Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches a topical study about The Holy Spirit Part 9: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit on 1/14/2007 for our Sunday service.
Part 9 concludes "The Holy Spirit" series, focusing on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This baptism is defined as a special empowering distinct from regeneration, which equips believers for a deeper and further work of ministry. The discussion clarifies three distinct stages of the Holy Spirit's work: being with you (as a non-believer), in you (upon regeneration), and upon you (the baptism). While the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a separate and distinct event from regeneration, it can occur simultaneously. The teaching emphasizes that special manifestations, such as speaking in tongues, are not mandatory evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit's baptism. Ultimately, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a gift received by simply asking God in faith. The speaker also addresses the concept of repeated "fillings" or "re-baptisms," affirming that the baptism for equipping is a singular event, though God graciously responds to personal requests for insight and strength.
