Series: LAYING THE FOUNDATION By: Derek Prince Part: 6 of 10 About This Session: On immersion in the Holy Spirit, see outline for details. OUTLINE: I. The Holy Spirit promised before Pentecost A. In all four gospels 1. Matthew 3:11 2. Mark 1:8 3. Luke 3:16 4. John 1:33 a. Lamb of God b. Sons of God c. He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit 5. Promises renewed by Jesus (Acts 1:4--5) B. Fulfilled on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1--4). These are three phrases: 1. Baptism: Immersion from on high 2. Filled: Each one individually 3. Supernatural outflow: Speaking in other tongues (Matt. 12:34b) a. Your heart is full when it overflows b. The Holy Spirit overflows through your tongue C. Described as a seal (2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:14) 1. He marks you as His property. 2. The Holy Spirit is a deposit of God’s purchase of your life a. The seal the apostles received (Acts 2:4) b. The seal they accepted in others c. They never asked for any other seal d. The New Testament gives no other seal D. Demonstrated in the house of Cornelius (Acts 10:46, 11:15) II. A Distinct Experience of Salvation A. The Samaritans (Acts 8:12--17) B. The conversion of Saul (Acts 9:17--18) C. The Ephesian disciples (Acts 19:1--6; compare Eph. 1:13) D. Two ways of receiving: 1. Direct from God (Acts 2:1--4, 10:44--47) 2. Laying on of hands (Acts 8:14--19, 9:17, 19:6) III. Purpose of Baptism A. To receive supernatural power from God (Acts 1:8) 1. For testimony and service a. Romans 15:18--19 b. 1 Cor. 2:1--5 c. Hebrews 2:3--4 2. To make the unity of the body effective (1 Cor. 12:12--14) B. May be accompanied by strong emotional and physical reactions 1. Abraham (Gen. 17:1--3) 2. Israel (Lev. 9:24) 3. Joshua (Josh. 5:14) 4. Priests (2 Chr. 5:12--14) 5. Jeremiah (Jer. 20:9, 23:9) 6. Apostles (Acts 2:13) 7. John the apostle (Rev. 1:17) 8. The human body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19) 9. The deceitful member is the tongue (James 3:4--8) 10. Designed to glorify God (Ps. 16:9; Acts 2:26) IV. Seven Requirements for Receiving A. Repent (Acts 2:38) B. Be Baptized (Acts 2:38) C. Thirst (John 7:37--38) D. Come to Jesus (John 7:37--38) E. Ask (Luke 11:13) F. Receive/drink (Acts 8:14--15; John 7:37) G. Give/offer your limbs/organs for instruments (Rom. 6:13) About the Series: Building a stable and successful Christian life depends on a solid foundation in Scripture. Step by step, Derek Prince takes us through this essential process. THERE ARE 10 DVDs: (1) Foundationd on the Rock (2) Authority and Power of God's Word (3) Faith Through Repentance (4) Faith and Works (5) Immersion in the Waters (6) Immersion in the Spirit (7) Transmitting the Power of God (8) At the End of Time [Not available at the moment] (9) Resurrection of the Body (10) The Final Judgment About the Ministry and the person of Derek Prince visit: Biography in Portuguese (Wiki): pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Prince Ministry Page in English (USA): www.DerekPrince.org IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE ABLE TO INTRODUCE THIS SERIES HERE ON YOUTUBE TO ALL OF YOU, I HOPE IT WILL BE A BLESSING FOR YOUR LIVES AS IT WAS AND HAS BEEN IN MINE. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE ON YOUTUBE AND STAY UPDATED WITH OUR WEEKLY VIDEOS. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU!