Barriers to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

BARRIER
Not a Christian
– Romans 3:22-24

SOLUTION:
Be born again
– John 3:1-8

BARRIER
Demonization
– Matthew 8:16

SOLUTION:
Call upon the name of Jesus
– Mark 16:17

BARRIER
Involvement in false religions or cult groups
– Deuteronomy 18:10-11

SOLUTION:
Renounce them and embrace the truth of Christ
– John 14:6


BODY

BARRIER
Sins of the flesh
– Romans 7:5-6
– John 6:63

SOLUTION
Clothe yourself with Jesus
– Romans 13:13-14


SOUL

Emotion
Unforgiveness: Forgive as your Father forgives
– Mark 11:25

Anxiety & Worry: Turn it over
- Philippians 4:6-8

Fear: Receive His love
- 1 John 4:8

Grief: Be comforted
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Mind/Intellect
Worldly thinking – False world-view based upon culture: Be Transformed
- Romans 12:1-2

Will
Self-Centered Living: Die to Self
- Luke 9:23-25