Acts Chapter 19 shows it is a totally different experience than when you believed or were water baptized.
I believe Jesus referred to it in Acts chapter 1 verse 5 also.
2007-08-13 08:50:38 · 21 answers · asked by A Voice 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
...at age 12, I was water baptized and was half way expecting some kind of earth shattering change or feeling to come over me as I rose back up from under the water...although it was an enlightening experience, there were no major feelings or supernatural experiences connected to it...I was a bit disappointed, but, then again, I was only 12 and still a child.
...at age 46, however, I was prayed for and had hands laid on me to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit....I remember saying, in my head, OK and it just rushed in like a cool breeze and I began to speak in tongues....and ever since then, when I pray, its been both in English (my language) and in the language of the Holy Spirit....there are times when I will just start speaking in tongues in my head or under my breath..spontaneously...I may have a general idea of what the Holy Spirit is praying but do not necessarily understand the words....
I will add, before this gift came into my life, I was scared of it and avoided it....now, I understand the need for it...it no longer frightens me...it's a spiritual tool for intervention, praise, worship and understanding....
2007-08-13 09:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by EvelynMine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you're very enthuastic, however the Bible says you're incorrect. What persons say does not rely as you advise yet whilst God says it you particularly could desire to take observe. All Christians are baptized by ability of the Holy Spirit, considering's what makes you a Christian. a million Cor 12:13 For by ability of one Spirit we've been all baptized into one physique, no rely if Jews or Greeks, no rely if slaves or loose, and we've been all made to drink of one Spirit.
2016-10-10 03:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have been baptized in water, spirit, and fire. I feel protected being under his care and am not ashamed to boast of His Good News. (Acts 2:38, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 14:18).
2007-08-13 09:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. G™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. How could you call yourself a Christian if you weren't? When you accept Jesus as your Savior, and are Born again, you receive the Holy Spirit. All true Christians have the Holy Spirit.
2007-08-13 09:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes,only the believer can be baptized.
When we receive Jesus as our Lord,we have received the Holy Spirit.
2007-08-13 10:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-08-13 09:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-08-13 08:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Rev.Michelle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am baptized in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues. It is a separate experience from salvation or water baptism. I have experienced all three.
2007-08-13 08:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by Char 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I also believe in baptism by the Holy Spirit and want to add: " if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. " ......Romans 8:9
2007-08-13 09:15:37 · answer #9 · answered by georsh50 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
2007-08-13 08:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by meister 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋