Thematic Bible: Baptism of


Thematic Bible



for he will be great and distinguished in the sight of the Lord; and will never drink wine or liquor, and he will be filled with and empowered to act by the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceBabies In The WombAlcoholequipping, spiritualdrinking, abstention fromSelf DenialSpirit Filled MenBeing Filled With The SpiritGreatness Of JohnFrom The WombDrinking No WineGreat IndividualsAlcoholic BeveragesSymbols of the Holy Spiritghostsgabrielbeeralcoholismhomecoming

For Barnabas was a good man [privately and publicly—his godly character benefited both himself and others] and he was full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith [in Jesus the Messiah, through whom believers have everlasting life]. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth InFaith, And Blessings Of Godequipping, spiritualChurch, IncreasingSpirit Filled MenAdditionsThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationBeing Filled With The SpiritMany In The ChurchGood PeopleBelieving In GodOthers Believing In GodGodly ManA Good Man





Now Jesus, full of [and in perfect communication with] the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness Verse ConceptsExamples Of Life In The SpiritSpirit Filled MenGuidance Of The Holy SpiritBeing Filled With The SpiritResisting Temptationghosts

Then Peter, filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people [members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish High Court], Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy Spiritequipping, spiritualExamples Of Life In The SpiritPeter, The ApostleRulersApostles, Function In Early ChurchSpirit Filled MenThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchBeing Filled With The SpiritBoldness

And the disciples were continually filled [throughout their hearts and souls] with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Verse ConceptsFulnessecstasyChristiansdiscipleship, benefits ofJoy, And Human ExperienceSpirit Filled MenThe Holy Spirit Giving JoyBeing Filled With The Spirit






John gave [further] evidence [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], saying, “I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him. Verse ConceptsBaptism, significance ofDivine ManifestationsHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansThe Holy Spirit Described As The DoveAbiding With GodGod Going DownContemporary Witness To ChristGod Acts From Heaven




The one who habitually keeps His commandments [obeying His word and following His precepts, abides and] remains in Him, and He in him. By this we know and have the proof that He [really] abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us [as a gift]. Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristFellowship, With GodCommunicationGod, Present EverywhereGrace, And Holy SpiritUnion With Christ, Significance OfGift Of The Holy SpiritIndwelling Of ChristFellowship With ChristThe Witness Of The Holy SpiritObeying JesusUs In God

This is He who came through water and blood [His baptism and death], Jesus Christ—not by the water only, but by the water and the blood. It is the [Holy] Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. [He is the essence and origin of truth itself.] Verse ConceptsBlood, of Jesus ChristGospel, Transmission OfRevelation, In NtThe Witness Of The Holy SpiritWater For BaptismSymbols of the Holy SpiritThe Spirit Of TruthThe Blood Of Jesustestifying

But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error]. Verse ConceptsAnointingAnointing of ChristiansLearning From The Holy SpiritHoly Spirit, Types OfChrist, Names ForThe Anointed OneJesus Christ, Holiness OfNature Of GodAnointed By Godempowerment


And as Paul laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke in [foreign, unknown] tongues (languages) and prophesied. There were about twelve of them in all.


Then the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not strive and remain with man forever, because he is indeed flesh [sinful, corrupt—given over to sensual appetites]; nevertheless his days shall yet be a hundred and twenty years.” Verse ConceptsAge, Span Of LifeLife Expectancy, Post FloodLife Expectancy, TodayBefore The FloodPunishment, DelayedMortalityOld Age, Attainment OfHoly Spirit, Activities OfThe Spirit Of GodResisting Holy Spirit100 Years And MoreLifespanLimitations Of The BodyGod Giving BreathNot For EverstruggleWaiting Till Marriagehumanitystriving


While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message [confirming God’s acceptance of Gentiles]. Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritGiftsPreaching, Importance OfSpiritual UnderstandingWhile Still Speakingghosts

Then Peter and John laid their hands on them [one by one], and they received the Holy Spirit. Verse ConceptsLaying On Of HandsReceiving The Spirit

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Verse ConceptsDevout MenRemnantRighteousness, Of BelieversWaitingWaiting On GodWatchfulness, Of BelieversCharacter Of SaintsNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationGod Has ComfortedPeople Who Did RightDevout motherspiety

There appeared to them tongues resembling fire, which were being distributed [among them], and they rested on each one of them [as each person received the Holy Spirit]. Verse ConceptsBaptism, significance ofDivine ManifestationsSymbolsHoly Spirit, Types OfFire Of The SpiritDividing Spiritual BlessingsSymbols of the Holy SpiritThe Tongue