Comments on: Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

By: Jo Ann Thurmon

Jo Ann Thurmon — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:01 +0000

It was only while reading this article did I understand what had happened with me. I was elated to know that God would allow me such a blessed experience. I have had a rough few months recently and am struggling to get back to a place of closeness with God. I do not believe He left me but that I have taken my eyes and focus off of Him. It is just now while typing this note I realize it is the shame and guilt that is holding me back. (thank you Holy Spirit) I just wanted to thank you for such a clear read of what thus says the Lord and the matter. It has been a journey in itself of finding someone to clearly explain it. It was confirmed in my spirit that you have written well. Thank you so much and please keep BOLDLY uttering what God would have you to say.

By: Ambassador

Ambassador — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:54:18 +0000

BTW- I’m fairly new to all of this. The way I’ve heard it explained is that we can operate in some of the gifts even though they may not be our vocation. For example I can preach and teach but may not be a preacher or teacher by vocation. Every believer can evangelize although may not be “evangelists”. That all believers can pray for someone to be healed and not have the gift where they would see more people healed. So what happens upon receipt of the Baptism may not be the gift for all but just the ability to speak in tongues. Blessings!

By: Ambassador

Ambassador — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:47:16 +0000

Hi- I’ve read a few of your articles and appreciate them very much and feel that you have many good things to say. You have confirmed many thins that the Lord has been showing me. My understanding from scripture is that tongues is the initial evidence of receiving the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Not just based on the Day of Pentecost but also from Acts 8:15-18, 10:44-47, 19:6. 19:6. I would like to believe that the Holy Spirit manifests itself in other ways and It may. But for people who don’t have any experience with it, they have a hard time adopting that idea because there isn’t much evidence of it in the Word. Again, your points are valid. Jesus didn’t speak in tongues when the Spirit came upon Him (Matt 3:16) and if Paul did when receiving the Holy Spirit in Acts 9:17-18, it is not mentioned. Blessings!

By: christopher lebepe

christopher lebepe — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:05:53 +0000

from south africa, i a so blessed with your article and i promise you that in the coming few weeks i will be operating fullt in the gift of the Holy Spirit may God bless you abundantly

By: rick

rick — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:53:44 +0000

Great article, I have been pastoring for just over a year now. This article has really clarified alot of areas of concern for me. First in the area of my assurance that God is working in and through me. It is so vital to our well-being and the fulfillment or the sustaining of our walk with God to be in contact with someone who has actually gone a step further than you have. Someone who can actually verbalize what you have been experiencing and confirming within your Spirit what God has been doing in your life. I appreciate you and how God is using you to reach so many people. Through this article and the Spirit of God in me recognizing the Spirit of God in you, I now understand how to better prepare converts to receive all that God has for them. I definetly will be adding this site to my list of favorites. Continue to be a “Moses” for the Kingdom.

By: John Smith

John Smith — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:35:21 +0000

I do not agree with the following information in this article:

…..what could possibly happen is that a demon will enter into your soul area when you ask for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit rather than the Holy Spirit entering up into your soul area.

Read Luke 11:11, “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for[f] a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

By: krampa

krampa — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:02:34 +0000

Thanks a lot for this article. I “stumbled” on it on a day I was fasting and writing a study course on discipleship. The topic for the day was The Baptism of The Holy Spirit.

After reading your article, I have a much better understanding of this topic. And this is after being filled with The Spirit for over 20 years. May our Lord richly bless you.

By: Larry Davis

Larry Davis — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:33:00 +0000

Thank You for this perfect guide , that though I was confirmed as a teenager, I don’t think this vivid deffinition was gained in its entirety, I know I have recieved gifts in part, but this oportunity to re-affirm now that I am an adult it a God Sent answer to my prayers. I know that I now will fully be able to impact those around me in Gods Greatest ways and I cannot thank you enough for this supportive outpouring of Love!

By: Ashwin Sambasivan

Ashwin Sambasivan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:10:44 +0000

I have been saved and a church goer, lover of the word but yet battled with overcoming sin and understanding the baptism of the Holy Spirit.It was attempted with people in the church(ANglican, but can’t say I knew I received it).After this teaching I am encouraged and many questions I had were answered without me asking.

I am going to go through with this, as my faith has been built up and trust the Lord.I see the baptism of the Holy Spirit coming upon me and all that oppression of the devil being burned out.The more I tried to get close to the Lord, the more oppsition I got.But this knowledge has given me a sense of order and structure to preparing to receive the baptism.I know God loves me and will bless me.I also pray for the contibutors to this website, that, God’s blessing and guiding hand continues to be with you all.

I will be back with a testimony in 7 days!Ash

By: larenda

larenda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:09:22 +0000

this is a great article of instruction, earnestly seek the lord and desire the baptism of the holy spirit and you will get it. i wanted everyone to know there is a great book by joyce meyer knowing god intimately, which is what i was reading and lead me to knowing how to have a closer relationship with god. You can be as close to him as you want to be. Thanks again for the great article.