1. The Baptism of the HOLY GHOST ACTS 2:4-38 & ROMANS 8:9-15 Our first and foremost goal is to be saved! The steps of salvation are NOT difficult nor shrouded in mystery.

2. Ghost or Spirit=Pneuma The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of God, …the Spirit of the resurrected Jesus Christ. Gen. 1: John 4:24; Luke 24:39 God wants to dwell in YOU!

3. What does the O.T. say about the Holy Ghost? Isaiah 28:9-12 tells of stammering lips and another tongue that God would give to His people. Paul tells of this in 1 Cor. 14:21. Joel 2:28-29- God pours His Spirit on all men. Acts 2: Is.32:15 Spirit poured from heaven

4. What does the N.T. say about the Holy Ghost? Jesus said the Spirit is like… River of living water Jn 4:10-14 Being born again Jn 3:1-8 a comforter Jn 14:16-17 The power of God in us Acts 1:8 John the Baptist was quoted by all 4 Gospel writers about the Holy Ghost- Mt 3:11, Mk 1:8, Lk 3:16 and John 1:33

5. What IS the Holy Ghost? The Holy Ghost is described as… Spirit of Christ Romans 8:9-11 A baptism 1 Cor. 12:13 A birth John 3:1-8 A seal, promise Eph.4:30 The earnest of our inheritance 2 Cor. 1:22

6. What IS the Holy Ghost? Rest and refreshing Is. 28:12 Spirit of adoption where we cry Abba, Father Romans 8:15 Living water 1 Cor. 10:1-4 Power from heaven Acts 1:8 The comforter John 1:14

7. Who can receive the Holy Ghost? God declared, All flesh, sons, daughters, servants and handmaidens-Joel 2:28, Acts 2:16-17 John the Baptist excluded NONE Matt. 3:11 Peter said- For you (Jews) and far all afar off (Gentiles) Acts 2:38-39

8. Who can receive Holy Ghost? Those who obey God Acts 5:32 Samaria, Ethiopian, those at Azotus Acts 8:1-40 Cornelius and those in his home Acts 10:44-48 In every nation that fears Him and works righteousness Acts 10:35

9. What is the EVIDENCE of the Holy Ghost? On the day of Pentecost, the birth of the Church,120 spoke with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance when they received the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:1-4

10. Speaking with tongues Isaiah prophesied God speaking thru another tongue Is. 28:9-12 Birth of Church Acts 2:1-4 It is conclusive Samaritans Acts 8:1-25 Cornelius’ household Acts 10 44-48 Some of John’s Disciples Acts 19:1-6

11. Bible terms for the Baptism of the Holy Ghost

12. Why is the Holy Ghost SO important? He is necessary for salvation Rom. 8:9-11; 1 Cor.12:3 He will lead us into ALL truth John16:13 He serves as a discerner and intercessor Romans 8:26

13. Bible Salvation is described in many ways A washing Jn. 13:10; 1 Cor. 6:11 1 Pet. 1:22; Rev. 1:7 A resurrection Eph. 2:1-6; Col. 2:13; Rom. 6:1-11 A birth Jn. 3:1-8, 1:13; Gal.4:29 1 Pet.1:23; 1 Jn. 2:29 A circumcision Jer. 4:4; Act 2:38; Rom.2: 28-29

14. More descriptions of salvation A translation Eph. 2:6; Rom. 6:4,5; Col. 1:13 Being in the Kingdom of God Jn. 3:1-8; Rom. 14:17; Acts 8:12 Being saved Titus 3:5; 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Being a new creature, creation 2 Cor. Al. 6:15

15. Stephen, the first martyr of the Church was declared to be FULL of the Holy Ghost (Acts 6:3, 8). May we all atain that wonderful level in God. To know you’re saved is truly the grandest joy ever.