THE HOLY SPIRIT (Lesson Three)
Two Measures of The Holy Spirit
Review
III. Measures (in a limited way) of The Holy Spirit (the original Greek word is ‘Parakletos’ which means
called to one’s side, and was used of someone who helped others by defending or comforting them.
Used as Counselor, Comforter or Helper when referring to the Holy Spirit). John 14:16-17; 15:26
A. Baptismal Measure B. Secondary (Supernatural Gifts)
1. Prophesied in Joel 2:28-32 (671) 1. Prophesied in Joel 2:28-32
2. Promised by Jesus to Apostles 2. Given to some of disciples
John 14:15-21 (794); Acts 19:6 (819)
Acts 1:4-8 (801) 1 Cor. 12:7-11 (848)
3. Received by Apostles. Acts 2:1-4,14-21 (801) 3. By laying on of apostles’ hands.
4. Received by Cornelius. Acts 10:44-48; 11:12-18 Acts 19:6 (819); Romans 1:11(829)
2 Timothy 1:6 (879)
5. Given by Jesus. Matthew 3:11 (705) 4. Given by the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:11
6. Not to save. Acts 2:1-4 (801) 5. Not to save. Romans 1:11 (829)
7. Purpose: 6. Purpose: 1 Cor. 12:1-10,28-30 (848)
a. To guide in truth. John 14:26 (794) 7. To help until N.T. was written.
Ephesians 4:11-13 (865)
8. Ceased sometime after the apostle
b. To confirm what they taught. Hebs. 2:3-4(883) John died. 1 Cor.13:8-13
c. To comfort them. John 14:16-22 (794)
d. For God & Christ to be with them. John 14:23-26
8. Occurred twice: Acts 2 (Jews) and Acts 10 (Gentiles)
Closing: The baptismal measure occurred only twice in God’s word (Acts 2 and Acts 10) so there is
no baptismal measure today. Since the apostle John was the last apostle, there is no apostle
who can lay hands on someone to give supernatural gifts today. Do Christians have the
baptismal measure and supernatural gifts today? The Bible answer: NO
