“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matthew 3:11 John speaks of Christ being above him in dignity and pre-eminence. John speaks of how he might magnify Christ. John may have had power, for he came in the spirit, Christ has more. Even though John was truly great in the sight of the Lord, he thinks of himself unworthy to be in the place of attendance upon Christ. God strengthens those who are weak. God puts honor on those who are humble. This…
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You Will Receive Power – Part One
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea, Samaria and to the end of the Earth.” Acts 1:8 The main purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is to provide power to communicate the message of Jesus to others. The purpose of the baptism is to receive power to deliver the message to those who do not have a personal relationship with God. We can have forgiveness, learn how to follow Jesus, and fulfill His purpose in our lives. The greek word for power is dunamis. It means more than strength or ability;…
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Baptism of Repentance
He went into all the vicinity of the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 3:3, Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:4 Repentance – the greek word metanoeo means to turn around, to make a complete change. This change is to turn away from evil (sin) and turn toward God through faith in Jesus Christ our Savior. It’s changing our thoughts about God. Our attitude needs to also change towards God. We ned to daily search ourselves for sin and ask for forgives. Repentance means changing the leadership in our lives. Letting God have total leadership in our life. we cannot serve satan anymore. Before salvation…