Baptism in the Holy Spirit — Evidence, Purpose & Power

Key Scriptures: Luke 3 · Acts 1–2 · 1 Corinthians 12

What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and is it distinct from conversion? What is the evidence of receiving it? This class surveys the biblical data from John the Baptist's promise through Jesus' teaching to Paul's letters, and makes the case for a Spirit baptism that empowers the Church for its mission.

Taught by Spreading the Fire (Teaching Team). Free, self-paced course — 4 hr 55 min across 9 sessions.

Course Modules

• The Promise of the Spirit — Survey the Old Testament promise of the Spirit's outpouring — from Joel's prophecy through John the Baptist's announcement.
• Pentecost & Acts — Examine Acts 1–2 and the subsequent accounts of Spirit-reception in Acts — understanding what Luke presents as normative for the Church.
• Spirit Baptism & Charismata — Explore how Spirit baptism relates to the charismata (gifts) and what the initial evidence of Spirit-reception looks like in Acts.

What You Will Learn

• Trace the Old Testament promise of the Spirit's outpouring.
• Exegete Acts 2 and the subsequent accounts of Spirit-reception in Acts.
• Articulate the relationship between Spirit baptism and the charismata.