The baptism with the Holy Spirit is not meant to be a theological truth we affirm but never experience. God intended it to be a very real encounter with His power, and He intended it to be a gift to believers. If you have questions about what the baptism with the Holy Spirit is or wonder why it even matters, this episode will help you!  Scripture references:The Father's promise: Ezekiel Jesus was baptized with the Holy Spirit: Luke Jesus is the baptizer with the Holy Spirit: Matt  The baptism with the Holy Spirit...• glorifies and reveals Jesus as never before (John • gives believers power to continue Jesus' ministry (Luke • gives believers a deeper passion to save unbelievers (Acts 2)• gives believers a new power in and desire for prayer and worship (Acts 2, 3, • gives believers a deeper love for and richer insight into the Word of God (John • gives believers manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor • gives believers a deeper love for one another (Acts (From Foundations of Pentecostal Theology by Guy P Duffield and Nathaniel M. Van Cleave)