Matthew 3:11. The word baptize for both the phrases “baptized in water” and “baptized in the Holy Spirit” can be defined as “to cleanse spiritually; initiate or dedicate by purifying.” With water baptism the new Christian is going through the rite of baptism to signify that a person has repented of their sins and they are now a new creature in Christ.

Luke 24:49. Jesus in Luke 24:49 tells us as Christians that we must wait on the Holy Spirit to baptize us (Luke 24:49, “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high”). Jesus had promised and taught on the Holy Spirit many times during His ministry on Earth.

Acts 8:339. The Holy Spirit has the power to physically move people great distances. In Acts 8:39 the Holy Spirit transported Philip many miles after Philip had ministered to the eunuch (Acts 8:39, “And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing”).

Luke 4:18. The power of the Holy Spirit is provided to us for a purpose. The Holy Spirit's power is given to us to do good works. Being under the power of the Holy Spirit is a wondrous feeling that empowers us to do great things.

Bible Summary. There is a power of darkness. It is made manifest by the power of sin and death. The Devil's power of darkness is limited and only lasts for a season or even an hour. If we are without God, the power of sin and death will rule over our lives. See below for Biblical commentary and scriptures concerning the power of darkness.

Bible Summary. If we would just open up our eyes, we would see the light of God. If we do not believe in God and His mighty power, we cannot partake in His fellowship or His power over sin and death. God's power results in endless life. See below for Biblical commentary and scriptures concerning the power of belief.

Genesis 2:21. There are many needs for sleep. God has all of us sleep for a reason. One of the reasons is for Him to do a work in us. God can give us insight, visions, and directions why we are awake, but sometimes for Him to do something special in us He needs us to be asleep. This is a time when He can have our full attention and He can have complete control over our faculties.

Matthew 23:4. If you are asking yourself how to stop being lazy, this is good first step. You are at least realizing that you need to do better. In many cases, the source of laziness is irresponsibility. God has created all of us for a purpose and He has given us the means to support our livelihood. With purpose comes responsibilities. Laziness is a symtom of not being responsible.

Bible Summary. God can see the future because he is the source of all knowledge and wisdom. No one else can see the future unless it is revealed to them from God. God is awesome because he is able to do more than just see the future, he is able to declare what the future will be. Seeing the future and declaring the future is something that only God can do.

Numbers 23:19. God can see into the future because what He promises comes true. What He sees and promises always comes true. God is not a man that He can lie. What He promises about the future and what He says about the future always comes true.

leviticus 19:15. Judging others is not to be done lightly or unfairly. If we make judgments about people we must do it within God's will. God is the source of wisdom for what is right or wrong. Without God's wisdom it is easy to get caught up in the trappings of a person. If someone is poor, it is easy to judge them harshly and not give them the benefit of the doubt.

1st Corinthians 2 has Paul telling the Corinthians that he did not come to them in excellency of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power. This was in order for them to not stand on the wisdom of men, but the power of God. God has revealed His wisdom through his Spirit. Paul goes on to say "...