FOR THE
CHILDREN:
The Baptism
In The
Holy Spirit
Carl E. Sadler, Th.D., D.D.
1st Printing 1974
2nd Printing 1994
A. The Baptism In The Holy Spirit
Much ignorance prevails concerning this aspect of the Scriptures; namely, the baptism in the Holy Spirit. This is due to the abuse and the perversion of the Person and the work of the Holy Spirit. It is very important that we be properly instructed concerning Him whose work is so important for it is He who convicts, renews, sanctifies, guides, and seals the souls of men.
Much has been written and spoken contrary to Biblical teachings concerning Him. Much erroneous character is found mingles with Truth, while fanaticism and nonsense have made their toll upon others.
Unless we have the right thoughts about Him (the Holy Spirit) who guides us in Truth, it will be impossible to have the right concepts of God, because He (the Holy Spirit) is the third Person of the trinity with whom we have our communion, whom we worship, and upon whom we depend for our salvation.
Below are all of the Scriptures that mention the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 3:11 1 indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but He that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear; He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.
Mark 1:8 I indeed baptized you with water: but He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Luke 3:16 John answered saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water, but One mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.
John 1:33 An I knew him not: but he that sent mc to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shall see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Acts 11:15C16 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that He said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
There are two other passages of Scripture that describe the instances of the baptism in the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:1-13 and Acts 10:44-48.
There are some other Scriptures that some use to apply to the baptism in the Holy Spirit, but they are about the work of the Holy Spirit rather than the baptism in the Holy Spirit by Christ Jesus.
It is very needful that we are careful to distinguish between these two (the works of the Holy Spirit and the baptism in the Holy Spirit) as well as to be sure we distinguish between the different works of the Holy Spirit.