The Holy Spirit

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

1. He is God. A living personality and not a feeling. He is the first person in The God Head.(1 John 5:7)
2. He is the promise of The Father. (Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28).
3. He is the divine force behind creation. (Genesis 1:2, Psalm 104:30).

The Ministry of The Holy Spirit.

1. He leads people to salvation. (1 Corinthians 12:3, Romans 8:10, John 16:8-9, Eph 1:13)
2. He gives divine enablement. (Acts 1:8, Zacheriah 4:6). The Holy Spirit empowers us to do the will of God.
3. He grants us understanding into the scripture. (1 Corinthians 2:10)
4. He guides and guards us. (John16:13-14, Psalms 23:2 – 4)
5. He helps us in prayer. (Romans 8:26-27)

 What is the Holy Ghost Baptism?

1. It is the initial experience of the infilling of The Holy Spirit characterised by speaking in tongues. (Acts 2:4).
2. It is the infilling with the power of God. (Acts 1:8)
3. It is a sign that must follow all believers. (Mark 16:17)

Why Must I Be Baptised?

1. To empower you for effective witnessing. (Acts 1:8).
2. It is the foundation for the manifestation of the fullness of the power of The Holy Spirit. (Acts 4:31-33, 9:17-18, 10:38)
3. It is for communication with The Father. (John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 14:2).
4. It is for victorious Christian living. (Romans 8:11)
5. Builds up faith in us (Jude 20), i.e. it is given to reveal and make real He who dwells in us all.
6. For effective prayer life. (Romans 8:26-27).

How Can I Be Baptised?

1. You must be born again. (Acts 2:37-39, John 3:5)
2. Be desirous, be thirsty for Him. (John 7:37, Proverbs 10:24)
3. Believe that the baptism of The Holy Ghost is for you. (Acts 2:38-39)
4. Recognise that Jesus is the baptiser. (Matthew 3:11 – 14).
5. Trust Him to keep His Word. (John 7:38)
6. Ask Him for the baptism. (Luke 11:13, Matthew 7:7)
7. Open your mouth and speak what The Spirit prompts you to speak. (Acts 10:44-46, 2:4)