Three Different Receptions of the Holy Spirit in “Acts”
| Three Different Receptions of the Holy Spirit in “Acts” | |||
| 1. Baptism with
the Holy Spirit |
2. Indwelling of
the Holy Spirit |
3. Laying on of
Apostles’ Hands |
|
| WHO? | Apostles (1:2,5)
Cornelius+ (11:16) |
All Christians
(2:38,39; cf. Rom. 8:9b) |
Some Christians
(8:14-19) |
| HOW? | From heaven (2:2)
Fell (10:44; 11:15) |
Received at baptism
(2:38; cf. 1Cor. 12:13) |
Apostles’ hands
(8:18) |
| PROOF? | Miraculous
(2:4,8; 10:46) |
Promise, not miraculous
(2:38,39; cf. 8:12-16) |
Miraculous
(19:6) |
| WHY? | God accepts them
(2:32,33; 10:47; 11:17,18) |
Seal (Eph. 1:13f.)
Strengthen (Eph. 3:16) Intercedes (Rom. 8:26) |
Sign to unbelievers
Edification (1Cor. 14:22,26) |
| WHEN? | Temporary
(Eph. 4:5; 5:26) |
To the end of the age
(Matt. 28:19,20) |
Temporary
(8:18; cf. 1Cor. 13:8f.) |
Lessons |
- No “baptism with the HS” today, despite the claims of the false teachers to the contrary (cf. # 1 above).
- But there is indwelling of the HS today (= sealing, strengthening, interceding, etc.) for those who become Christians (cf. # 2 above) – rejoice!
- Recall Isa 44:3 ‘For I will pour out water on the thirsty land And streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring And My blessing on your descendants;
- No miraculous gifts of the HS today (e.g., tongues, prophecy, healings), despite the claims of the false teachers to the contrary (cf. # 3 above).