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The Introduction to Paul’s Witness – Act 19:1-7
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The disciples of John the Baptist – Act 19:1-3
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Paul’s question to them – Act 19:2
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He discerned a problem
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There was something missing
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The similar problem of Apollos
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“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
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Their answer: “No, we have not even heard about the Holy Spirit.” – Act 19:2
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Paul’s second question: “What baptism did you receive?” – Act 19:3
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Their answer: “The baptism of John the Baptist.”
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Paul’s reply
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The baptism of John was a baptism of repentance – Act 19:4
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He taught them about Christ
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The result
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They were baptized in the name of Christ – Act 19:5
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The Holy Spirit came to indwell them – Act 19:6
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They received two gifts
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The gift of languages
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The gift of prophecy
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The Lessons Learned
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The condition of the men
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They were not saved
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They did not know the grace of God
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They did not have faith in Christ
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John’s baptism did not bring salvation
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The ministry of Paul
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What he did
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He taught them about Christ
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They were baptized in the name of Christ
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What he did not do
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He did not teach about the Holy Spirit
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He did not teach about the baptism of the Holy Spirit
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He did not teach two baptisms
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He did not press for a second experience
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He did not teach second blessing, deeper commitment, more faith, greater yieldedness or agonizing waiting
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The effect of that ministry
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Through faith in Christ the Holy Spirit came to indwell
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Two spiritual gifts were given
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The gift of languages
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A sign gift to unbelieving Jews
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An announcement that God was turning from the Jews to the Gentiles
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The gift was associated with the Apostles
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The gift ceased with the Apostles
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The gift of prophecy
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The proclamation of God’s Truth
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The purpose of edification
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The Holy Spirit in Our Life
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Believe in the Son - the Holy Spirit lives within –
Jhn 7:37-39;
Rom 8:9;
1Co 3:16;
1Co 6:19;
1Jo 3:24
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Live and walk in the Spirit
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Accept His Person
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Acknowledge His Presence
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Agree with His Purpose
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Appropriate His Power