The Greek word ‘baptizo’ primarily means to immerse, submerge, or dip into water, however ‘to be baptized in the Spirit’ refers to a spiritual experience where believers receive the Holy Spirit, often accompanied by outward signs like speaking in tongues.
Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.
Baptism with the Holy Spirit is an empowering experience, equipping Spirit-filled believers for witness and ministry. Extending from this is the belief that all the spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament are to be sought and exercised to build up the church.( 1 Corinthians 14:22
Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.)
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
After receiving the Baptism of the Holyspirit, the disciples received the anointing of God granting the ability and assignment to minister and immediately 3,000 people were added unto them. It is also called the Lepers anointing(1st Level anointing ). It comes with the grace to attract souls into kingdom God by ensample of the disciples of Jesus.
John 20:21-22
²¹Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” ²²And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit”
Many times called the Priestly anointing and a 2nd level anointing where believers receive a fresh baptism to serve God at higher degree of power; at this level, one can do miracles, they can heal, they can prophesy , spiritual gifts/manifestational gifts are generally activated in them.
The “infilling of the Holy Spirit” refers to a spiritual experience where a believer is filled with the Holy Spirit, leading to a deeper connection with God and empowerment for Christian service being ministry. It’s often described as a fresh impartation of the Spirit’s presence and power. This experience is distinct from initial salvation, though it may coincide with it, and it’s something believers can seek and experience throughout their lives.
Acts 4:29-31
²⁹And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, ³⁰By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
³¹And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
The Kingly anointing is the 3rd level of Anointing and its comes with a spiritual infilling that grants great levels of boldness and unlimited power, prayer is nolonger powerless at this level, great grace is poured out at this level, one commands even fear around them.
However, because of laziness and lack of zeal, many ministers do remain at level two…but a consistent communion/fellowship with Gods Spirit while serving will activate different dimensions of Grace in a believer but of course with word study.
Even mysteries are unlocked, revelation knowledge is accessed. We see offices of Christ in action and much more, eg special miracles , great works and mighty deeds are seen. Christ is made manifest in an unusual way bringing believers in great dimensions of Faith and Service as one body.
1 Corinthians 12:12-13
¹²For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. ¹³For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Prophetic Utterance:
I have the life of God in me, the Glory of the Father has given me life.
The life of my flesh is by the Spirit of God.
I am empowered to manifest Gods greatness.
Every breath of mine praises the Lord.
I am a life giving Spirit and the very best of God manifesting Gods works.
Guiding text:
Ezekiel 37:4-5
⁴Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. ⁵Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live: