The main purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to know the love of God and to be filled to all fulness with Him so that we can be effective witnesses! The Holy Spirit is primarily concerned with character (inner holiness) first, so that we can then know how to properly use the gifts He gives to point others to Jesus, not us.

Part 2 of the second most important message of Christianity after salvation. Every Christian should know WHO & WHAT the baptism of the Holy Spirit if for, and HOW to be filled with Him. Evidence of the Holy Spirit is unconditional love & boldness...

Part 1 of the second most important sermon of Christianity after salvation...abundant life! We can't follow God's commandments in our own strength. We need help! Jesus is our first helper, but the Holy Spirit is our second. Let's make ourselves available for God to work through us by the power of the Holy Spirit!

The book of Acts is all about "action"! The divine order, modeled by Jesus, is to do first, then teach. He didn't just preach theory, He lived incarnationally. He also ordered those that were His, to wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, because that's where the power for action comes from!

The Salvation Army is much more than just Christmas collection boxes and thrift stores. They are about saving souls, growing saints, and serving suffering humanity. Their work is evident in the abundant fruit of their ministries around the world. They are being the church (in action)... Are you?