ACTS 1:8

A. The word “power” comes from the Greek word “dunamis” which also means “dynamic.”

1. Before we were Christians the Holy Spirit was with (para) us convicting us of sin and drawing us to Christ- Jn. 16:7-8.
2. When we became Christians the Holy Spirit was in (en) us- Jn. 14:16- 17; 20:22; 1 Cor. 3:16.
3. The third experience of the Holy Spirit is then He comes on or upon (epi) us and overflows out of our life- Jn. 7:37-39.
   1. Flow- Grk.- Literally to gush forth.
   2. Baptize- Grk.- baptize- overflowed.
4. When we experience Jn. 7:37-39 we become a channel through which the Holy Spirit overflows to everyone around us.

1. Example- Glass empty, glass full, glass overflowing with water.

IV. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- WHEN IT HAPPENS, WHAT HAPPENS?

A. We receive power to witness for Jesus and to serve Him in whatever area He asks us to.

1. We received increased power to overcome sin.
2. The Scripture comes more alive to us.
3. Our relationship with God is more alive and vital.
4. We receive spiritual gifts. When we pray to God and ask for the will.

baptism of the Holy Spirit we receive it by faith (Lk. 11:11-13; Gal. 3:2, 5,13-14) just as we received Jesus Christ into our life by faith. At this time we will receive one or more spiritual gifts from God.
1. 1 Cor. 12:11- The Holy Spirit gives to each one as He determines.

1. 1 Cor. 12:28-31- We are to eagerly desire the greater gifts.
2. Acts 9:17-19- The evidence of the gifts may or may not be apparent immediately.
3. It is important for us to come before the Lord to desire, to pray for, the best of whatever He has for us and to receive them by faith.

Heb 2:1-4 - We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard,

so that we do not drift away. 2 For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and

every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if

we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the

Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.

4 God also testified to it by signs,

wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his