this still leaves the eunuch ill-equipped implicitly putting the Holy Spirit at fault since clearly the baptism event of the eunuch was under the direction and control of the Spirit. Philip couldn't even attempt to lay hands on him since he was whisked away so quickly.
I think understanding the historical setting, context and timing of the Bible enhances our understanding, especially with Acts. I've always been fascinated by such things. What you outlined adds another interesting layer to that.
You are missing the details. Jesus promised the Baptism of the Holy Spirit to the 12 Apostles (one pending at the time) only. Start here, and get this straight then go to step 2.
The Eunuch was well equipped with the fullness of the Spirit that comes through repentance Acts 2:38. Those Baptized with the Holy Spirit spoke in tongues the words of the New Covenant until Scripture replaced them being the full revelation.
John was speaking to those who would actually received the Baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised it to the 12 (one pending at the time) only.
But only through an Apostle's hands. Why did Paul want to visit the Romans to impart spiritual gifts if they came in any other way?
But it ended with the Apostles. All believers have the Holy Spirit and receive the fullness through repentance (Acts 2:38). But the Baptism with speaking in tongues only provided partial knowledge. When the NT canon became complete, it replaced them with full revelation.
I spent many years in Pentecostalism and know your thoughts. But you do not have anything any other Christian does not have except for the confusion that comes from that persuasion.
The gifts ended when John the last Apostle died. Actually, you can see them passing into history in Paul's later ministry in around 60 AD.
The Baptism ended with the Apostles. It was part of their credentials.
While I was reading the account of the eunuch this time I noticed something similar to Jesus baptism. Both passages mention the presentence of the Holy Spirit when they came up out of the water.
If you have scripture, use it. Insults only prove your lack of self control in this discussion.
That a curious response to 1Cor.12:4 (see below), which says the Spirit distributes the gifts. You are always asking for scriptures, but when we provide them you stick with your theories. Does the Spirit distribute the gifts or not?
Hypocrite isn't an insult is an observation.
Once again. Your theories don't agree with scripture. Who were "The People..." in Luke 3:15-16 to whom he answered THEM ALL? The YOU of those John was baptizing were the same YOU that would later receive the Baptism with the Spirit.
I can empathize with your frustration. But you need to provide scripture saying the Baptism with the Holy Spirit came in another way besides the two outpourings or through an apostle's hands. Without scripture, you are adding to scripture your own ideas.
