baptism of the Holy Spirit

A form of baptism with the Holy Spirit — The eschatological and Christ-mediated bestowal of the Holy Spirit upon persons or the Christian community, understood as effecting participation in the New Covenant people of God.

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proper nounthe baptism of the Holy Spirit
  1. alternativeAlternative form of baptism with the Holy Spirit
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APA

baptism of the Holy Spirit. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baptism%20of%20the%20Holy%20Spirit

MLA

“baptism of the Holy Spirit.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baptism%20of%20the%20Holy%20Spirit. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “baptism of the Holy Spirit,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baptism%20of%20the%20Holy%20Spirit.

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