28/06/2020
The Biblical Pattern
Receiving the Holy Spirit is the next crucial experience after Salvation according to the Scriptures. After the Samaritians were saved, the Apostles sent Peter and James who on arrival firstly prayed for the Samaritians to receive the Holy Spirit Acts 8vs14 to15. The Gentiles that heard Peter preaching in Cornelious House where Baptised by the Holy Spirit as they heard the word. Acts 10vs 44 to 48
The disciples were told by our Lord Jesus to wait for the Holy Spirit before their venturing unto ministry. Acts 1vs4. The next thing after their salvation was the Baptisn of the Spirit. Acts Acts1vs5. The first thing that Paul asked the disciples he found at Ephesus was whether they had received the Holy Sprit After they had believed. Acts 19vs 2.
The above Scriptures shows us the pattern in scriptures. One has to receive the Holy Spirit after Salvation. Its so painful that the Church has relegated the subject of the Baptism of the Spirit to the last thing that is taught in the church, that is if ever its taught. Acts 19vs2, Here the disciples said they had never heard whether there was an Holy Ghost. It was not their fault, the teachers were teachings some other things.
Thus the state of the church also today. After Salvation the believer is obligated to serve God. Ephesians 4vs11to12. The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers you for service. Acts 1vs8. Lets get back to the Pattern of the Word. New converts must be filled by the Spirit first before everything else.
Prophet Bingara