In Romans 8:9, Paul wrote, "Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His." If you are like the twelve men of Acts 19 who didn't even know about the Holy Spirit, you need to take the first step of faith. First, you must admit that you are a sinner who needs God's forgiveness. Then, believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins, agree that He conquered death, and place your trust in Him. If you do, you will receive His forgiveness of your sins. Ephesians 1:7. You will receive a new guiltless standing before God and be accepted by Him. Romans 5:1-2. You will receive a new birth--making you a child in God's family. I John 5:1. And you will receive the Holy Spirit as the divine tenant in your body to give you power over sin (I Corinthians 6:19) and to give you a guarantee of eternal life (II Corinthians 5:5-8; Ephesians 1:13-14).
Believe on the Lord Jesus today. Don't hesitate if you think of yourself as unworthy. It is because no one can earn heaven that God provided the way to Himself. John 3:16 says, "For God so love the world tht He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
When you believe in Christ, you will have His Spirit. Then you are to let His Spirit have you.
Adapted from What About Speaking in Tongues? 2001 RBC Ministries www.discoveryseries.org/q0302
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