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As we review the actual account of Jesus speaking of the “things” of the kingdom we see water baptism being directly related to the promise of the kingdom. Water baptism was to "prepare" them to enter into the kingdom as kings and priests. John’s baptism in Acts 1: 5 is spoken of in contrast to..... “but” (on the contrary) ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost!
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: Ex. 19:5 (KJV)
And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel. Ex. 19:6 (KJV)
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Prepare" ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Mark 1:3 (KJV)
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Mark 1:4 (KJV)
To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: Acts 1:3 (KJV)
And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. Acts 1:4 (KJV)
For John truly baptized with water; but (on the contrary) ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Acts 1:5 (KJV)
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? Acts 1:6 (KJV)
And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. Acts 1:7 (KJV)
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)
"Not many days hence" in verse 5 must be considered if we seek the truth of the Lord's words. The promise was not received as we see it mentioned again in 2 Pet 3:9 with Peter explaining that it was not received with these words: But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2 Pet. 3:8 (KJV)
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Pet. 3:9 (KJV)
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. Heb. 10:35 (KJV)
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Heb. 10:36 (KJV)
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Heb. 10:37 (KJV)
And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. Acts 1:4 (KJV)
Jesus told them of the "things" of the kingdom then commanded go to Jerusalem "but"(on the contrary) "wait" for the promise of the father "ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost" not many days hence.
It was not for them to know the times or the seasons!
Peter quoting the Lord in Acts 11:16 does not mean he understood it! Peter believed they would receive the kingdom and the promise but as seen in 2 Pet 3:9 we know Peter was wrong!
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)
The above verse explains what they will received at Jerusalem “but ye shall receive power” and that is exactly what they received and is proved in the fact there is not one verse in which they were baptized with the Holy Ghost. What they received at Pentecost was not unique and it was not baptism with the Holy Ghost.
Baptism “of” the Holy Ghost is not a biblical term but John said Jesus would baptize with the Holy Ghost. Some believe the Holy Ghost baptized which is not true, like the "baptism of John" meaning John baptized. If you believe Jesus will baptize with the Holy Ghost then use the biblical term "baptize with the Holy Ghost“. If we believe the word is inspired by God then let's not destroy the terminology.
They truly did receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and it was promised that they would receive it at Pentecost. Jesus did not promise He would baptize with the Holy Ghost at Pentecost but said “not many days hence“.
Ye shall receive power is on the other side of "but"(on the contrary) "wait","not many days hence" of He will "baptized with the Holy Ghost."
Spirit filled was not unique at Pentecost and their baptism was one of water. Moses received like power and others were filled with the Holy Ghost before Pentecost.
Old testament examples:
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. Luke 1:15 (KJV)
And it came to pass that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: Luke 1:41 (KJV)
In order to prophecy in the name of Jesus and perform miracles, etc one has to be filled with the Holy Ghost. The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. John 3:2 (KJV)
"Gifts" of the Holy Ghost are clearly taught and can only be done by God through them.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Matt. 7:22 (KJV)
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matt. 7:23 (KJV)
Those that received the filling of the Holy Ghost with power (children of the kingdom) will be told by the Lord that He never knew them!!!!!!!! Scripture testifies that we were chosen before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:4) and we must believe in the blood sacrifice of the gift giver for our sins and not the gifts.
Receiving gifts of the Holy Ghost should not be confused with being baptized by the Spirit into the body. Spirit baptism places “all” (1 Cor 12:13) who accept Christ’s death for their sins into the body of Christ and it does not give “all” power (Acts 1:8) to perform miracles as did the gift of the Holy Ghost.
In Christ
Craig
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: Ex. 19:5 (KJV)
And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel. Ex. 19:6 (KJV)
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Prepare" ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Mark 1:3 (KJV)
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Mark 1:4 (KJV)
To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: Acts 1:3 (KJV)
And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. Acts 1:4 (KJV)
For John truly baptized with water; but (on the contrary) ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Acts 1:5 (KJV)
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? Acts 1:6 (KJV)
And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. Acts 1:7 (KJV)
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)
"Not many days hence" in verse 5 must be considered if we seek the truth of the Lord's words. The promise was not received as we see it mentioned again in 2 Pet 3:9 with Peter explaining that it was not received with these words: But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2 Pet. 3:8 (KJV)
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Pet. 3:9 (KJV)
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. Heb. 10:35 (KJV)
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Heb. 10:36 (KJV)
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Heb. 10:37 (KJV)
And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. Acts 1:4 (KJV)
Jesus told them of the "things" of the kingdom then commanded go to Jerusalem "but"(on the contrary) "wait" for the promise of the father "ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost" not many days hence.
It was not for them to know the times or the seasons!
Peter quoting the Lord in Acts 11:16 does not mean he understood it! Peter believed they would receive the kingdom and the promise but as seen in 2 Pet 3:9 we know Peter was wrong!
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)
The above verse explains what they will received at Jerusalem “but ye shall receive power” and that is exactly what they received and is proved in the fact there is not one verse in which they were baptized with the Holy Ghost. What they received at Pentecost was not unique and it was not baptism with the Holy Ghost.
Baptism “of” the Holy Ghost is not a biblical term but John said Jesus would baptize with the Holy Ghost. Some believe the Holy Ghost baptized which is not true, like the "baptism of John" meaning John baptized. If you believe Jesus will baptize with the Holy Ghost then use the biblical term "baptize with the Holy Ghost“. If we believe the word is inspired by God then let's not destroy the terminology.
They truly did receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and it was promised that they would receive it at Pentecost. Jesus did not promise He would baptize with the Holy Ghost at Pentecost but said “not many days hence“.
Ye shall receive power is on the other side of "but"(on the contrary) "wait","not many days hence" of He will "baptized with the Holy Ghost."
Spirit filled was not unique at Pentecost and their baptism was one of water. Moses received like power and others were filled with the Holy Ghost before Pentecost.
Old testament examples:
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. Luke 1:15 (KJV)
And it came to pass that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: Luke 1:41 (KJV)
In order to prophecy in the name of Jesus and perform miracles, etc one has to be filled with the Holy Ghost. The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. John 3:2 (KJV)
"Gifts" of the Holy Ghost are clearly taught and can only be done by God through them.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Matt. 7:22 (KJV)
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matt. 7:23 (KJV)
Those that received the filling of the Holy Ghost with power (children of the kingdom) will be told by the Lord that He never knew them!!!!!!!! Scripture testifies that we were chosen before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:4) and we must believe in the blood sacrifice of the gift giver for our sins and not the gifts.
Receiving gifts of the Holy Ghost should not be confused with being baptized by the Spirit into the body. Spirit baptism places “all” (1 Cor 12:13) who accept Christ’s death for their sins into the body of Christ and it does not give “all” power (Acts 1:8) to perform miracles as did the gift of the Holy Ghost.
In Christ
Craig