1. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2

2. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
Only 3 times in history has God reached down
and entrusted human beings with a full
understanding of His purpose for this planet
Abraham – an Iraqi nomad
Jesus – a Jew from Nazareth
William Miller – a Baptist farmer and lay-preacher
Each had the same essential ingredients of truth:

3. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
The Sanctuary message which reveals God’s plan to restore His image in His people:
The Root of truth
Justice and mercy
Daily ministry
Sacrifice
Justice & mercy of God
Growth by Holy Spirit
Jesus’ death
100 % Revealed Righteousness
Glorification
100 % Imparted righteousness
Sanctification
100 % Imputed righteousness
Justification

4. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
Ephesians 4:4-6
What do we see here and how does this
relate to the state of the Christian church
today?
One body
One Spirit
One hope of calling
One Lord
One faith
One baptism
One God and Father of all

5. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
What difference would this make to us today?
We would be unconcerned with denominational
barriers
We would know that we have no monopoly on the Holy Spirit
What would happen to our relationships with
other people if this were the case?
Our spirit would be able to
identify with that of others

6. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
1 Cor. 12:13
How does this oneness come about?
Baptism by the Holy Spirit
All kinds of people into one body
What is the significance of water baptism? How does this relate to the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

7. It’s all God’s ministry.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
What are the spiritual connotations of being
connected to a body?
1 Corinthians 12:7 Why are the gifts of the Holy Spirit given?
For the common good of ‘the body’
What will you never hear?
‘This is my gift’. ‘This is my ministry’.
It’s all God’s ministry.

8. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
What are the spiritual connotations of being
connected to a body?
Different gifts, ministries, effects BUT one God.
Who do the gifts belong to and why?
The gift belongs to the body where it can be exhibited.
One of the greatest evidences that the Holy Spirit is in you is that He will bring you into balance.

9. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
1 Cor 12:12 What principle do we see here?
Many gifts; one body – based on the uniqueness
of gifts
Unity In diversity.
What is the opposite of this principle?
Unity in uniformity and conformity.
THIS is not God’s order eg snowflakes
What would we see in a truly functioning body?
2. Every person using their creativity and gifts in ministry

10. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2
In 1 Corinthians 12: 15 – 18 we see parts of
the body engaging in an activity that is not appropriate.
Can you identify what it is?
Unfavourably comparing themselves and their gifts with others.
3. God has not made any mistakes.
There should be “no measuring of talent by comparison” (EGW).
What would happen to the body if some parts rebel or want what others have?
It would disable the whole body

11. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2

12. Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?” Acts 19:2