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The Distribution of the Holy Spirit
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In Christ Himself |
Power given at baptism
Without limitations To confirm His authority |
Matt. 3:16-17
John 3:34 Luke 4:18 | |
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of the Spirit |
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Power promised generally
Power promised specifically Fulfilled specifically Verified as the twelve Paul later included To confirm the spoken Word |
Mark 9:1
Acts 1:4-5,8 Acts 2:1-4 Acts 2:43 2 Cor. 12:11-13 Mark 16:20 |
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Identified as Spirit Baptism
Not a proof of salvation So they could be immersed To confirm the spoken Word |
Acts 11:15
Acts 11:14 Acts 10:47 Acts 10:45-46 | |
| The Second Generation Gifts | One or two gifts possible
Through the Apostles' hands To confirm the spoken Word |
1 Cor. 12:8-11
Acts 8:18-19 Acts 8:6,13 | |
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of the Spirit |
Promised to all the
immersed
Purpose - inward power Power can be diminished Power can be increased To confirm salvation |
Acts 2:38
Ephesians 3:16 1 Thess. 5:19 Ephesians 5:18 Romans 8:9 | |