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A divine act, promised by John the Baptist and by Jesus Christ, whereby the Holy Spirit initiates Christians into realised union and communion with the glorified Jesus Christ, thus equipping and enabling them for sanctity and service.
John the Baptist anticipates baptism with the Spirit Jn 1:33 pp Mt 3:11 pp Mk 1:8 pp Lk 3:16
Jesus Christ promises baptism with the Spirit Ac 1:4-5 See also Lk 24:49; Ac 1:8
Ac 2:2-4 at Pentecost On subsequent occasions: Ac 8:15-17; Ac 10:44-47; Ac 19:6 A work of God recognised by Jewish Christians as experienced by Gentiles: Ac 10:46-47; Ac 11:15-17; Ac 15:8
Ac 2:38-39 See also Ac 2:16-18; Joel 2:28-29; Gal 3:2-5