Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?
The Apostle Paul asked this very important question of the twelve saved disciples of Christ, at Ephesus. (Acts 19:2) They were statled by the question and answered, "We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Spirit". Later in acts 19:6 when they prayed together, "The Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied". This should have been expected since in all four gospels we are told that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit.
What is it for?
Power for service, "But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Spirit has come upon you". (Acts 1:8) Power in witnessing, not only in words but in claiming healing, deliverance, in prayer, in understanding the Word and Power to overcome sin and live a victrious life. (Romans 8:26;John 16:14;Luke 24:49; Acts 9:17-20) Even Jesus healed because He was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Acts 10:38) It is the power for your specific ministry.
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