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Doctrine of Baptisms by J-me (Pt. 3) 8/21/2009 6:13:38 AM
The third principle of the Doctrine of Jesus Christ based on Hebrews 6:1-2
Baptism in the Holy Ghost - The First Witness What does the baptism in the Holy Ghost mean to a believer?
First, this action by the Lord of Glory, the Creator of all things, Jesus Christ, forever connects a person to God Almighty through his Holy Spirit.
It means that not only does God love him, but the God of all glory, Jesus Christ, dwells in him through his Holy Spirit. It means that he shall never leave him or forsake him. It means he is forever secure and that the Spirit of God seals him until the day of redemption.
• Ephesians 1:13-14, "In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory."
Second, the baptism in the Holy Ghost transforms a believer from a sinful being into a child of God!
• Romans 8:14-16, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself bearing witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God."
Third, the Baptism in the Holy Ghost also means that God through Jesus Christ has empowered his people to witness for Jesus.
• Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Not only does Jesus save us to the uttermost and cause us to become the children of God, but he gives us a purpose in our new life. And that purpose is the ministry of reconciliation. That we might be partakers with Christ in sharing the glorious gospel of Christ and proclaiming his great love and mercy toward mankind.
Fourth, the Baptism in the Holy Ghost means that Jesus Christ himself will teach us his ways according to the covenant that he has made with us.
• Hebrews 10:15-17, "Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he said before This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; and their sins and iniquities will I remember no more."
Finally, the baptism in the Holy Ghost means that God has drawn every true believer to himself. That every one who receives Jesus Christ has a personal relationship with God Almighty. A relationship that can never be broken! Praise God!
• John 10:27-29, "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater that all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand."
