Does The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Belong In Today’s Church?

By Dr. Rod East

The book is all about the Holy Spirit and the need for today's church (The Body of Christ) to receive the baptism of said Spirit.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781728341491

Dr. Rod East

I was born in March 1949; I have my PhD in ministry and theology. I was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. I have lived in California most of my adult life. I have over 24 years in military service. I am an ordained minister. I have been married for over 45 years. I love the Lord Jesus Christ with all my being.

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Published by AuthorHouse 01/03/2020

ISBN: 978-1-7283-4148-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-7283-4149-1 (e)

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CONTENTS

Preface

Chapter 01   Enter the Holy Spirit

Chapter 02   Speaking In A New Tongue!

Chapter 03   Receiving Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 04   My Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 05   The Fruit the Holy Spirit

Chapter 06   The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 07   Conclusions.

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PREFACE

T he answer to that question is yes! And it is my task and obligation to clarify this stand by using the Word of God, King James Version, and the reference books that support that translation, New American Standard Version, and my life experiences as a Christian and a Pastor. These will be my primary resources.

It would behoove the reader of this thesis to review the Clarification of Terms, so we have the same understanding, because I have found that my understanding of a term can mean something different to the person who is reading it.

Allow the Holy Spirit to minister to your spirit as you read this information on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit¹, for the Holy Spirit will speak only what he hears from God the Father.²

Clarification of Terms

Baptism of the Holy Spirit in the Charismatic Movement and in the Pentecostal Movement or any other movement of God is the same baptism that happened at the day of Pentecost, like the gift of Salvation, you have to receive