When the apostles at Jerusalem heard of the wonderful things God had done through Philip's ministry in Samaria, they sent Peter and John to lay hands on the new converts that they might receive the Holy Ghost. There is an experience following salvation called receiving, or being filled with the Holy Ghost.
There is a work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth, but that is not called receiving the Holy Ghostthat is called being born-again, receiving Eternal Life. Were they saved? According to Jesus they were. These Samaritans believed and were baptized (Acts 8:12).
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved but he that believeth not shall be damned" (Mark 16:15-16). Jesus said, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. But my denomination taught you had all the Holy Ghost there was. I had been taught that when you are saved you have the Holy Ghostwhich is true in a sense. These scriptures helped me to see that there is an experience subsequent to salvation called receiving the Holy Ghost. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and
6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.8 And there was great joy in that city. Eight years after the day of Pentecost we see Philip carrying the gospel to the people of Samaria:ĪCTS 8.5-8 125 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. The events in the Book of Acts cover a number of years. And the Holy Ghost is not the speaking with tongues. Speaking with tongues is not the Holy Ghost. They hadthe Bible evidencespeaking with tongues. The Bible Way to Receive the Holy Spirit 3 Many years ago as a young denominational pastor reading the New Testament, the Holy Spirit enlightened me and I was convinced that if I received the same Holy Ghost they received I would have the same initial sign
In the first chapter of Acts, just before Jesus ascended on high, we see this great scene:ĪCTS 1:4-54 And, being assembled together with them, (Jesus) commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.5 For John truly baptized with water but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.ĪCTS 2:1-41 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. I propose that we look at the Acts of the Apostles, see how they did it, and follow their example in getting people filled with the Holy Ghost. The infilling of the New Testament believers with the Holy Ghost should be our pattern today. Patent and Trademark Office and therefore may not be duplicated. The Faith Shield is a trademark of RHEMA Bible Church, AKA Kenneth Hagin Ministries, Inc., registered with the U.S. Box 335, Etobicoke (Toronto)Ontario, Canada, M9A 4X3.
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