Are You Filled with the Holy Spirit?

“The promise of the Father” is to baptize each of His willing children with His Holy Spirit.

“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:” Matthew 3:11

The Christian without the power, the baptismal measure of the Holy Ghost, is grossly limited.

“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued (clothed upon) with power from on high.” Luke 24:49

“And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. … But ye shall receive power, AFTER that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:4, 8 

Of the baptism (immersion, filling, enduement) with the Holy Ghost, one writer summates the benefits as given in Scripture:

“Three things happen to the person who receives the baptism with the Holy Spirit. They receive boldness to witness, an increase in understanding of the Word of God, and they receive a new way to pray!”

• “boldness to witness,
• an increase in understanding of the Word of God, and
• they receive a new way to pray!”

Sister Karen Cochran testifies

“Good morning!

My prayer for awhile now has been Dear LORD, All I want is more of Jesus!!! I never want to hear depart from me I never knew you! If we don’t love Him with all we have we will hear those words! I want all He has to give me!! All!!

This morning I read through the Holy Spirit Baptism study guide and answered the questions.

Many years ago a Lady prayed with me to receive the gift of tongues. I don’t remember much about it except I did pray in tongues after that. But I  lived so much in the flesh that I stopped using it.

The last few days the Lord has been speaking to me about boldness in the Spirit.  I started to pray (Acts 4:29).

Then He led me to 2 Kings 2: 9-10. Which speaks of a double portion. I began to ask God to please give me a double portion of His spirit. Not even knowing I was really praying to be  baptized in His spirit.

Then last night you sent me to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit podcasts. So this morning as I went through the study guide I knew that is exactly what I have been seeking. A full measure of His Spirit!!

I prayed to Jesus to receive all of His spirit.  The full measure. Luke 11:13 says Jesus wants to give us more.  All we have to do is ask! So that is exactly what I did. Shortly after I began to speak in tongues and it just flowed. Hallelujah!! What perfect timing for you to send me that study guide! Thank you for listening to the Lord. Thank you for sending that Holy Spirit Baptism study guide to me last night! God’s perfect timing! “

Personally, I echo what our sister Karen shares here with us. I had been saved for about 9 months when I prayed to the LORD to help me be fully consistent in my walk with Him. Days later the LORD connected me with a dear pastor who showed me the Bible verses covered in the resources below. Jesus is KING.

Might you be being prompted to ask our LORD to fill to overflowing, to baptize you with His Holy Spirit (the full measure)? The resources below are for you.

Holy Ghost Baptism Study Guide (highly recommended) | Beware of the Gift Thieves | No Pentecost, No Power! | Power to Fulfill (audio) | Holy Ghost Baptism (audio) |

Holy Ghost Baptism [study guide]

Holy Ghost Baptism (PDF) (Duplication encouraged. An open King James Bible should accompany your study of this topic. Carefully, prayerfully study each verse given in order to answer each question correctly. Print this document out and pencil in the answers in the blanks provided. It may be best to cut and paste it to your word processing software and then print it out. Your life in Christ will be enriched forever as you embrace and put into practice His Word.) “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes […]

"Have ye Received the Holy Ghost since ye Believed?" [podcast]

John the Baptist Foretold: “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me (Christ) is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” Matthew 3:11 Jesus promised the Baptism, the Endument with His Holy Ghost: “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient (better) for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” John 16:7  Jesus instructed His disciples: “And, […]

Full of The Holy Ghost [podcast]

We must be empowered by our LORD to do HIS work (Acts 1:8).   When we are born again the Holy Spirit is in us (1 Jn 3:24; Rom 8:9,16)…. yet there is a baptismal measure, the full measure God wants to give us as a gift….. to empower His people (Acts 1:8; 2:38-39, etc.). In order to have divine “power” to be Christ’s witness, one must be baptized with the Holy Ghost (Acts 1:8). ****WE MUST not only preach the original Gospel, we MUST be divinely empowered by the Author of that original Gospel! Acts 1:8 …. Are you born again and […]

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit [podcast]

If you are saved and yet not baptized with the Holy Ghost, you are naked in the battle. Jesus made full provision for you to be fully, divinely empowered and He’s calling you to Himself in fresh repentance and gratitude for finding you, washing, and saving you into His family by the precious blood of His only begotten Son. Then, ask Him to fill, to baptize you in the Holy Spirit….. No, being filled with the Holy Spirit does NOT save you, the blood of Jesus does. Yet, the baptism with the Spirit will empower you! The apostles of Jesus […]

No Pentecost, No Power! [podcast]

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit [podcast] Powerless Modern Hirelings who Pose as Christ’s Representatives! THE BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY GHOST AND THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE VITAL, NON-NEGOTIABLE COMPONENTS OF OUR LORD’S NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. ARE YOU BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT? DARE WE TAKE AWAY FROM THE LORD’S STATED, NEW TESTAMENT PROGRAM? See REVELATION 22:18-19 GOD wants you to be anointed with His Holy Ghost so He can use you to preach sinners and backsliders into His eternal kingdom! (See Acts 1:8; 2:38.) If you are going to follow Christ fully, you must do things […]

Are Tongues Demonic? [podcast]

Tongues are not of the devil and did not pass away! Get over yourself! YOU are not in control, sinner. At times we hear well meaning believers (perhaps) saying that devils can give you tongues. hmmmmm My reply to such would be as follows: That could be true and yet…. Jesus and His holy apostles never made such a statement. They DID though diligently testify of the baptism with the Holy Ghost and made sure every believer knew about it and were invited to receive it…. as in Acts 8:14-17 which we will look at in a moment. The Misuse […]