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012 The initial evidence for the baptism in the Holy Spirit


Some of us may feel we just ‘know’ we are filled with the Spirit. Others of us may say there is evidence in our lifestyles. Listen to Dr David Petts for a fully Biblical (rather than experiential) explanation that there should be evidence and what it should be.

Scripture references:

Ephesians 5:18


Evidence is to be expected:
Acts 2
Acts 6:3
Acts 8:18
Acts 10:44-46
Acts 19:1-7


What Evidence is to be Expected?
Acts 2:1-4, 8:14-24, 10:44-48, and 19:1-7.
Acts 2:7-12
Acts 2:16-17
Acts 10:44-48
Acts 11:15-17
Acts 19:1-7


Do All Speak in Tongues?
1 Corinthians 12:30
1 Corinthians 14:18-19
1 Corinthians 14:4,14-15
1 Corinthians 14:5, 13, 27-28
1 Corinthians 12:29-30


The Challenge of Christian Experience
1 Corinthians 4:6

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011 Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Distinct from Regeneration


Despite the Holy Spirit’s work at conversion, here Dr David Petts refutes the arguments that suggest that all believers are baptised with the Holy Spirit at conversion.

Scripture References:

A Distinct Purpose:

Luke 24:49

Acts 1:4-8

Mark 16:15ff

Hebrews 2:4

1 Corinthians 12:7, 13

A Different Manner of Reception:

Acts 8:18, 19:6

Acts 2:4, 10:46, 19:6

A Delay in Timing:

after water baptism:

Acts 8:4-25

Acts 19:1-6

Acts 2:38

Mark 16:16

Matthew 28:19

The Meaning of 1 Corinthians 12:13:

The problems disappear if we translate the first part of 1 Corinthians 12:13 as follows:

For we have all been baptized in one Spirit for (i.e. for the purpose or benefit of) the one body.

This may be justified on the following grounds:

Although eis frequently bears the meaning ‘into’, this is by no means its only meaning.

eis polemon = for war,

eis ti = ‘for what?’ or ‘why?’

Matthew 3:11 where NIV translates eis as for.  I baptise you in water for repentance.

Paul himself understood and used eis with this force:

1 Corinthians 8:6

Ephesians 4:30

For further discussion of this theme, see the article Baptism in the Spirit in Pauline Thought in JEPTA, Vol. 7, No.3, p. 98ff. See also the article in Pentecostal Perspectives, K. Warrington (Ed), Paternoster, 1998, p98ff.

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010 The Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Introduction


In this podcast, Dr David Petts outlines the foundational doctrines of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

 

Scripture References:

Acts 1:1-9

 

The Spirit coming ON you:

Acts 2:17

Acts 8:15-17

Acts 10:44

Acts 19:6

 

Interchangeable expressions:

  • being baptised in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5, 11:16)
  • receiving a promise (Acts 1:4, 2:39)
  • receiving a gift (Acts 1:4, 2:38, 8:18, 8:20, 10:45, 11:17)
  • receiving power to be witnesses (Acts 1:8)
  • receiving the (gift of the) Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38, 8:15, 8:17, 8:19, 10:47, 19:2)
  • being filled with the Spirit (Acts 2:4)
  • having the Spirit come on, fall on, poured out on, you (Acts 1:8, 2:17, 8:16, 10:44-45, 11:15, 19:6).
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008 The Fruit of the Spirit


One of the great works of the Holy Spirit is the fruit that can grow in our lives. Hear Dr David Petts’ teaching on the subject.

 

Scripture References:

 

1 Corinthians 6:11

1 Peter 1:2

Galatians 5:22-23

 

 

Fruit not Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:11

1 Corinthians 12:30

Galatians 5:22-23

 

The Fruit in the Life of Jesus

 

1 Corinthians 13:13

Matthew 4:3-4

Matthew 27:40

John 13:1-17

Acts 10:38

John 14:9

Romans 5:1

Psalm 16:11

Luke 10:21

Colossians 3:12-14

Galatians 2:20

Romans 5:5

1 Corinthians 13:1ff.

 

Cultivating the Fruit

 

2 Corinthians 3:18

1 John 3:2

Galatians 5:19-21, 5:16, 5:24

 

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007 The Holy Spirit in the work of Sanctification


What is sanctification? What indeed is holiness? How can I become holy? Or am I holy already? Hear answers to all this and more!

 

Scripture references:

 

1 Peter 1:16

2 Peter 1:4

 

The Meaning of Holiness:

 

Genesis 2:3

Exodus 13:2

Exodus 19:10

1 Thessalonians 4:7

Exodus 28:3

 

How can I live a holy life?

 

Holy already:

1 Corinthians 1:2

1 Corinthians 6:11

1 Peter 2:9

Hebrews 10:10

 

Not yet holy:

1 Peter 2:9 cf.1 Peter 1:16

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Ephesians 5:25-27

1 John 3:1-2

 

Christ has done all that was necessary to make us holy:

Ephesians 5:25-26

Hebrews 13:12

Hebrews 10:10

Colossians 1:22

 

Our part:

Romans 6:5, 8, 11, 12.

 

God’s part:

Ephesians 5:26

John 17:17

Hebrews 12:10

 

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006 The Holy Spirit in the work of conversion


Dr David Petts outlines how the Holy Spirit is the agent at work when people are saved.

 

Scripture References:

John 3:5

Titus 3:5

 

The Spirit inspired the Scriptures:

 

1 Peter 1:23

James 1:18

2 Peter 1:20

2 Timothy 3:16

 

The Spirit inspires the Preacher:

 

Acts 1:8

Acts 4:31, 8:29, 16:6-9

Romans 15:18-19

1 Corinthians 2:1-4

1 Thessalonians 1:5

Hebrews 2:3-4

Romans15:18-19

1 Corinthians 2:4-5

1 Thessalonians 1:5

Hebrews 2:3-4

 

The Spirit convicts the Sinner:

 

John 16:8

Acts 2:1-4

Acts 2:5

Acts 2:37-38

Acts 2:23

Luke 5:8

 

The Spirit indwells the Regenerate:

 

Galatians 4:6

Romans 8:9

 

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005 The Holy Spirit in the teaching of Jesus


Dr David Petts deals with some difficult passages where Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit.

 

Scripture References:

 

The Synoptic Gospels

 

The Holy Spirit is a gift from the Father

Luke 11:9-13

 

Miracles performed by the Spirit bear witness to the

nearness of the kingdom of God

Matthew 12:28, cf. Acts 1:4-8, Mark 16:16ff

 

The Spirit helps Christians on Trial

Matthew 10:19-20

Mark 13:9-11

Luke 12:11-12

 

The Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

Matthew 12:22-32

Mark 3:29

Luke 12:10

John 3:18, 36

 

The Gospel of John

 

The Holy Spirit as the Paraclete      

John14:12, 16

John 14:26 cf. 14:17, 15:26, 16:13

 

The Paraclete and the Christian

John 14:16, 14:18

John 16:7

John 14:26

John 16:13-15

John 14:6

John 14:17, 15:26, 16:13

 

The Paraclete and the World

John 16:8-11

John 16:7-8

John 15:26-27

 

 

The Meaning of John 20:22                                   

 

John’s Pentecost

John 20:19-23

Acts 1:13, cf. 2:14

 

The Power but not the Person

John 20:22

John 7:39

 

The New Birth

No scriptures referred to

 

A Prophetic Symbol

John 20:22

John 7:39

John 16:7

Luke 24: 45-49

Acts 1:4-8

 

 

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004 The Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus


Scripture References:

 

The Spirit at Jesus’ Baptism:

 

Matthew 3:1-15

Mark 1:1-8

Luke 3:1-18

John 1:6-28

Matthew 3:11

Mark 1: 8

Luke 3:16

John 1:33

Matthew 4:1

Mark 1:12

Luke 4:1

Luke 4:18ff

 

Baptism and the Spirit:

 

Acts 1:4-8

Matthew 3:16

Mark 1:9-10

Luke 3:21-22

Acts 2:38

 

The Temptation in the Desert:

 

Matthew 4:1

James 1:13

1 Corinthians 10:13:

Hebrews 4:15

Genesis 3

Hebrews 9:14

Luke 4:1

Ephesians 6:17

Matthew 4:4, 7, 10

Luke 3:22

Luke 4:3, 9

Luke 3:22, 4:18ff

 

His Miracle-Working Ministry:

 

Acts 10:38

Luke 3:22

Luke 4:1

Luke 4:14

Luke 4:18

 

His Death and Resurrection:

 

Hebrews 9:14

Romans 8:11

Acts 1:2

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003 The Holy Spirit in the New Testament before Pentecost


Dr Petts continues his explanation of the Holy Spirit’s nature and work by outlining New Testament references before Pentecost, and in this episode, before Christ.

 

Scripture references:

Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist:

Luke 1:5-7, 15 , 67
Acts 2:38-39
Luke 1:15-16
Acts 1:8

Mary – The Virgin Birth:

Matthew 1:18-25
Mark 6:3
Luke 1:30-32, 34, 35-37
Luke 3:23
Luke 2:48-49
Galatians 4:4
1 Corinthians 15:47