Sermon in a Sentence: Jesus Christ by His Spirit baptizes every believer into His body.

Introduction

Who is the Baptizer? Jesus Christ Himself (Matt. 3.11;Acts 2.23)

When? At conversion (1 Cor. 12.13)

I. Spirit Baptism Embodies the Church.

• A. Every Member of the Body is Equal. (v. 12,13) one body 2x one Spirit 4x
• B. Every Member of the Body is Essential (v. 17,20,21)
• C. Every Member of the Body is Equipped (v. 11;1 Pet. 4.10)

II. Spirit Baptism Empowers the Church (Lk. 24.49)

• A. The Source of the Spirit's Power is Inward.

"drink into one Spirit" (Jn. 7.37-39)

• B. The Scope of the Spirit's Power is Outward.
• 1. Evangelize Sinners (Acts 1.8)
• 2. Edify Saints (1 Cor. 12.7;14.4,5,26)