The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

 From the unique day, every new believer receives The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit the moment they believe in Christ, for the forgiveness of sin. At the moment of salvation, a person immediately undergoes a baptism; a dry spiritual baptism; the Baptism of the Holy Spirit which places them into the Body of Christ. 
 Jesus taught His disciples about this same spiritual baptism the night He was betrayed. He told them: "The Holy Spirit resides WITH you and He will be IN you." In Acts chapter 1, only 10 days before the Day of Pentecost, Jesus reminded them of this truth: "John baptized with water (a water baptism of repentance) but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit (a spiritual baptism of the heart) not many days from now." 
 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit began with those who turned from their sin and believed in the Lord. However, the Baptism of Fire spoken of by John, is a future judgement that will fall on unbelievers at the Great White Throne. The Baptism of Fire is yet to take place in the lives of those who do not believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Baptism of Fire is God's judgement on Unbelievers.
 John's message is a sobering one and every one of us should praise God for our great salvation. May all who have been baptized into Christ be used by Him to tell forth the glorious gospel of God to those who remain dead in their trespasses and sin. May our lives be a living testimony to those who have yet to place their trust in Christ so that they may be saved from the wrath to come.
Luke 3:16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, the message of John the Baptist is a sobering one. Thank You that we have been Baptized by the Holy Spirit, into the body of Christ, and have been saved by grace through faith in Him. We pray for those that remain dead in their sin and are facing the terrible Baptism of Fire, which awaits all those who do not believe in His name, for the forgiveness of sin and life everlasting. Look down in mercy on the fallen race of mankind, and use us as instruments to tell others about the gospel of grace. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.