1. John 3:34-36

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT BY MEASURES
(1 Cor. 13:8-11; Mt. 24:35)
I. SUPERNATURAL MEASURES
A. “SPIRIT WITHOUT MEASURE” (John 3:34-36).
1. Visible (Mt. 3:16-17; John 1:29-34).
2. Abiding (John 1:33).
3. Can administer “Baptismal Measure” of the Holy Spirit (John 1:33).

3. THE HOLY SPIRIT BY MEASURES
(1 Cor. 13:8-11; Mt. 24:35)
I. SUPERNATURAL MEASURES
B. “BAPTISMAL MEASURE” (John 1:33).
1. A Promise (Acts 1:5), not a command like water baptism (Matt. 28:19).
2. Temporary (Acts 10:44, 48 vs Eph. 4:5).
3. On “All Flesh” (Acts 2:14-21):
a) Apostles (Jews)
Visible (Acts 2:1-5).
With purpose (Ax 2:21, 33-36).
b) Cornelius’s Household (Gentiles).
Visible (Acts 10:44-46).
Like gift (Acts 11:15-18).
With purpose (Acts 11:19).

4. THE HOLY SPIRIT BY MEASURES
(1 Cor. 13:8-11; Mt. 24:35)
I. SUPERNATURAL MEASURES
C. “LAYING ON OF HANDS” MEASURE (Acts 8:18).
1. Appointing of deacons (Acts 6:1-6, 8).
2. Upon Samaritans (Acts 8:4-13, 14-18).
3. At Ephesus (Acts 19:17).
4. Romans (Rom. 1:11).
5. Not just appointment (1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6).
6. Result: Miraculous gifts in measure (1 Cor. 12:4-8; 27-31).

5. THE HOLY SPIRIT BY MEASURES
(1 Cor. 13:8-11; Mt. 24:35)
II. NATURAL MEASURE
A. “INDWELLING” MEASURE (Rom. 8:11).
1. Promise to all (Acts 2:38-39; 26:18; Eph. 1:7, 13-14).
2. Spirit Dwells In Us (Rom. 8:11, 1, 6).
3. Christ In Us (Rom. 8:10; Eph. 3:16-17).
4. God In Us (1 John 4:12-13).
5. WE In God, Christ, HS (1 John 4:13; Eph. 1:3-7; Gal. 5:16-26).
6. Refers to RELATIONSHIP, not miraculous incarnation!

6. “Through faith in His blood” (Rom. 3:25)
Romans 3:30-31
“Righteousness of God” justifies (Rom. 3:20-24)
He that fears God & works righteousness is approved (Acts 10:34)
Baptism is “through faith in the working of God” (Col. 2:12)
“Through faith in His blood” (Rom. 3:25)