THE BAPTISM WITH THE

Holy Spirit

When did this baptism with the Holy Spirit take place?

Pentecost

Acts 2:1-4Luke described this event using three main statements:

1. A sound of a mighty blowing wind…2. Tongues of fire appeared…3. They were filled with the Holy Spirit

And began to speak with other tongues…

There are different expressions and words used to describe the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

1. “Filled” (Acts 9:17)

2. “Baptism with the Spirit” (Acts 1:5,11:16)

3. “Poured out” (Acts 2:17, 10:45)

4. “Receive” (Acts 2:38, 10:47)

After receiving the Baptism with the

Holy Spirit you will…

Receive POWER and become an effective WITNESS! (Acts 1:8)

Some Benefits of Speaking in Tongues1. Declaring Wonders (Acts 2:11)2. Speaking to God (1 Cor 14:2)3. Speaking Mysteries (1 Cor 14:2)

4. Prayer/Praise Language (1 Cor 14:15-16)5. Building oneself up (1 Cor 14:4; Jude 20)6. Weapon to fight with (Eph 6:18)7. Sing in the Spirit (1 Cor 14:15)