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So the scriptures do record some groups receiving the Holy Spirit as a direct move of God. Early church on Pentecost (Acts 2) and Cornelius in Acts 10.
For clarification, I'm referring to the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:8) not necessarily the indwelling if the Spirit. One brings power the other bears fruit in my view of scriptures. So how does one receive the Spirit in power.
But usually the Spirit was given as a result of someone who had already received laying hands on others and imparting.
So question, in your experience, is the Spirit given mainly through laying on if hands or if a person just prays and asks can they receive?
It seems God has a structured way to do things for the most part. That's not to say he can't alter that structure when it suits his purpose, but usually in scripture God does things In a set, prescribed manner. Perhaps I'm mistaken on that.
But again, just curious what you think. Or is there some other manner? Please discuss!
For clarification, I'm referring to the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:8) not necessarily the indwelling if the Spirit. One brings power the other bears fruit in my view of scriptures. So how does one receive the Spirit in power.
But usually the Spirit was given as a result of someone who had already received laying hands on others and imparting.
So question, in your experience, is the Spirit given mainly through laying on if hands or if a person just prays and asks can they receive?
It seems God has a structured way to do things for the most part. That's not to say he can't alter that structure when it suits his purpose, but usually in scripture God does things In a set, prescribed manner. Perhaps I'm mistaken on that.
But again, just curious what you think. Or is there some other manner? Please discuss!
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