Baptism of the Holy Spirit
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maybe if u put this in Jesus Freak you'll get more replies...
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The Holy Spirit is a gift from God when Jesus ascended
And when we are baptised in the Holy Spirit, we are empowered with the Gifts of the Spirit, e.g. speaking in tougues, prophecy, etc.. -
ya i know. but i read some articles about people getting 'slain' in the Spirit. wat does this mean?Originally posted by sillyme:The Holy Spirit is a gift from God when Jesus ascended
And when we are baptised in the Holy Spirit, we are empowered with the Gifts of the Spirit, e.g. speaking in tougues, prophecy, etc.. -
Its a expression/slang used by pentacostals and charismatics to explain someone falling under the power of the Holy Spirit. The person "slained" is said to fall backwards or downwards as the Holy Spirit's annointing/unction falls on him/her. Some will break into convulsion/jerking kind of bodily action while others may experience crying, stillness or laughter as they claim that the Holy Spirit touched them.Originally posted by NeonTetra:ya i know. but i read some articles about people getting 'slain' in the Spirit. wat does this mean?
The bible did briefly mention this similar occurance in Daniel's experience, Paul's conversion, Peter's vision and Jesus' capture. After being in the pentacostal and charismatic circle for some time, I realise that too much emphasis is placed on it. Some pastors are not satisfied until they see you down on the floor. Pastors pushing people down is the usual complain of negative reports. While the positive reports come mostly from people who are not touch when being prayed for.
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anymore opinion on this topic?
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What do you mean by baptism of the holy spirit?
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Hmm.....the Holy Spirit dwells in a person who have received Jesus as his Savior. But scripture accounts in the book of Acts described to us that a person is filled with the Holy Spirit when church elders lay hands on the person.Originally posted by fandango:What do you mean by baptism of the holy spirit?
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There is a little confusion here on the infilling of the H.S. and the indwelling of the H.S. I hope to answer this question that baffled many christians.Originally posted by NeonTetra:Hmm.....the Holy Spirit dwells in a person who have received Jesus as his Savior. But scripture accounts in the book of Acts described to us that a person is filled with the Holy Spirit when church elders lay hands on the person.
Firstly, let's look at John 20:21-22. Vs 22 mention the receiving of the H.S. when he breathed on the disciples. Then we turn to the book of Acts 1:7-8 where the disciples are to wait for the baptism of the H.S.. The difference in these two accounts tells us of the difference in experience where John noted on the receiving of the H.S. which represent indwelling and Acts mention H.S. coming upon them in the form of Baptism. The indwelling of the H.S. is meant for the communion of the God in our lives where he's to be our counsellor and our guide. Whereas the baptism of the H.S. is the supply of power to be his witnesses. The great commission in Mark 16:15-18 could not be achieved unless we recieve the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Many christians are doing the work of God without the power of God and therefore signs and wonders become more like a fairy tale. Even if a person can perform signs and wonders are already struck down before they can mature in the giftings in this present society. It is important that we must seek God to recieve the power of God before we do the work of God. -
indeed. any more comments ?Originally posted by joeljuls:There is a little confusion here on the infilling of the H.S. and the indwelling of the H.S. I hope to answer this question that baffled many christians.
Firstly, let's look at John 20:21-22. Vs 22 mention the receiving of the H.S. when he breathed on the disciples. Then we turn to the book of Acts 1:7-8 where the disciples are to wait for the baptism of the H.S.. The difference in these two accounts tells us of the difference in experience where John noted on the receiving of the H.S. which represent indwelling and Acts mention H.S. coming upon them in the form of Baptism. The indwelling of the H.S. is meant for the communion of the God in our lives where he's to be our counsellor and our guide. Whereas the baptism of the H.S. is the supply of power to be his witnesses. The great commission in Mark 16:15-18 could not be achieved unless we recieve the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Many christians are doing the work of God without the power of God and therefore signs and wonders become more like a fairy tale. Even if a person can perform signs and wonders are already struck down before they can mature in the giftings in this present society. It is important that we must seek God to recieve the power of God before we do the work of God.