HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

Commentary

The word baptism means to immerse. Most of us are familiar with water baptism, but the Bible speaks of other baptisms also. On Sunday, Bishop spoke on Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The First Baptism – Salvation (Holy Spirit)

Read 1 Corinthians 12:13

Commentary

The Holy Spirit draws us to the Father and seeks us out wherever we are. He is the one who baptizes us into the body of Christ. Every person receives the Holy Spirit when they accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

1. What is the purpose of this baptism?

The Second Baptism - Water

Read Matthew 28:19

1. What is the purpose of water baptism? Read Romans 6:4
2. Do I need to be baptized as an adult if I was baptized as a child? If so, why?
3. Why is baptism public?

The Third Baptism – The Spirit (Jesus)

Commentary

Jesus is the one who baptizes us into the Holy Spirit

Read Acts 1:1-8

1. What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
2. Is baptism of the Holy Spirit a requirement of salvation?
3. What is the benefit to believers of being baptized into the Holy Spirit?
4. How do you receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit?

UPCOMING EVENTS & REMINDERS:

First Steps - First three Sundays of each month (immediately following service in the chapel)

New Members Welcome Party- Sunday November 15th (immediately following service in the Tuscany Room)

For more upcoming events check out the church calendar on citychurchnola.life

REPORT:

Please continue to report your in-person and virtual group meetings!

By using the same email address at which you would normally receive report reminders, you may update your group information and report your weekly meetings.

If you need help with reporting, then please contact your district pastor.

Have an amazing and Spirit-filled group!