“There are many who believe in the gifts and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but they don’t have a strong emphasis on Biblical teaching, nor do they look to the Word to guide their experiences with the Holy Spirit. There are many who have a strong emphasis on teaching the Word of God, but they don’t share the view that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available and valid today. In Calvary Chapel we find the teaching of the Word and an open heart to the work of the Holy Spirit. It is this balance that makes Calvary Chapel a uniquely blessed movement of God.” Chuck Smith
- The Holy Spirit in the book of John and early Acts:
John 1:33 "
John 14:12
John 15:26
Acts 1:4
Acts 2:1
-What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
“Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a term used to describe a movement of the Spirit upon and/or within a believer usually, sometime after the person is saved. There is controversy surrounding this phenomenon as to whether it is legitimate or not. Some people believe that once a person is saved the Holy Spirit is in the person and there is no subsequent "baptism in the Holy Spirit." In other words, they maintain that this Baptism of the Spirit occurs at salvation. Others believe that it is possible for the Christian to experience an additional movement of the Holy Spirit some time after salvation. Generally speaking, it is the charismatic movement that supports the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.” (Source: Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry)
-Non-Pentecostal pastors, teachers, and evangelists who believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit:
John Piper, J. Vernon McGee, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, David Platt, Matt Chandler, George Whitefield, John Wesley, John McArthur
Slide: Simultaneous with salvation: Mcgee, Platt, Whitefield, McArthur
Slide: (Possibly) Subsequent to salvation: Piper, Lloyd-Jones, Wesley, Chandler
Slide: Where’s the debate?
The “timing” of salvation in the disciples (John 20:22-23), Samaritan believers (Acts 8), Paul (Acts 9), Cornelius and household (Acts 10), and the Ephesian disciples (Acts 19).
Over Acts being descriptive, prescriptive, or both.
Slide: Why do I believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Some primary roles of the Holy Spirit in our lives:
“With” us, to convict the world of sin (Gen. 6:3 and John 16:7-11)
“In” us, as a seal, a mark of our salvation (1 Cor. 6:19, Eph. 1:13-14)
“Upon” us, to empower us for ministry (Acts 1:8, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:1-7)
Slide : Why is this discussion so important?
The Holy Spirit is the source of power in the Christian life and to become a bold witness of Jesus Christ.
Slide: Power: ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.
Slide : There is a close relationship between your faith and the release of the power of God through the Holy Spirit.
Slide: Where can we all agree on the Holy Spirit?
We are saved by grace through faith and not of works! Jesus alone!
We are all sealed in the Holy Spirit at our salvation. (Eph. 1:13)
Receiving the Holy Spirit is a life altering experience.
We should not be afraid of the Holy Spirit. He is God!
Slide: Eph. 4:29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such [a word] as is good for edification according to the need [of the moment,] so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Slide: Where can we all agree on the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Sin has grieved the Holy Spirit in many churches and in many people.
Slide: Eph. 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; 21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
Slide: Where can we all agree on the Holy Spirit?
This doctrine should not create “classes” of Christians.
Our experience with the Holy Spirit is not one time, it is continuous!
Slide: So what should I do in response?
Confess (quickly)
Submit (totally)
Believe (steadfastly)
Be filled (constantly)
