Tuesday, March 12, 2013

We are Spirit-filled

Last week, we learned that baptism is a sign & seal of the blood of Christ, which saves us FROM our sin.
This week, while we acknowledge that we are saved FROM our sin, we also begin to reckon with the fact that we are also saved FOR a purpose.  Indeed, forgiveness from and freedom for are often held together in Scriptural references to baptism.

Observe ...

Tuesday
Acts 1:5 & 2:38
At the Ascension, Jesus foretells the baptism of the Spirit in distinction from the John's baptism.
At Pentecost, Peter marries repentance and reception of the Spirit together in the act of baptism.
So, what do you believe is the "normal" relationship between baptism, repentance & the Holy Spirit (many Christians disagree.  You may want to wonder about that as well.)

Wednesday
Romans 8: 9-11
Again, what does this passage teach about the "normal" relationship between sin, salvation, the Spirit of God, Christ & life?

Thursday
I Corinthians 12: 12-14
What does the Holy Spirit do?  What is the relationship between this action and baptism?

Friday
Acts 19:1-12 (sermon text)
How is this encounter different from the "normal" relationship between the Spirit and baptism? Is baptism of repentance/baptism FROM sin enough?  What other meaning/purpose of baptism is required?

Weekend
Titus 3:3-7
Does your Bible have titles?  What is this section entitled? Why are we saved?  HOW are we saved?  (two answers required!) What benefit comes with our salvation?

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