Wk 11 - Views On Baptized In The Holy Spirit

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DECLARATION:

Ephesians 2:20–22 (ESV)

20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

Our church family is built by God, upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, and with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone.

We are joined together by union with Christ, we are growing, we are a dwelling place of God by his Spirit, and we are missionaries.

Prayer for...

INTRODUCTION:

Review:

Luke 24:49 “49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.””

Acts 1:8 “8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.””

Fulfilled: Acts 2:1-13, 14-36 (sound, sight, speech)

WHY?…

Cessation or Continuist?

Did prophesy end or does it continue? Do healings happen today or have they ended?

How can believers with differing views relate to one another?

TODAY: Various Views on Spirit Baptism

Views of Spirit Baptism

Is Spirit Baptism Initiation or Subsequent?

John 20:22 “22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

1 Corinthians 12:13 “13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.”

1. Reformed Perspective

Spirit Baptism received at time of salvation/initiation

Focus on Paul

Galatians 3:14 “14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.”

Is Paul equating conversion with receiving the promised Spirit?

John 20:22 “22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

Is this the promise of the Holy Spirit being fulfilled?

1 Corinthians 12:13 “13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.”

2. Wesleyan Perspective

Spirit Baptism received at special empowerment (subsequent to salvation but also initiation)

Focus on Luke-Acts

“We may summarize the role of the Spirit in Christian experience as follows: the Holy Spirit is the life-giving agent in the new birth by which the process of being transformed into the image of God is begun; and the Spirit continues to function as the Agent of growth and transformation with this same goal until it is finally achieved in its fullness at the consummation.” (Source: Perspectives on Spirit Baptism: Five Views, p. 193.)

“baptism with the Holy Spirit” is new birth, subsequent infillings, and transformation (p. 226)

3. Catholic Perspective

The Catholic lexicon has only included “Spirit Baptism” since 1967 as a result of the charismatic renewal (p. 241)

First Catholic view: Spirit Baptism received at initiatory sacraments (i.e. baptism, confirmation, eucharist - p. 270)…a release of sacramental grace.

Second Catholic view: Spirit Baptism is renewal (subsequent)

4. Pentecostal-Charismatic Perspective

Traditional view: Spirit Baptism received at special empowerment (subsequent to salvation)

Focus on Luke-Acts

Pentecostals often view speaking in tongues as the initial outward sign of Spirit Baptism.

Charismatics believe in speaking in tongues but believe you can Spirit Baptized and not speak in tongues.

How do we interpret the Spirit Baptism Scriptures?

Interpret as Initiation or Subsequent?

John 20:22 “22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

1 Corinthians 12:13 “13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.”

Jesus as the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit:

Matthew 3:11 “11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

Mark 1:8 “8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.””

John 1:33 “33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’”

Luke 3:16 “16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

Acts 1:5 “5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.””

“As believers are made to drink one Spirit provided by Jesus Christ, so in the same way believers are baptized [in/with] the Holy Spirit into the one body by Jesus Christ” (Adams, p. 20).

Conclusion/Reflection:

Spirit Baptism includes:

1) Regeneration (Titus 3:5-6)

2) Purification (Jude 19)

3) Empowerment (Romans 15:19)

NOTE:

Baptized in/with The Holy Spirit BY Jesus (see Adams).

Baptized is a verb for a reason…missionaries!

Talk It Over

In what ways can understanding different views of Spirit Baptism impact our relationships with fellow believers?

How does the Pentecostal view of Spirit Baptism differ from the Catholic perspective?

How might the understanding of Spirit Baptism as empowerment influence our mission as a church?