PART ONE:
The first part concerns REGENERATION (Salvation or Conversion:
becoming a Son-of-God or angel-like spirit being) by accepting Christ's
payment upon the Cross for your Sins. This we covered in the last
Article. (If you have not read it, you should or the following Article
isn't going to make much sense to you.) Now, such information is covered
many churches (particularly the Evangelical ones, that Preach the
Gospel). But they usually do not take it to the full extent that God
wants (or that we have presented herein). For the second part or last
half of the Gospel is frequently omitted (if not purposefully ignored).
PART TWO:
The second part or the Full Gospel concerns the activities of
God's Holy Ghost. And, unless you understand the Truths about this,
you will fail to grasp the POWER of the Our RETURN! It will remain a
mystery to you. And, while some modern churches will teach you about
basic Salvation, almost none of them will teach you about the
Supernatural Powers or GIFTS that Christ has for Believers. And worse
yet, the influential Religious Establishment will try to stop anyone
from giving that knowledge to you. (They think that it should be
forbidden and that it should be kept from you.) However, we (and
God) feel otherwise! So, we are going to tell you about it.
Wow! This is really curious! Tell me more!
Well, that is why we have taken the time to write this Article. Because it is an important enough issue that you should have the full facts on it. And not be kept in ignorance about it (or denied access to it). You should know full well about it (and make up your own mind). And, needless to say, it is very controversial. So, while the odds are good that you have heard it spoken against, it is time to hear the other side of the story. For, before you make up your mind, you need to know the facts (and listen to what the other side has to say about it). So, slow down. And take the time to seriously consider what we say here.
Why?
Because the Holy Ghost has a very special work to do for us, as Believers. And in the Scriptures, He is referred to as the Holy Spirit, Spirit of God, or Spirit of Christ (among others). His orginal Name is RuWahKh or Ru'ach (pronounced Roo-WauKK) which means a blast of air (breath) or a mighty wind. In recent times, the modern churches refer to Him as as the Holy Spirit, but we (and the Scriptures) refer to Him as the Holy Ghost. Why? Because a ghost is a spirit that has a manifestation here, in our material world, whereas a spirit usually does not! Hence our proper use of His Name, for He does Manifest Himself among Believers! (And we do not want to limit HIM by using a Name that might restrict HIM.)
Now it is HIS relationship with the Believer that will bring about your Spiritual Birth as a Son-of-God or angel-like being (or being BORN AGAIN). How does this work?
This INDWELLING of the Holy Ghost is a major change in the relationship of Believers with God. He is now much more intimate with them. This new intimacy was brought about by the Cross, for the shedding of Jesus' Blood cleanses the Believer of his Sins so that he becomes pure enough for the Spirit of God to enter and live within him. (This intimacy was not possible before the Cross, for Man was too Sinful for the Holy Ghost to bear and thus He would balk or resist entering him.) Therefore, it is a major part of the Gospel that should not be forgotten or ignored!
Why?
Because this change brings about another BIG change! One is the result of the other, so they go hand in hand, for one grows out of the other. For, such is the Promise of the Father.
What an honor it is to be a chosen vessel for this Holy Flow! It is something to be cherished and certainly not resisted! For, God has promised it.
So, don't expect a passive spectator. He wants to direct! He wants to lead! (And you need to follow.) Let HIM be active as HE wants! HE wants to work through you, and Manifest HIS Power and Presence!
But, how do I get Him to do that?
In fact, the Baptism of the Holy Ghost is not an option for Believers. Rather God desires it for all who come to know of Jesus and want to establish that intimate relationship with Him that His sacrifice was to bring. So, don't hang back. Come and receive all that God has for you. Don't just get half of the Gospel! Get the Full Gospel! And get the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.
How do I do that? How can I get Jesus to Baptize me with His Holy Spirit? What does it take?
But, what if I have trouble getting the Holy Spirit Baptism? It isn't always that easy, is it? Are there any difficulties?
FIRST BARRIER:
Naturally, there is often timidity or fear on the part of the Believer.
The Baptism is a new and strange experience, to many. And some become
too inhibited to really give it a fair try. But, it is nothing to be
afraid of! In fact, most of the mystics down through history have
refered to it as the Spiritual ECSTACY. Others have called it JOY
UNSPEAKABLE (I Peter 1:8), for it often feels so good! And
the burst of emotions that it tends to release have always been
described as pleasurable by those who have experienced it. So, don't
hang back. Open up to this enjoyable experience.
SECOND BARRIER:
Yet, even more troubling, sometimes the Holy Spirit has a reluctance to
become intitimately involved with a particular believer because of some unconfessed
Sin in the Believer's life. All too often, we become socially skilled
at covering up our Sins in the presence of other people. But, God sees
what we really do. And sometimes, He is none too happy with it. So,
if you are experiencing lots of difficulty in obtaining the Holy Ghost
Baptism, you should search your life for Sin, for this may be
inhibiting the Spirit of God from pouring out into you. Spend some
time studying the Bible and searching out what you may be doing wrong.
(Or, if you need to, seek out some Godly counseling.) Seek Holiness
and proper Sanctification!
THIRD BARRIER:
However, nothing seems to be as troubling to God, and nothing seems to
hold up the Baptism of the Holy Ghost as much as is experienced by
Believers who have gone to a Church that condemns or speaks against the
Works or Manifestations of the Holy Ghost. Such churches vex the Holy
Ghost so much that He is reluctant to get involved with anyone who is a
member there. And many find that it will be years before they can coax
the Holy Ghost into Baptizing them, even after they have left such a
church. (It would have been better for them to be a non-believer or
Backslidden than to have stayed in such a church and allowed such
people to dry up the Spirit from off of them. It is an injury that
will take the Spirit of God a long time to get over. You will just
have to be patient and wait, and prove that you are not going to hurt
Him again.)
So, take great care in how you treat the Holy Ghost!
FOURTH BARRIER
Despite the fact that we like to think of God as our puppet, who
will do everything for us that we ask, we have to face the reality
that HIS Will is sovereign. There is nothing that can change it,
at times. And, sometimes, it would seem that HE just plants HIS
feet and will not budge, just to prove who really is the boss.
Unfortunately, it seems that some Seekers do find themsleves falling
into this category. For, sometimes, HE just will not give it! It is
HIS choice to bestow it or not. So, learn to live with it as best
you can.
Wow! But, how do I know if I have the Baptism of the Holy Ghost or not? How can you tell?
Thus, as you might guess from all of this, the Baptism of the Holy Ghost can be quite a loud and noisy affair! (And those of the stodgy Religious Establishment find it quite unsettling to their desired atmosphere of DEAD quiet!)
However, all too often the overly reserved Religious Establishment sees this as over emotionalism, if not Fanaticism or even as Freaks (or weirdos). So, just ignore their lack of understanding!
Moreover, as people are often HEALED in such a QUICKENING experience. who cares what the critics say! If it makes you alive in a healthy way, what can realy be said against it?
But, what, now, is a GIFT?
Jesus describes them this way:
And so it has been, that down through Bible Times and on down through Church History, wherever Believers in God have been, you will find these miraculous Signs or GIFTS occurring.
Other lists of GIFTS are given in the Scriptures. (See Romans 12:4-8 or I Corinthians 12:7-11, 28-31 or Ephesians 4:7-12 or I Peter 4:9-11.) In fact, God declares in His Word that:
Also, realize that the GIFTS don't come as we want or wish. Rather they come as God Wills. (See I Corinthians 12:11-12.) So, don't get your heart set on geting a certain GIFT. But, be willing to take (and make good use of) whatever GIFT God may chose to bestow upon you.
Moreover, keep in mind that these Spiritual Powers or Supernatural GIFTS are not as magic or witchcraft (to be used for YOUR own personal benefit or selfish wants). Rather, they are for ministering or helping the needs of others, particularly other Believers who are also part of Christ's mystical, Supernatural Body, even as you are suppose to be. (See Matthew 23:11-12 and I Corinthians 12:7.)
So, be sure to use your GIFT to help others with.
Furthermore, these GIFTS are our EARNEST or foretaste of our Future (See II Corinthians 1:22 & 5:5.), when we shall become Sons-of-God in Heaven and have god-like powers as if we were Angels (See John 10:34-35). So, do not quench the Spirit of God (See I Thessalonians 5:19-20.) and don't despise prophesy or Divine Utterances (See I Corinthians 14:39.) and don't forbid others to Speak in Tongues. However, let everything be done descently and in order so that confusion does not reign. (See I Corinthians 14:27-33, 40.)
Now you have the Full Gospel! You don't just have half of the Good News about Jesus' sacrifice upon the Cross. You have all of the Good News about the Works and Activities of the Holy Ghost of God that can now also be yours through the Cross. And what Good News this is! Not only can we RETURN to becoming Sons-of-God, as HE orginally intended us to be (through the process of Regeneration or Conversion), but we can have a foretaste or limited measure of the Supernatural Powers that we will enjoy as Angelic Beings with God in our After-life. Surely, this is no small deal!
But, now the ball is in your court. It is up to you. You can seek the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, or you can let it slide by. However, if you pass it up, you will be missing one of the most important experiences of your whole life. (In fact, your whole eternity will depend on your decision!) So, do not take it lightly.
Instead, come and fellowship with us. Learn more about Engiftment and the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. And, the more you know of it, the easier it will be. So, don't hang back. Come and get involved with us, today!
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Now, if we read that account carefully, we find that Jesus said:
FIRST, in the world to come, we know that all the wicked and unsaved will come to stand before God's Throne for Judgement on the Great Day of Judgement (Revelations 20:11-15). At that time, the Apostle Paul writes that our conscience (which is the Holy Ghost) will testify to God concerning both one's good deeds and one's bad deeds (Romans 2:14-16; also John 12:48). At that time, the foolish will speak evil of the Holy Ghost (or call HIM a liar)--which will cause them to be condemned and thrown into the Lake of Fire, where they will burn in flames for eternity (and from which there is no forgiveness nor rescue). It will be final and unforgivable!
SECOND, in this world, as we study Jesus Ministry, we find a very signiicant change here. Before the Religious Establishment accused HIM of using the Devil's powers to make miracles, HE use to teach openly, walk among the cities and civilization, and heal everyone. After that accusation, HE became withdrawn, took to hills and countryside, taught only in parables (so only HIS disciples could fully understand HIS Teachings), and began to require more of people for them to get healed. Truly, there was a price to pay in this world for so falsely accusing HIM! And, so it will be today, for those who speak against the Gifts and Works of the Holy Ghost! Beware!
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