1. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PART XI Text: Matthew 3:11

2. There Are Several Bible Terms Which Are Used Synonymously When Referring to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

3. 1. A Gift/A Promise Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of you sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off -for all whom the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:38,39

4. 2. A Receiving "Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:17

5. 3. A Coming Upon "When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied." Acts 19:6

6. 4. A Filling "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." Acts 2:4

7. There Were 5 Recorded Cases of People Being Baptized in the Bible. There Were 5 Recorded Cases of People Being Baptized in the Bible. 1. The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13) 2. The Outpouring in Samaria (Acts 8:14-19) 3. The Baptism of Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:17,18) 4. The Outpouring at Caesarea (Acts 10:44-46) 5. The Baptism of the Ephesians - (Acts 19:1-7)

8. So, What Are the Key Elements to Be Baptized in the Holy Spirit? 1. Repentance (Acts 2:38) 2. Faith (Galatians 3:14; cf Acts 2:39) 3. Obedience (Acts 5:32) 4. Personal Purity (I Corinthians 3:16) 5. Wholehearted Desire (Luke 11:13) 6. The Gateway of Praise (Luke 24:52,53)