Bible Verses About "What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit"
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the work of God placing believers into the body of Christ and empowering them for service.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the work of God placing believers into the body of Christ and empowering them for service.
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." — Acts 1:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
"For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
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