Holy Spirit Baptism for a Christian

Should a Believer Seek the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift from God the Father, given in the name of the Lord Jesus to all believers who trust in this gift and earnestly seek it. However, many Christians today grapple with the doctrine of Holy Spirit baptism and whether it should be pursued. The answer is yes, and the Gospels and other New Testament writings support the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
The Lord Jesus Himself was baptized in water and in the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, numerous Scripture passages affirm that the Lord Jesus is the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. For example, see Matthew 3:11-12, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:7-8, Mark 1:9-12, Mark 16:16, Luke 3:16-17, Luke 3:21-22, Luke 12:50, John 1:33, John 3:23, John 3:32-34, and John 3:34-35). A true believer in the beloved Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, should follow all the teachings and examples set by the Lord Jesus to live a faithful Christian life. After His bodily resurrection, while in Jerusalem with His disciples, the Lord Jesus instructed them to wait for the promise of the Father—the baptism in the Holy Spirit. He told them in Luke 24:49: “And behold, I am sending out the promise of My Father upon you; but remain you in the city, until you be clothed with power from on high.”
In Acts 1:4-5, Luke, speaking through the Holy Spirit, emphasizes the commandment and promise of the Lord Jesus: “He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father: which you heard of Me; for John indeed baptized with water; however, you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit, not many days after these.” In Acts chapter 2, we witness the Holy Spirit descending upon the disciples: “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance” — Acts 2:4. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, which is the promise of the Father, is intended for all believers in the beloved Son of God, not just for those who were present in Jerusalem at that time.
In Acts 2:38, Peter preaching to the multitude says, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This saying indicates that the gift of the Holy Spirit—the most powerful gift from God—is available to anyone who is ready and prepared to receive it. First, one must repent of their sins and preferably undergo the baptism of repentance in water in the name of the Trinity of God (God the Father, God the Son, Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit). After this, if one seeks the baptism in the Holy Spirit and is ready, the Holy Spirit will come to baptize them if they ask this gift from the Trinity of God in the name of the Lord Jesus.
The baptism in the Holy Spirit completes the salvation seal, signifying that the human spirit has joined the believer’s salvation seal. Speaking in tongues serves as a sign for the believer that they have received the baptism in the Holy Spirit. For more detailed explanations regarding the baptism in the Holy Spirit and it signs, please refer to our comments on the following passages: Comments John 1:33, Comments John 3:5, Comments Matthew 16:18, and Comments Acts 2:2-4. When a believer’s spirit joins the salvation seal, the Lord God has a specific plan for that person, and the work of the Father will be carried out through this joining.

How Can a Believer Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

In John 1:33, John the Baptist identifies the Lord Jesus as the One who has the authority to baptize with the Holy Spirit. We associate this particular verse with the practice of baptism in the Holy Spirit. In the comments related to this verse, we explain what baptism in the Holy Spirit is and how a believer can receive it, evidenced by the miraculous occurrence of speaking in other tongues (see Comments John 1:33). For a believer seeking the baptism in the Holy Spirit, it is important to understand that there are two types of baptism in the Holy Spirit: “the Holy Spirit going through” and “the Holy Spirit dwelling” (see Comments John 3:5, and Comments John 3:6).
Additionally, in Comments Matthew 16:18, we provide further insights related to the salvation seal, as well as the roles of water baptism and Holy Spirit baptism in the life of a believer in the Lord Jesus. Furthermore, in Luke 12:50, the Lord Jesus speaks about the baptism He had to undergo. You can find more details in Comments Luke 12:50, where we discuss the two baptisms that the Lord Jesus experienced during His time on earth as a human.
In Matthew 12:30 and Matthew 12:35-36, the Lord Jesus emphasizes the importance of gathering with Him, being baptized in water, and being mindful of our new book of life, which will be used to judge us (see Comments Matthew 12:30, and Comments Matthew 12:35-36).
In Luke 24:49, the Lord Jesus speaks to His disciples about the Promise from the Father, which is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-39 describes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, accompanied by the miraculous sign of speaking in other tongues, experienced by the apostles of the Lord Jesus and other disciples who were gathered and waiting for the Promise. We encourage all readers to take time to review all the comments we have provided alongside the verses in Acts 2:1-39. Additionally, in Acts 8:17, we see that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is bestowed upon those who believe through the laying on of hands and prayer. This method is also available for us to practice while seeking the baptism in the Holy Spirit (see Comments Acts 8:17).
We encourage all believers to seek mercy from the Father through prayer and fasting, in the name of the Lord Jesus, to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Pray together with supportive believers, and continue to ask and knock, trusting that the Lord will pour out His blessings.
We encourage all believers to seek mercy from the Father through prayer and fasting, in the name of the Lord Jesus, to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Pray together with supportive believers, and continue to ask and knock, trusting that the Lord will pour out His blessings. For a deeper understanding of the salvation seal, please refer to our article titled Water Baptism for Christians.