Baptists/holy spirit

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Expert: - 3/8/2010


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ok i have been in church all my life. im a baptist and was saved as a young child. I have never really done research on things that i believe i just say that i do. here lately i have been asked multiple questions about what i believe. The biggest question ive been asked is the Holy Spirit. How do you get the holy spirit? I think its when you are saved the holy spirit comes into you, and that you are saved by believing in God and that he died for my sins. so can you give me scripture to support everything and am i right on what i think? Thank you for your time in doing this for me.

God Bless,
Richie

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Hi Richard,

I hope you are well and thank you for this question.

The Holy Spirit is what came down from the Lord on the day of the Pentacost, the Holy Spirit also wrote the Bible, the Word of God. Please also remember that John the Baptist baptised with water whereas Jesus baptised with the Holy Spirit.
You are right in saying that we must believe that we were saved by the Lord on the cross, some say the Holy Spirit comes to you, some say that all have it in them, but it is locked away until they go to the Lord, remember God loves all of us.

Here are some scriptures from the NT that may help:

Luke 1: 15-17
Luke 1: 67
Luke 2: 25-28
Luke 3: 16-17

John 1: 32-33
John 1: 29
Mtthew 3: 11-13

Your thoughts are absolutely correct, please do not be afraid to tell people that, you are one of the Lords chosen that is why people ask you.

Best Regards and God Bless

Clive Heath

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I can answer most questions on the subject of the Baptist/Christian faith. I am an active member of a Baptist Church Fellowship. I study the Bible and the Scriptures every day and have no problem talking to people about this. I am more than happy to answer the Lord's calling and help and support all people that are in need. I believe that is now my role in life.

Experience

Some times people go the wrong way in life because they have been let down by those that are close to them. It is all about trust, compassion and support. I carry out a lot of outreach work, so I know how important these things are to be able to reach people. I have worked with drug addicts and the homeless, as well as young people who have lost their way in life or are in prison.

Organizations
Baptist Fellowship.

Publications
My articles and letters have appeared many times in the local paper.

Education/Credentials
I am am a Deacon and secretary of my church, and also spend lots of time now also ministering to people in old folks homes as well as other outreach work.

Awards and Honors
I have won a National award for working with and supporting sick people.

Past/Present Clients
I do not call them clients, they are people in need of the love of God and of people. I have mentored many young people, including those that are in our local prison, to hopefully live an honest and Christian life.

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