What is the Evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Peter July 29, 2021
Holy Spirit Baptism
Proof?
Have you ever wondered if speaking in tongues proves a person has been baptized in the Holy Spirit?
The Apostolic Church of Pentecost has in its statement of faith, “We believe in the baptism with the Holy Spirit as an experience subsequent to salvation with the Scriptural evidence; namely, speaking in tongues.” Is there a biblical basis for this statement of faith or is it merely a relic of the early Pentecostal period? More importantly, God is interested in Christians living an empowered life! The Holy Spirit wants us to have regular power encounters with Him. These power encounters enable us to live an exciting and miraculous life, and to be bold and effective witnesses for God’s Kingdom.
Let’s consider the powerful baptism in the Holy Spirit and prepare to be filled with God Himself!
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Holy Spirit is with us!
History has clearly shown the impact that baptism in the Holy Spirit has had in the world. Scripture speaks of positive fruit that can develop as we speak in tongues.
Test Yourself
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Talk it Through
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Lesson 3 – What is the Evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
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I have neglected this gift, but I don’t believe it has been intentional. I have never spoken in tongues and I still have a good amount of skepticism around it, truthfully. I don’t know if my skepticism is a relic of my former atheism, or if it’s just that I’ve never witnessed anyone speaking in tongues and so I have no reference experience. Either way, it seems to be something that is a bit of a hurdle for me. I want to believe and I want to be given this gift, but I think I have to conquer my inhibitions first. All of my seeking seems to have led me to this conclusion, that it is my own unbelief getting in the way, and that the Lord is waiting until I am ready to believe to bestow this gift upon me. Because of this, I suppose I have underestimated what my prayer language can do since I haven’t yet acquired one. I also suppose that I have some spiritual work to do in this area.
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