Two Baptisms Explained: What Most Christians Miss in Acts 1

B16L12 What does it really mean to be baptized by the Holy Spirit — and how is it completely different from what happened at Pentecost? Acts 1 holds the answer. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study of Acts chapter 1, Les walks through the opening verses of Acts and reveals why this book is not just the birth of the Church — it's the fall of the nation of Israel. Beginning with the 40-day period between Christ's resurrection and ascension, Les explains what Jesus was teaching the eleven apostles about the Kingdom, and why they were so urgently expecting its arrival. He cross-references Matthew 19:27-28 to show the promise of twelve thrones ruling the twelve tribes of Israel — and why filling Judas's vacant seat was not Peter jumping ahead, but perfectly in God's will. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • What Jesus taught the apostles for 40 days after His resurrection — Acts 1:3 • Why the apostles urgently needed to replace Judas — Matthew 19:27-28 • John's water baptism vs. the baptism of the Holy Spirit — Acts 1:5 & Matthew 3:11 • The timeline of Acts: Pentecost (AD 29) to the destruction of the temple (AD 70) • Why Acts is the fall of Israel, not just the birth of the Church • How the Holy Spirit baptizes believers into the Body of Christ — 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 • The 180-degree flip: Christ baptizing Jews into the Holy Spirit vs. the Holy Spirit baptizing Gentiles into Christ 🔑 Acts 1:5 Holy Spirit baptism explained, body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:13, water baptism vs Spirit baptism, Acts chapter 1 verse by verse, Kingdom of God Acts 1:3, Matthew 19:28 twelve thrones, Pentecost AD 29 timeline, Acts transition Israel to Gentiles. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome to Through the Bible with Les Feldick 00:28 — Introduction: Acts Is a Book of Transition 02:53 — Turn to Acts Chapter 1 — Overview Begins 03:33 — Timeline of Acts: Pentecost AD 29 to Temple Destruction AD 70 05:57 — Peter's Defense of Paul at the Jerusalem Council — Acts 15 07:16 — The Book of Acts: Fall of Israel & Rise of the Church 07:58 — Acts 1:1-2 — Luke's Former Treatise to Theophilus 09:20 — Acts 1:3 — Jesus Appears 40 Days Speaking of the Kingdom 10:30 — The Kingdom Is the Kingdom — Only One Kingdom in Scripture 11:05 — Colossians 1: Translated Into the Kingdom of His Dear Son 12:13 — Cross-Reference: Matthew 19:27-28 — Twelve Thrones for Twelve Tribes 14:25 — Why Peter Was Right to Replace Judas — Not Running Ahead 15:49 — Acts 1:4 — Jesus Commands the Apostles to Wait in Jerusalem 16:11 — Acts 1:5 — John Baptized with Water, But You with the Holy Spirit 16:54 — Cross-Reference: Matthew 3:11 — John the Baptist's Prophecy 18:00 — Who Was John the Baptist Addressing? The Jews 19:08 — Pentecost: Jesus Baptizes the Jews into the Power of the Holy Spirit 20:18 — Cross-Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 — The Body of Christ 21:03 — The Body of Christ Is Strictly a Pauline Term 22:48 — How Do We Get Into the Body of Christ? — 1 Corinthians 12:13 24:06 — Holy Spirit Baptism Places Every Believer Into the Body of Christ 25:24 — The 180-Degree Flip: Christ Baptizes Jews vs. Holy Spirit Baptizes Gentiles 27:17 — Colossians 3: You Are Hid in Christ — Closing Summary 27:39 — Closing & Contact Information