“For John baptized with water, but in a few days
you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:5
Jesus told his followers that
something was coming that would solidify and change the relationship between
God and man. John the Baptist confirmed
that this baptism would occur and be different than his own baptism.
“I baptize you with water, but
he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark
1:8
The baptism of the Holy Spirit
occurred at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit invaded the room where people were
praying. This began the era of the
third member of the Trinity on earth.
Old Testament was all about God the Father. The Gospels, all about Jesus. Beginning with Acts, the focus is on the Holy
Spirit living in the hearts of believers.
…because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been
baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus. Acts 8:16
During this time, people only knew
about God and Jesus and needed to be informed about the Holy Spirit. The apostles prayed with many believers to
receive the complete Trinity package of information. Now God would live in the hearts of people and
no longer in a temple.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit
occurs today when people believe in Jesus and invite God into their lives. The Holy Spirit moves in, fully immersing the
person in heart, soul and mind.