Term

baptism in/with the Holy Spirit

A New Testament phrase for entering the new covenant work and power of the Holy Spirit, initially fulfilled at Pentecost.

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Definition

A phrase the New Testament authors use to speak of coming into the new covenant work and power of the Holy Spirit, initially fulfilled at Pentecost.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 39A.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 39A.1.

Last revised August 14, 2026