HOLY GHOST BAPTISM

DAILY GRACE FRI. 11TH AUG. 2017 HOLY GHOST BAPTISM ACTS 1:8 "But when the Holy Spirit has come up on you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere- in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth". It crucial to note that if there's no power from the Holy Ghost, there's no how witnessing Christ with boldness will be possible anywhere and everywhere. The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the second encounter with the God of all grace in which a believer in Christ Jesus begins to receive the supernatural power of the Holy Ghost into his/her life. This promised Holy Ghost baptism is for all believers in Christ Jesus and you must hunger, thirst and wait for the infilling. The Holy Ghost is the enabling Spirit that empowers believers to witness with great effect or impact for Christ Jesus. He is the Spirit of God that convicts sinners of their sins and bring them to the point of total surrender to God through His Son Jesus Christ. Let's consider two common baptism spoken of in the Scripture and they are; 1.) Water baptism by immersion(baptizo): This takes place in flowing water or river which publicly display your allegiance to Christ Jesus. a) This involves the penitent believers. Acts 2:38. b) Water is used as baptismal element Acts 8:36-38. c) The baptizer is a man (God's representative e.g Pastor, Evangelist etc). d) It produces the miracle of salvation. Gal. 3:17. 2.) The Holy Ghost baptism: This manifests with the evidence or sign of speaking in tongues.Acts 8:14-17; 2:4. a) The Holy Ghost is the baptismal element. Mark 1:8. b) The baptizer is Christ Jesus Himself. Matt.3:11 c) The purpose is to endow believers in Christ with the supernatural power from above.Luke 24:49 d) The experience is often accompanied with spiritual gifts and power. 1 Cor. 12:4-13. The baptism of the Holy Ghost opens you up to deeper works of grace and gifts of the Holy Ghost. To be continued. Enjoy your day! Personal Confession: Lord Jesus, baptize me afresh with the Holy Ghost in Jesus' name. Enquiries@PGM lnt'l richgracemission@gmail.com www.pentecostalgrace.blogspot.com.ng +2348058561464 +2347083069998