How do I receive the Holy Spirit?
The Spirit is God's gift to every believer. Discover how to receive and walk in the Spirit's power.
12 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
The Ascension and Waiting for the Spirit
Jesus gives final instructions to His apostles, promising they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. He ascends to heaven while they watch. The apostles return to Jerusalem to pray and wait, ...
Peter and Cornelius
God breaks down barriers between Jews and Gentiles as Peter receives a vision and is sent to Cornelius' household. The Holy Spirit falls on Gentiles, confirming that salvation is for all people.
Spiritual Gifts and One Body
The Spirit gives diverse gifts to the church for the common good. Though many parts, we are one body in Christ. Every member is needed; none is superior. We should desire the greater gifts.
The Altar of Incense and Other Instructions
God provides instructions for the altar of incense, the bronze basin, the anointing oil, and the incense. These final elements of tabernacle worship reveal the beauty and fragrance of approaching God.
The Ordination of Aaron and His Sons
Leviticus 8 records the solemn ordination ceremony of Aaron and his sons as priests. Through washing, clothing, anointing, and sacrifice, God consecrated His servants for sacred ministry—a process t...
Saul Anointed and Proclaimed King
Samuel privately anoints Saul, who experiences the Spirit's transformation. Later, at Mizpah, Saul is publicly chosen by lot and proclaimed king, though some despise him.
Saul Attempts to Kill David
Jonathan defends David to his father, but Saul's rage returns. After multiple escape attempts—from Saul's spear, from his house, to Samuel's protection—David becomes a fugitive.
Paul's First Missionary Journey Begins
The Holy Spirit sends Barnabas and Saul from Antioch, launching the Gentile mission. They proclaim Christ in Cyprus and Pisidian Antioch, facing both acceptance and rejection.
Lawsuits and Sexual Purity
Paul rebukes believers for taking disputes to secular courts. He warns against sexual immorality: your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. You were bought at a price—honor God with your body.
Guarding the Gospel
Paul writes from prison to encourage Timothy, calling him to fan into flame his spiritual gift, not be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul, and guard the good deposit of faith through the Holy Spirit's p...
John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism
John the Baptist preaches a baptism of repentance in the wilderness, preparing the way for the Lord. Jesus is baptized, and heaven opens as the Spirit descends and the Father declares, "You are my bel...
Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
Paul opens Ephesians with a magnificent hymn of praise detailing the spiritual blessings believers possess in Christ—chosen before creation, redeemed by His blood, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.
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