Is there such a thing as the Holy Spirit?

[heaven1]

My partner believes he is blessed by the Holy Spirit. Does this mean that when I am baptised (July) I will also be blessed by the Holy Spirit? And how will I know?

[Razzle09]

One would imagine that having committed oneself to such an event that the meaning of the occassion would be fully understood - maybe a discussion with your partner would be helpful....

[heaven1]

Thankyou for you reply. He said that I will be blessed by the Holy Spirit, but how will I know and will I feel different?

[Whickerman]

it's a question of faith. If you have strong faith, you will feel touched by your god. If not, no.

[Ankou]

as whickeman say. acts 2.38.

if you beloieve in that stuff then kerching, if not then no.

[heaven1]

Ok thankyou

[theway]

We would not feel anything when we are baptized. I agree we would feel happy for having accepted Jesus Christ. Besides that you will not find any difference. However as you continue with your life you will start noticing that you are not the same person as before. You will slowly realize that there has been a change.

God Bless you

[heaven1]

Theway, its funny you should say that, about a year and a half ago when I met my partner I was not religious at all, maybe even bordering on being an Athiest! I used to think my partner was slightly crazy for his belief in God and when he prayed I used to think "how pathetic" . Sounds harsh I know, but I then started asking him questions about his thoughts on God and for the first time started questioning my own beliefs (which really wasnt any!) Anyway to cut a long story short, I bought myself a bible so that I could form my own opinion and read it from cover to cover. I am now transformed! I truly believe in God, I go to church and pray regulary, I certainly feel a better person for it!