Acts 19:4-6

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Acts 19:4-6

4Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”
5On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
6And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
— Acts 19:4-6

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Receiving the Spirit
Illustration of Acts 19:2 NLT; Acts 19:4-6 NLT

Illustration of Acts 19:2 NLT; Acts 19:4-6 NLT -- "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" [Paul] asked them. "No," they replied, "we haven't even heard that there is a Holy Spirit." ... Paul said, "John's baptism called for repentance from sin. But John himself told the people to believe in the one who would come later, meaning Jesus." As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in other tongues and prophesied.

Proof They Belong
Illustration of Acts 19:6 NIV

Illustration of Acts 19:6 NIV -- When Paul placed his hands on [the people he had just baptized], the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

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