We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as both a real experience at or subsequent to (but distinct from) salvation with the benefits of speaking in tongues as well as empowerment to witness, to conquer sin, and to live a holy life.
Acts 2:1-4; 8:14-17; 10:44-46; 19:6; Galatians 3:14-15
Given at Pentecost, He is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His ascension, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth.
Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4,17,38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38,44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6