The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Question 1

Using Scripture, explain briefly what the Bible teaches regarding the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The filling of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 1

Has two meaning

1. Spirit coming upon believers at conversion (repeatedly for the purpose of sanctification) (filled with the Spirit) Acts 11:15-17
2. Spirit poured out onto the church at Pentecost (once) (baptized by the Spirit) Acts 1:4-5

Question 2

When in relation to the New Birth is on ‘Baptized with the Holy Spirit”?

Answer 2

When we confess Christ and believe

Question 3

What are the evidences of the filling of the Spirit?

Answer 3

The evidence that one is filled with the Holy Spirit is they exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit

Eph 5:18-21
1 Thess 5:18
Phil 2:4
Acts 2:4 - preaching
Acts 6:3-7 - had wisdom
Act 7:55 - could see Jesus upon death
Gal 5:22-26

https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/the-holy-spirit-and-us/15-what-are-the-results-of-being-filled-with-the-holy-spirit.cfm

1. Transformation - Titus 3:4-6
2. Growing in Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23
3. Preaching the Gospel and giving all praise, glory, and honor to God (see article above)