1. A Compilation of Scriptures But ye shall receive POWER, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you. Acts 1:8

2. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST Joel 2:28-29 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. Ezek 36:27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. THE PROPHET JOEL THE PROPHET EZEKIEL

3. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST Isa 28:11-12 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. Matt 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: THE PROPHET ISAIAH JOHN THE BAPTIST

4. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST Jesus said one sign of a true believer is that they would speak in tongues Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Jesus said we need to just ask for it. Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

5. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST Luke 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. Jesus said he would send the promise of the Holy Ghost John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Jesus said we need to be baptized in water and with the Holy Ghost to enter the kingdom of heaven

6. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST John 7:37-39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) Jesus said that those that would believe according to the scriptures should receive the Holy Ghost.

7. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost The Fulfillment 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4 (KJV)

8. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost The Promise 39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 2:39 (KJV)

9. Did you catch that? The baptism of the Holy Ghost is for You! What do you have to do to receive it? 1- Believe that Jesus Christ is Almighty God come in the flesh and that he died, was buried and rose from the dead to purchase salvation for you. 2 - When you realize the powerful love in what Jesus did for you, you may begin to feel sorrow for the things that you have done that have offended Him, apologize for those things ( this is called repenting of your sins) and then forsake those things, with God’s help don’t do them anymore 3 - Be baptized (immersed totally in water) in the Name of Jesus Christ to have those sins washed away. 4 - Begin to worship and thank God for all that he has done for you and allow God to fill you with His Spirit! You may shake, cry, laugh or have other physical signs – don’t worry about it – after all you are meeting with Almighty God – no one knows how a person will react when you meet Jesus! You will know you have received the Gift of the Holy Ghost when you hear yourself begin to speak in a foreign language.

10. Other Biblical Examples of People Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost Peter Preaching to Cornelius’ household Acts 10:44-47 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? (KJV)

11. The Apostle Paul talking with the men at Ephesus Acts 19:2-7 2He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. 7And all the men were about twelve. (KJV) Other Biblical Examples of People Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost

12. What is the difference if any between the Gift of the Holy Ghost and the 9 Gifts of the Spirit? This is one of the most misunderstood topics in scripture. The Gift of the Holy Ghost is made known in a persons life when they speak in a foreign language this however is not the “Gift of Tongues” mentioned in Cor.12:10 The Gift of the Holy Ghost is for salvation and you speak in tongues as a sign to know that Gods’ spirit is now indwelling you, speaking in tongues in this manner is for self-edification (encouragement). 1 Cor 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; (KJV) This type of speaking in tongues is NEVER Interpreted in the Bible, it’s a personal prayer language between you and God.

13. The Gift of Tongues, however is used for the Edification (encouragement) of the whole Church and must be interpreted to be understood by all… 1 Cor 14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. (KJV) The “Gift of Tongues” and the “Gift of Interruption of Tongues” work hand in hand to edify the church. When this type of speaking in tongues happens in a church service the tongues are extremely loud, they carry authority and it is easily recognized by the church as a message in tongues; what usually happens is that the church will then become silent and wait for the interpretation to come in the common language. This is a very powerful move of God and very encouraging but totally different from one person who maybe worshipping God and speaking in tongues in his personal prayer language.

14. The Conclusion The Gift of the Holy Ghost is for You, and is part of your Salvation Experience. ( John 3:5, Acts2:38, Acts 19:1-6) You will speak in a foreign language as evidence that you have the Holy Ghost That personal prayer language is not to be interpreted, it’s private between you and God. The Gift of the Holy Ghost will bring with it all the gifts of the Spirit and if you continue to worship the Lord will bring in all the fruits of the Spirit…Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness etc. It will give you power over, you own sins, death, the devil, and give you the power to witness. When Christ returns for his Church if you Have the Gift of the Holy Ghost then you will rise to meet him in the Air! Rom 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. (KJV)

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