:22; Rev. 1:7
 A resurrection Eph. 2:1-6; Col. 2:13;
Rom. 6:1-11
 A birth Jn. 3:1-8, 1:13; Gal.4:29
1 Pet.1:23; 1 Jn. 2:29
 A circumcision Jer. 4:4; Act 2:38;
Rom.2: 28-29
Bible Salvation
is described in many ways
A
translation Eph. 2:6; Rom.
6:4,5; Col. 1:13
 Being in the Kingdom of God Jn.
3:1-8; Rom. 14:17; Acts 8:12
 Being saved Titus 3:5; 1 Cor.
15:1-4
 Being a new creature, creation
2 Cor. Al. 6:15
More descriptions of salvation
Stephen, the first martyr of the
Church was declared to be FULL
of the Holy Ghost (Acts 6:3, 8).
May we all atain that wonderful
level in God.
To know you’re saved is truly
the grandest joy ever.