The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - The Genuine and the Counterfeit -- Zac Poonen -- September 11, 2021

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The speaker emphasizes that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a transformative experience that goes beyond mere behavioral improvement, requiring a deep, internal change of heart devoted to God. He stresses that this experience is not for everyone but is specifically for those who are desperately thirsty for more than their current comfortable Christian life. True desire for the Spirit is what draws one to Christ, just as one seeks forgiveness for sin.

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If anyone is thirsty, let him come and drinkJesus promises that from the innermost being of those who thirst will flow rivers of living water, which is God's will for every believer.John 7:37

Recognizing our powerlessness like the early disciplesEven after walking with Jesus, the disciples were locked behind doors in fear until they received the mighty power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

John the Baptist points to Jesus as the baptizerJust as John pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away sin, he also identified Him as the one who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.John 1:29–33

Wait for the power of the Holy SpiritJesus told the eager disciples to wait in Jerusalem rather than going out in human zeal, promising they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.Acts 1:8

Tongues of fire resting on each oneWhen the Holy Spirit descended on the day of Pentecost, tongues of fire rested on them to signify that their speech would now be purified and controlled by God.Acts 2:2–3

Let your speech always be with graceThe scripture challenges believers to let their everyday speech be seasoned with grace at all times, which requires the continuous power of the Holy Spirit.Colossians 4:6

The love of God poured out in our heartsThe primary mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit is not speaking in tongues, but having the love of God poured into our hearts to forgive others.Romans 5:5

The impossible standard of the Sermon on the MountThe high standards taught by Jesus, such as overcoming anger and lust, are impossible in human strength and must drive us to ask God for the Holy Spirit.Matthew 5:20–22

Jacob alone with God and brokenJacob had to be left alone, stripped of his deceitful self-reliance, and physically broken by God before he could be transformed and blessed.Genesis 32:24–25

Leaning on the top of his staffHebrews 11 highlights Jacob leaning on his staff, picturing a life of total, daily dependence on God rather than self-effort.Hebrews 11:21

Remaining as a branch in the vineThe secret to bearing spiritual fruit is simply staying connected to Christ the vine, allowing His life and sap to flow effortlessly through us.

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The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - The Genuine and the Counterfeit -- Zac Poonen -- September 11, 2021

Zac Poonen · September 12, 2021 · 1h 4m

The Holy Spirit Repentance

http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/baptism-holy-spirit-genuine-counterfeit Global Online Meeting with Zac Poonen River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

If anyone is thirsty, let him come and drinkJesus promises that from the innermost being of those who thirst will flow rivers of living water, which is God's will for every believer.John 7:37

John the Baptist points to Jesus as the baptizerJust as John pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away sin, he also identified Him as the one who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.John 1:29–33

Jacob alone with God and brokenJacob had to be left alone, stripped of his deceitful self-reliance, and physically broken by God before he could be transformed and blessed.Genesis 32:24–25

Leaning on the top of his staffHebrews 11 highlights Jacob leaning on his staff, picturing a life of total, daily dependence on God rather than self-effort.Hebrews 11:21

Remaining as a branch in the vineThe secret to bearing spiritual fruit is simply staying connected to Christ the vine, allowing His life and sap to flow effortlessly through us.

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