You are saved by the Baptism of Jesus Christ but you are empowered through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. He takes the teachings of Christ and makes them alive to believers allowing them to understand their meaning and incorporate them into their lives.
The Holy Spirit gives us the courage to stand up for what who we believe in!
By laying on his hands here, Paul was demonstrating his apostolic authority. He was also affirming the unity of the new church in Ephesus with the church in Jerusalem, whose members were also were empowered by the Holy Spirit to speak in foreign languages.
This speaking in tongues was a sign to others that they were part of the body of Christ.
Acts 19:4-7
4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. 7
11 indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Matthew 3:11
4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:4
8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Mark 1:8
16 John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Luke 3:16
17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:17
17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;
Mark 16:17
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