1. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

2. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Was a Promise
Matthew 3:11-12
Matthew 3:5-6

3. Baptism Is an Immersion
Romans 6:4-5
Baptism of Suffering
Matthew 20:22
Greek Literature
“Baptized in grief”
“Baptized in debt”
“Baptized with questions”
Colossians 2:12
Acts 8:35-39

4. Christ to Administer Holy Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
John 1:33-34

5. The Baptism of the Great Commission Is not Holy Spirit Baptism
Matthew 28:19

6. The Baptism of the Great Commission Is not Holy Spirit Baptism
Some of the Differences:
1. Water baptism is for all nations. Holy Spirit baptism is not.
Matthew 28:19; John 14:17
2. Water baptism is a command of God. Holy Spirit baptism is a promise.
Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:48; 2:38; 22:16; Acts 1:2-5
3. Water baptism is an act of man. Holy Spirit baptism is an act of God.
Acts 2:38; 22:16; 10:48; Acts 1:5

7. The Baptism of the Great Commission Is not Holy Spirit Baptism
Some of the Differences:
4. Water baptism is administered by men.
Holy Spirit baptism is administered by Christ.
Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 1:14; Matthew 3:11; John 1:33
5. Water baptism is a condition of salvation.
Holy Spirit baptism was to reveal or confirm the word.
Mark 16:15-16; 1 Peter 3:20-21; John 16:13; Hebrews 2:3-4

8. The Baptism of the Great Commission Is not Holy Spirit Baptism
Some of the Differences:
6. Water baptism is “in the name” of Christ.
Holy Spirit baptism is in no name at all, since Christ performs it.
Acts 2:38; Matthew 3:11
7. Water baptism is an act of faith.
Holy Spirit baptism is not.
Galatians 3:26-27; Mark 16:15-16; Colossians 2:12; Luke 24:48-49

9. The Baptism of the Great Commission Is not Holy Spirit Baptism
Some of the Differences:
8. Water baptism has a burial and resurrection.
Holy Spirit baptism does not.
Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12; Acts 2:1-4
9. Water baptism grows out of repentance.
Acts 2:38; 2:1-4

10. The Baptism of the Great Commission Is not Holy Spirit Baptism
Some of the Differences:
10. Water baptism is for the cleaning of sin.
Holy Spirit baptism came to the apostles AFTER they were cleansed.
Acts 22:16; Ephesians 5:25-26; John 15:3
11. Water baptism puts one into Christ.
Holy Spirit baptism came after the apostles were already in Christ.
Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:26-27; John 15:1-6; Acts 2:1-4

11. The Baptism of the Great Commission Is not Holy Spirit Baptism
Some of the Differences:
12. You can obey the Lord’s command to be baptized in water.
There is nothing you can do to receive Holy Spirit baptism.