What is the “baptism of the Holy Spirit,” and when and how does a Christian obtain it? Is it received in the holy sacrament of Confirmation? Is it a second blessing which is always evidenced by the gift of speaking in tongues? Or is this something every Christian gets automatically when she believes?
And why in Acts 8 is there a delay between the Samaritan believers’ belief and their reception of the Spirit, while Cornelius and his household in Acts 10 receive this blessing immediately, while hearing Peter preach? According to Christian author and blogger Mr. Kermit Zarley, the following exchange between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16 helps us to answer these questions:
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Author: Dale Tuggy
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Bible reference(s): Isaiah 28:11, Mark 16:17, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:8-13, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 8:5, Acts 8:13-19, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:2-6, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Corinthians 12:30, 1 Corinthians 13:8, 1 Corinthians 13:10, 1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:9, 1 Corinthians 14:13, 1 Corinthians 14:14, 1 Corinthians 14:18, 1 Corinthians 14:19, 1 Corinthians 14:21, 1 Corinthians 14:22, 1 Corinthians 14:23, 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Corinthians 14:27, 1 Corinthians 14:39
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