(christians only) how to get baptized with the Holy spirit!!!?
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You can't force the Spirit -- wait patiently, and know that God loves you.  The Spirit is a gift.
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Godsman,\n\nMy father was a Baptist minister, so I grew up in church. About 12 years ago, I was “baptized in the Spirit.” That is what makes me “Pentecostal.” The Holy Spirit first came on the day of Pentecost, and so we are called “Pentecostal” because we believe that the Christian experience and practice should be the same now as at the beginning. \n\nThe rules I follow are:\n\nLove God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength.\nLove my neighbor as myself.\nThe Great Commission: to go into all the world and make disciples\n\nAs a “Pentecostal,” the “baptism in the Holy Spirit,” healing, speaking in tongues and all the other practices of the early church are important to me. Many feel that the early church was inaugurated by miracles and signs and wonders, and then they faded away, but I feel they are just as possible and just as necessary today.\n\nI hope this helps.\n\nGod bless.
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Baptism is a real sacrament. It is how someone becomes a Christian. You are washed and cleaned of original sin that came from Adam. You receive the holy spirit. It is not symbolic it is necessary for salvation. Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit.( Matthew 28:19)\nother bible verses:\n    Acts 2:38\n    Acts 22:16\n   1 Peter 3:20-21
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Thanks for suggesting the 4 key points baptism, salvation, requirements at Lord's Supper (communion)& hierarchy. Following, is what the “The Churches of God in the Fellowship of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ”, publish about those topics:-\n\nBAPTISM\nFollowing conversion and the accompanying baptism in the Holy Spirit into the one Body, the Lord’s command is that the disciple should then be baptised by immersion in water and received into a Church of God.\nAnyone seeking fellowship who is already baptised as a believer into the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, would not be rebaptised. Infant sprinkling is unacceptable as unscriptural. (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-42, 10:47,48; 1 Cor.12:13)\n\nSALVATION\nAt the new birth, through personal acceptance of Christ as Saviour and Lord, a person becomes a child of God, and a member of the Church which is His Body, into which he is baptised in the one Spirit. (John 1:12; 1 Cor. 12:13, 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal 3:26,28)\nNo person, born again, and therefore baptised into the Church which is the Body of Christ, can ever be lost again. Therefore the teaching of the falling away of believers, so far as eternal life is concerned, is false. (John 10:27-30; 1 Cor. 3:15)\n\nLORD'S SUPPER\nThe Breaking of the Bread is held on the first day of the week, the Lord’s day. At the beginning of the service, a brother goes to the table and, first for the bread and then for the wine, gives thanks, breaks or pours, then distributes for all to partake. Only those who have been baptised by immersion as disciples, and have been added to the church are eligible to partake of the bread and wine.\nBrethren then offer worship and thanksgiving by the Spirit of God, through the Great High Priest over God’s House, and in the heavenly sanctuary. This constitutes the holy priesthood service of the people of God. All are encouraged to say the Amen, but beyond this and the singing, sisters take no audible part in the meeting for the Breaking of the Bread, or on any other occasion when the assembly meets ‘in Church’. On all such occasions sisters have their heads covered. After the worship is over a brother may minister  the Word. (Acts 2:41,42, 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:2-18, 20-29, 14:34-38; Phil.3:3; Heb: 10:19-22)\n\nHIERARCHY\nAt least two overseers or elders are associated with every  church, and wherever possible, deacons also. Overseers meet regularly for prayer and discussion, and separately with the deacons. (Acts 14:23; Phil. 1:1; Titus 1:5)\nThe Churches are grouped in recognised areas, corresponding in principle to the groupings of New Testament Churches in Roman provinces. The overseers in each area (usually termed Districts) meet regularly for consultation, on the principle that local overseers deal with matters in their own church, and overseers collectively at District level with matters affecting the Churches in the District. Any matter beyond the capacity of local overseers, or any  failure on their part in judgement, would go to overseers at District level for counsel and help. (2 Cor. 8:1,19; Gal. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:1, 5:1-4)\nOverseers in a country may meet by arrangement. Overseers of all the Churches world-wide meet at regular intervals. By this means, unity of teaching and practice is maintained throughout all the Churches. (Acts 15; 1 Cor. 4:17, 11:16; 2 Cor. 8:19-23; 1 Pet. 5:1-4 )\nThere is no system of clergy and laity. All the brethren are encouraged in the exercise of their gift. The apostle Peter described himself simply as a ‘fellow elder’. The Church of God in Philippi comprised only of saints, overseers and deacons. (1 Cor. 14:26-33, 40; Eph. 4:10-13; Phil. 1:1; 1 Pet. 5:1)\n\nFrom the scriptures referenced, and their similar approach to other topics, they appear to be closest in doctrine and teachings as the original churches Jesus and the Apostles built.\n\nA major indicator of closeness in discipleship to Jesus is the demonstration by this church of
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Baptism, is a step in the right direction but not the end result of your efforts. If you die while being baptized you still have no hope of getting to heaven if your heart is evil. Likewise if you die with a pure heart right before you get baptized, God saw the intent of the heart, and you would be saved. He doesn't do the doctrinal nit-picking people do.
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Start with what Jesus said was the Greatest Commandment and learn to love God with all your heart.\nNext work on the 2nd greatest, to love others as yourself.  If you do that, you will have friends, both Christian and pre-Christian.\nLast, work on the Great Commission (which comes after the Greatest Commandment).  If you do that, you will share Jesus with others.
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Well, first you have to believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven.  You have to ask for forgiveness of your sins and believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried, and then rose three days later.  Romans 10:9 says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved".  Romans 10:13 says "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved".  You have to believe all of this and then ask Jesus to forgive you and save you.  Good luck and GOD BLESS!!
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Turn away from sins. \nAccept Jesus Christ as your Savior. \nThat will make you a Christian and inherit God's promises of everlasting life and a life full of love and blessings. \nLove others as you love yourself. \nLive in active faith in God.\nPray constantly and make the Bible as your source of truth. \n\nGOD is Good all the time!
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Does your church have gowns that you are baptized in? The church I was baptized in did? If not--You can wear short, just make sure you have dark clothing on & you shouldn't have anything to worry about.\n\nCONGRATULATIONS MY SISTER ON YOUR NEW LIFE!!!!\n\nYou have just made the best & most important decision of your life---and you made the right one!!!
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Believe in Jesus Christ, repent for your sins, and be baptized.
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right after salvation "Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? \nAnd he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord..." Acts 10 vs 47 and 48\n\nBut the thing to keep in mind is that getting baptised dose not help you get into heaven it the act of salvation that dose that! The man on the cross next to Jesus did not get baptised but he got saved! Baptism in water is a sign to outhers that you have been baptized in the blood of Jesus!
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YES,  I would like to say welcome into the family.  I have been water baptized years ago, but I have been speaking in my heavenly language for a few years now.  It is the one true way you can talk to God and no one else knows what you are saying but Him.  It is your inter most thoughts and feelings about your wants, needs and desires.  Make it a point to do so everyday to stay connected to Him in a special way.
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First of all the Holy Spirit must be dealing with your heart and you will know. You ask Him to forgive you of all the wrong you have done and really mean it, you will know that He is there, He will come and live inside your heart and you will be a brand new person. God Bless you.
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Cry out to the Lord and ask him to forgive you.  Repent and ask Him to help you.  A lot of times we try to handle things on our own and make it on our own, and that is why we fail over and over again.  But God said to acknowledge Him and seek Him for everything.  If God wants you to be saved, righteous, and holy (and He does!), don't you think that He will help you be those things if you ask Him?\n\n\nYou cannot do it alone!\n\n1 John 5:14  \nAnd this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: \n15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. \n\nJames 4:7 \nSubmit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. \n\nProverbs 3:6  \nIn all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.\n\nMatthew 26:41 \nWatch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.\n\nPrayer.  Ask the Lord to help you.\nIf you trust Him and seek Him, He won't leave you or forsake you, but He will do just what He said.
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First of all, becoming a Christian means accepting Jesus Christ as your Saviour.  You do this by praying a simple prayer.  Here is a prayer if you would like to use it.\n\nDear Heavenly Father, I come to you and ask that you would come into my heart and lead my life.  I admit that I am a sinner and need and want forgiveness from you.  I believe that your son Jesus died on the cross for my sins and  came alive again on the 3rd day and went to Heaven.  I accept Jesus as my lord and saviour.  Please lead me to the truth through you.  Amen  \n\nStart with getting yourself a Bible.  A good place to start is in the Gospels in the New Testament.  The Book of John in the New Testament is a great place to start.  Pray to God that he would forgive you of your sins and that he would lead you in the right direction.  He will answer you and lead you.  Look around for a church to go to.  Talk with the Pastor at the church, he can help you.\n\nThe Gospels in the New Testament tell about Jesus' life and all that Jesus did for us.\n\nMay God Bless you and keep you safe, I will pray for you.
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I was baptized as a baby in a traditional church and as an adult in a Charismatic church.  Next trip to Israel, I may do it again in the Jordan.  Not that I feel  I need to, but just thought it would be nice and honorable to the Lord Jesus.  He did it as an adult.\nI Cr 13;8a\n11-19-6
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You must remember that recieving the Holy Spirit and being Baptized or Filled with the Holy Spirit are 2 different events that took/take place.  If they both meant the same thing then why did Jesus breathe on them and told them to receive the Holy Spirit and then command them to wait on the Promise of the Father (Baptism of the Holy Spirit).  When one recieve's Christ he is now born again and Spirit of God(Holy Spirit, Jesus) now resides in them.  Which means they now have access to the promises of God's Word (means other things as well-but i'm focusing on a point).  But, when a person is filled with the Holy Ghost or has been Baptized in the Holy Ghost, the evidence of them being filled is Power. Jesus said in (Acts 1v8), But you shall recieve power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you...