The
Baptism of the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit - Part I
The Baptism of the Holy Ghost
The Baptism of the Holy Ghost
Jesus baptizes with the Holy
Ghost
Key Scriptures:
“Matthew 3:11-12, John 14:15-17; 26” and “Acts 2:38-39*”.
The Promise of the Comforter
As Jesus entered into the temple to teach the
Jews and Pharisees in John 7, the scripture tells us, Jesus’ brethren did not
believe in him. They wanted him to show himself to the world. Jesus reminded his brethren his time was not
yet come. So, he remained in Galilee,
and later went up to the feast privately. The Jews were waiting for him. They also commented that Jesus was not an
educated man (John 7:15). Some people
believed he was a good man, while others thought he deceived the people. But Jesus began by explaining his doctrine
was not his, but was God’s.
Although Jesus was not an educated man, such
as Saul (Paul) in the Book of Acts, his parents did raise him according to the
Law of Moses. Simply put, Jesus was raised in what we would call today, “A
Christian Home”.
Jesus continues to speak of the promise of comforter
in John 7:36-39. Only those that believe on him should receive the Holy Ghost.
John 7:36-39
(KJV)
36 What
manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me:
and where I am, thither ye cannot come?
37 In
the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If
any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38 He
that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow
rivers of living water.
39 (But
this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not
yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
One of God’s purposes for creating man has
been to dwell with us, to enjoy fellowship with his created. This is done
through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Receiving the Holy Ghost/Spirit gives
you direct access to our heavenly Father. When you are born again, the Spirit
comes into you and takes his abode in you (he dwells inside of you John 14:23-24). He will remain in you as long as you obey
God. He will not always strive with
flesh: Genesis 6:3 read the
entire chapter. A New Testament example:
Acts 4:31; 5:1-11. In Verse 9,
Peter asked “How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the
Lord? Jesus clearly taught us in Matthew 4:7 “Thou shalt not
tempt the Lord Thy God.” (Read the entire chapter.) Jesus was full of the Holy Ghost and although
he was the only begotten Son of God, he knew not to tempt God the Father. We must work out our salvation with fear and
trembling (Philippians 2:12)
remembering Jesus said, “He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings” If you
don’t love the Lord you will not obey his teachings. But, if you love him, you
will keep his commandments. He loves you
so much, that he promised to not leave you comfortless. Through the Holy Spirit, he said he will come
to you
John 14:15-26
King James Version (KJV)
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another
Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even
the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not,
neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he
dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. The
comforter is Jesus.
19 Yet
a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live,
ye shall live also.
20 At
that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
(This is
accomplished through the indwelling of the Holy Ghost)
21 He
that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he
that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will
manifest myself to him.
22 Judas
saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself
unto us, and not unto the world?
23 Jesus
answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he
will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's
which sent me.
25 These
things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have
said unto you. The comforter is a teacher.
The Greek word for
Comforter is “parakletos” meaning “one called alongside to help”. The comforter is our helper.
Another (allon) shows
the Holy Spirit would be “another” like Jesus. The Holy Ghost is the third
person of the Trinity. The Comforter
is a Spirit.
Holy Ghost and Holy
Spirit are used interchangeably in the scripture. Spirit and Ghost are rendered the same word:
pneuma: primarily denotes “the wind”, like the wind is invisible, immaterial
and powerful. Spirit can be used
alone. Ghost is always used with the
prefix: Holy. The comforter is powerful, he is Power.
When you receive the
Holy Ghost you receive power to become sons and daughters of God. (When the scripture
says man is means mankind: people, men and women)
John 1:12-13
(KJV)
12 But
as many as received him (Jesus), to them gave he power
to become the sons of God, even to them that
believe on his name:
13 Which
were born,
not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Remember, Jesus said
in John 3: 6-7, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he
cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the
Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said
unto thee, Ye must be born again. We
cannot enter nor see the kingdom of God with the Holy Ghost. We cannot worship God without his spirit
dwelling in us. Again, when we are born of God we receive
Power to become Sons and Daughters of God.
Thank you Jesus!
God is a Spirit: and they that worship
him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers
shall worship the Father in spirit and in
truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
The
flesh cannot please God. Therefore, to
be able to worship God as a true worshipper, you must worship him in Spirit and
in truth. That which is born of the
flesh, is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit. Only if you
have his Spirit abiding in you, are you able to worship him. What is truth: The word of God is truth (John 17:17).
Sanctify them through thy truth:
thy word is truth.
The
bible tells us clearly, “do not add to God’s word and do not take away from his
word.” I am not changing God’s word in
this activity below. Replace the word “truth”
with “word”. When
you do this, do you see how clear the scripture becomes to you?
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth
of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth
shall make you free.
A true worshipper worships God in the Spirit (Holy Ghost)
and in truth (the word).
Review:
The Holy Ghost was not yet given because Jesus was not
yet glorified. But Jesus, who always
keeps his word and always speaks the truth, promised he would send us a comforter,
the Holy Ghost to dwell or abide within us.
The Holy Ghost will only come when you make up your mind to obey the
Word. When you are born of God, you receive power to become Sons and Daughters
of God. The Holy Ghost is the third person of the Trinity: Father, Son, and
Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is God’s
Spirit and you must be born of the Water and the Spirit. To be a true worshipper, you must worship him
in Spirit and in Truth.
Purpose of the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit:
- The Holy Ghost is our Comforter
- The Comforter is Jesus
- God the Father and Jesus, the Son, dwell in you through the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit
- The Comforter is a Teacher
- The Comforter is our Helper
- The Comforter is Power
- The Comforter is a Spirit
*We will learn more facts about the Holy
Spirit as we continue our study.
It’s my desire and prayer that this study
will clear up any misunderstandings on the gift of the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit.
And you will desire to be filled with the Holy Ghost.
This bible study has
been prepared by:
Minister Mary Waters
Pure Gold Evangelistic
Ministries ©2014
An ordained Minister
of Jesus Christ operating in the Offices of:
Teacher and Evangelist
Assignment:
Read the Acts chapter 3-10.
Schedule:
Tuesday:
Acts 3-4
Wednesday:
Acts 5-6
Thursday:
Acts 7 -8
Friday:
John 16-20
Saturday:
Acts 9-10
Sunday:
Reflect and Meditate on the your reading assignment
Monday:
Review passages that ministered to you, pray for understanding of passages you
did not understand, this should be done daily.
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ministry, special program, etc.,
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