Has anyone experienced the baptism in the Holy Spirit?
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This was really cool.  I had been a Christian at that point for about 2 years.  I was driving to go see a friend who was in a really bad situation and I was praying.  I suddenly realized that I wasn't speaking English anymore.  I didn't know what I was saying, but I could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit warming me and a calming sense washed over me.  I also knew just what to say and do when I saw my friend.  I've never been the same since.
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It was early when I felt the Savior's love...maybe about 8.  As I got older I was getting a better understanding (17) but I didn't get fill with the Holy Spirit until 3 yrs ago.  It has been an awesome journey!  My bad has worked out for my good, as well the good working for my good.  I thank God for all things.!
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I have.\nIt is wonderful. \nAny prayer prompted by God is a prayer God wants to answer.( repeated from a radio ministry)\n\nSome people regard speaking in tongues EVIDENCE of having the Holy Spirit. \n\nYahoo! Answerers \n\n\n\nBe careful of what fisherman is fishing from you. Or which fisherman is fishing for you.
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I went on a mission trip to Mexico recently, and while I was there we went to a Mexican church. It was AWSOME! We didn't understand everything they said, but we knew that we were worshiping the same God. It was really cool.\n\nThey did some stuff differently but when they went to praise God we could feel His presence. We knew we were with fellow Christians and it was awsome.
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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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I was Baptized in the river Jordan, but not all people can do that.  It cost a lot of money to get it arranged, and they have to get the Priest the family and their guest there, and then they have a gathering, a party after ward, it cost a lot.  These days it cost too much, it is not very safe, and the river is drying out, not enough rain.  It is in the desert after all,\n\nI think some churches still do that, not all of course.  The reason is, because Baptism now down inside the church, and it is easier to pour the water over the head, and then anoint the person with oil after ward.  That is the only difference, but all the procedures and the words are the same.\n\nIt does not matter how a person is being Baptize.  Whether they are immerse in the water, or sprinkled with it as you might wrong think, or poured the water over their head.  What matter is receiving the Baptizim itself.  \n\nIN the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.
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I was invited a mate's baptism and the testimonies I heard there made me think,'These people really think they actually know Jesus.' Something about the peace they had made me cry. When the pastor brought a message about people of the world seeking answers through drink, drugs, sex and anti-depressants it struck a nerve because I was on anti-depressants at the time. He asked if anyone who would like to be blessed by Jesus would raise their hand and when I did I was instantly baptised in the Holy Spirit. In the course of 2 hours or so I went from being a sceptic to being a child of God......
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Well once you become bapitized the Holy Spirit is a permanent fixture in your being. It is a spiritual power that helps you to overcome sin. Once in a while some individuals will have a surge of this power. When I experienced it, I was overcome with a range of emotions, ranging from happiness and joy to complete comfort. Throughout the experience I could not stop crying and aftewards I felt as if I could take on the world. It really is an indescribable feeling; I'm postive I'm not doing it justice. It is something you just have to experience for yourself.
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Christians (typically) receive the Holy Spirit for the frst time at baptism.\n\nThe Blessed Virgin received the Holy Spirit at conception.\n\nSt. John the Baptist received the Holy Spirit in his mother's womb.\n\nThe apostles received the Holy Spirit officially at Pentecost, and demonstrably, many other times, as well.
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Yes.  And the pastor touched on all the answers that I have been answering on yahoo.  God gave me the assurance, He knows.  I feel so blessed.  Not only that, God is pouring a healing on the congregation at 6:00 evening service at River of Life Fellowship.  So, I'm going to be there at that time also.
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I was baptized by immersion at the age of 8 for the remission of my sins. Then I recieved the gift of the Holy Ghost as my companion. I renew these covenants at church every Sunday.
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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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I do.\n\nI would go with the Baptism. . . I was Baptized (Confirmed and recieved my first Eucharist) last year at the Easter Vigil (Yes, I am a Catholic Convert) and it means a lot to me.\n\nAs I was being Baptized, and the Priest said those wonderful words "I Baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit", I heard, in my heart, someone say "Welcome Home".  I know it wasn't the Priest or anyone around me - can't explain it, but I know, deep down, that it was God talking to me.  (I know, it sounds weird and "preachy" but it happened.)\n\nAll of them are very special, and more people should be moved by the events that go on.
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I have seen the divine happen.  I have seen a drunk who hated people turn his whole life over after the divine saving power of Jesus Christ touched his life.  There is no greater miracle that can be seen than see a soul that is damned to hell be brought to the light through the shed blood of the Saviour.  see if you need that miracle too: www.needgod.com
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The evidence in Acts was speaking in tongues, and that was called Baptism in the Holy Spirit.  Also try 1 corinthians chapter 14, and it will talk about the gift of tongues, and speaking in tongues from the baptism.  two different tongues.
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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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The term originally derives from Acts chapter 2 where the early Christians were gathered together on the day of Pentecost, and were baptized by fire in fulfillment of the prophecy given by Joel in the Old Testament.\n\nMany Christians believe that the supernatural ability to speak in other tongues is the evidence of baptism by fire (also called baptism in/with/by the Holy Spirit.) I do not believe there is enough scriptural evidence to fully support this (as being the ONLY evidence), but thought I should include it, as I think your question mentioned wanting to know the evidence. I think a greater evidence of this baptism is in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) being manifested, and most importantly, in the ability to effectivly witness to the unique life, death and resurrection of Christ, and His transforming power in your own life.